2003 HO 24v 6sp Manual Dually

I purchased a Smarty Jr some time ago, and am not particularly interested in making max HP, but want a mild tune with good EGT for economy and light towing (8000 lb max).

The instructions say there are 4 states of tune, w/ zero being stock, but then it mentions POD (power on demand) and timing and torque settings, plus advice to make full power runs to decide which POD makes max power.

I really don't understand the instructions very well (there are 2 extra sheets that talk about full-power runs and making max black smoke, about which I could care less. I just want at least stock power w/ better throttle response and max fuel economy.

Can anyone condense what power setting I should select (1 or 2 maybe?) and do I mess w/ POD?

I am a very conservative driver, and was pointed to Smarty Jr mainly for fuel economy and lower EGTs, so I am probably not the "average" user, which I understand.

The Prior Owner of my truck (5 years ago ago) cracked 2 piston rings and burned a piston, and when I bought the truck I had the engine remanufactured, and have no desire to duplicate the experience.

I do have an Edge Insight full gauge set, so can monitor the engine parameters, and am religious about watching EGTs, but as I said, I want a "bullet-proof" mild setting.
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