Test Drove Smarty - Competition Diesel.Com

zukgod1 · 08-08-2006, 03:20 PM

So I test drove a Smart during lunch today.

I wasn’t as excited as I thought I would be, maybe I built it up in my mind to be more than it was…
Anyway, we loaded the #8 on there and went for a drive. Didn’t notice anything till about 2100rpm them it was really strong till about 2700 and that was it. It smoked just as much as before, I really didnt notice much more with the Smarty.
Loaded #3 in timing, fuel etc and went for another drive, now that was better for sure. Less smoke and it seemed to keep the EGT's a bit cooler for longer.

I was concerned about running the Comp box with the timing feature on the Smarty but that was the only way I could really tell a difference.
I should have tried it on #9 but time was short and the traffic was kind getting in the way.
I still wasn’t all giddy after the drive like I expected, it was fun but I’ll have a hard time spending 6 bills on it.
Not to say I’m not going to it just won’t be as soon as I had originally planned.

dan

Burner · 08-08-2006, 06:52 PM

Never judge by your SOP......

zukgod1 · 08-09-2006, 11:50 AM

Ya know originally I did however, I also mentioned the EGT and smoke reduction with the #3 program.
I didnt want to try anything higher with the timing added with the Comp box.
I would reallylike to try it again on the higher level with the comp off and on to compair the differance. Not the differance in the Comp/Smarty but the differance with the Smarty combined with the Comp timing.

The biggest thing that I liked was the EGT and smoke reduction, I would really liked to have tried it on a higher setting with timing but time ran out.

What would be the concern/problem with the combined timing? I would assume it would depend on the program selected.?

dan

Burner · 08-09-2006, 12:53 PM

If you don't have a dyno handy, get a cheap version of the G-Tech. Make sure your weight and boost is correct. I think they're 120 bucks or so. .......I have one somewhere.

zukgod1 · 08-09-2006, 01:28 PM

ya know what though, I dont really care what a dyno says. For me it's all about the every day use. If I hook up my Jeep and head to the hills and I can run it without babysitting the EGT than I'm happy. 350hp or 600hp doesnt matter.
What I dont need or want is a truck thats fast from 0-60. Doesnt mean crap to me, fun yes usfull no.

I need to be able to use my truck and that's where the comment on the EGT and timing comes from. I noticed the Smarty kept the EGT a bit lower longer on the setting with the timing.

Thanks for the input.

dan

duke1n · 08-09-2006, 02:18 PM

Did it over-ride the stock ecm defueling that occurs at 2750 rpm? I would have thought it would have pulled past 2700 as you stated above?

zukgod1 · 08-09-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by duke1n

Did it over-ride the stock ecm defueling that occurs at 2750 rpm? I would have thought it would have pulled past 2700 as you stated above?

It went right past 2700 it just didnt pull hard at that level, I have the Drag Comp so the factory ECM de fuel is gone already.

dan

mx333 · 08-09-2006, 02:36 PM

I sure would be interested in test driving a smarty for a couple hours or so. Hey zukgod wsa it a dealer that let you test dirve ot or a buddy or what. I got that super 62 in my truck but it only build 35 psi if i'm lucky. Call me *********thanks skyler i got some questions

zukgod1 · 08-09-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mx333

I sure would be interested in test driving a smarty for a couple hours or so. Hey zukgod wsa it a dealer that let you test dirve ot or a buddy or what. I got that super 62 in my truck but it only build 35 psi if i'm lucky. Call me ********** thanks skyler i got some questions

Hey Skyler, glad you came over, welcome to the Cool Board.

I'll call ya on the way home tonight.

I was able to get Industrial Injection to do a demo for me, it wasnt and wont be a 2 hr test but they will load it and take you for a drive around the block .

I have some ideas on your boost as well, we can talk tonight.

dan

Burner · 08-09-2006, 08:14 PM

Dan, wan't Implying that you would do 0-60 or 1/4 mile runs. If you imput the weight and boost correctly, the G-Tech will give you RWHP. I thought you wanted the fastest thing you could get your hands on without get'n too hot or having to lift. .....I'd like the same thing but I think TWINS are our answer.

duke1n · 08-09-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zukgod1

It went right past 2700 it just didnt pull hard at that level, I have the Drag Comp so the factory ECM de fuel is gone already.

dan

Dan, the crux of my question is does the smarty over-ride defueling? Yes, a Drag Comp does this on 5x5 only. If you turn the Comp down to 4x5 does it still fuel past 2750?

zukgod1 · 08-09-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by duke1n

Dan, the crux of my question is does the smarty over-ride defueling? Yes, a Drag Comp does this on 5x5 only. If you turn the Comp down to 4x5 does it still fuel past 2750?

I think it does, I"ll try it in the morning and report. I do belive I read Bob telling someone the Smarty does remove the factory de fueling as well,

The more I think about it the more I want one (Smarty). I think I'll add head studs first however, with the added timing I dont want to be heading to MOAB and have a failure out there in the middle of nowheresville.

Head Studs, then Smarty in the mix now.

dan

zukgod1 · 08-09-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner

Dan, wan't Implying that you would do 0-60 or 1/4 mile runs. If you imput the weight and boost correctly, the G-Tech will give you RWHP. I thought you wanted the fastest thing you could get your hands on without get'n too hot or having to lift. .....I'd like the same thing but I think TWINS are our answer.

I TOTALLY agree, I'm heading for head studs as soon as I can hide the money then a Smarty, then TWINS baby!!!!! I should be able to pull a house to MOAB then.

dan

08-08-2006, 03:20 PM	#1
zukgod1 Name: zukgod1 Title: Old fart Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,397	Test Drove Smarty So I test drove a Smart during lunch today. I wasn’t as excited as I thought I would be, maybe I built it up in my mind to be more than it was… Anyway, we loaded the #8 on there and went for a drive. Didn’t notice anything till about 2100rpm them it was really strong till about 2700 and that was it. It smoked just as much as before, I really didnt notice much more with the Smarty. Loaded #3 in timing, fuel etc and went for another drive, now that was better for sure. Less smoke and it seemed to keep the EGT's a bit cooler for longer. I was concerned about running the Comp box with the timing feature on the Smarty but that was the only way I could really tell a difference. I should have tried it on #9 but time was short and the traffic was kind getting in the way. I still wasn’t all giddy after the drive like I expected, it was fun but I’ll have a hard time spending 6 bills on it. Not to say I’m not going to it just won’t be as soon as I had originally planned. dan __________________ COMPETITIONDIESEL. 08 F-350 King Ranch, 6.4, H&S. EGR and DPF delete, 5" exhaust and THAT'S IT! Well, aside from wheels/ tires and a leveling kit. Tired of broken crap.

08-08-2006, 06:52 PM	#2
Burner Name: Burner Title: slow poke Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,393	Never judge by your SOP...... __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. -- Thomas Jefferson

08-09-2006, 12:53 PM	#4
Burner Name: Burner Title: slow poke Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,393	If you don't have a dyno handy, get a cheap version of the G-Tech. Make sure your weight and boost is correct. I think they're 120 bucks or so. .......I have one somewhere. __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. -- Thomas Jefferson

08-09-2006, 01:28 PM	#5
zukgod1 Name: zukgod1 Title: Old fart Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,397	ya know what though, I dont really care what a dyno says. For me it's all about the every day use. If I hook up my Jeep and head to the hills and I can run it without babysitting the EGT than I'm happy. 350hp or 600hp doesnt matter. What I dont need or want is a truck thats fast from 0-60. Doesnt mean crap to me, fun yes usfull no. I need to be able to use my truck and that's where the comment on the EGT and timing comes from. I noticed the Smarty kept the EGT a bit lower longer on the setting with the timing. Thanks for the input. dan __________________ COMPETITIONDIESEL. 08 F-350 King Ranch, 6.4, H&S. EGR and DPF delete, 5" exhaust and THAT'S IT! Well, aside from wheels/ tires and a leveling kit. Tired of broken crap.

08-09-2006, 08:14 PM	#10
Burner Name: Burner Title: slow poke Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,393	Dan, wan't Implying that you would do 0-60 or 1/4 mile runs. If you imput the weight and boost correctly, the G-Tech will give you RWHP. I thought you wanted the fastest thing you could get your hands on without get'n too hot or having to lift. .....I'd like the same thing but I think TWINS are our answer. __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. -- Thomas Jefferson

08-09-2006, 11:50 AM	#3
zukgod1 Name: zukgod1 Title: Old fart Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,397	Ya know originally I did however, I also mentioned the EGT and smoke reduction with the #3 program. I didnt want to try anything higher with the timing added with the Comp box. I would reallylike to try it again on the higher level with the comp off and on to compair the differance. Not the differance in the Comp/Smarty but the differance with the Smarty combined with the Comp timing. The biggest thing that I liked was the EGT and smoke reduction, I would really liked to have tried it on a higher setting with timing but time ran out. What would be the concern/problem with the combined timing? I would assume it would depend on the program selected.? dan __________________ COMPETITIONDIESEL. 08 F-350 King Ranch, 6.4, H&S. EGR and DPF delete, 5" exhaust and THAT'S IT! Well, aside from wheels/ tires and a leveling kit. Tired of broken crap. Last edited by zukgod1; 08-09-2006 at 11:44 PM.

08-09-2006, 02:18 PM	#6
duke1n Name: duke1n Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,834	Did it over-ride the stock ecm defueling that occurs at 2750 rpm? I would have thought it would have pulled past 2700 as you stated above?

08-09-2006, 02:36 PM	#8
mx333 Name: mx333 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 18	I sure would be interested in test driving a smarty for a couple hours or so. Hey zukgod wsa it a dealer that let you test dirve ot or a buddy or what. I got that super 62 in my truck but it only build 35 psi if i'm lucky. Call me ********thanks skyler i got some questions Last edited by Billysgoat; 08-09-2006 at 06:29 PM.*