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Red5.9 01-03-2013 06:32 PM

Smarty or ?
 
Ok
If i choose the smarty do i go with the junior or the next one up and if i do do i need to get gauges with it and what gauges do i need to get.
Or is there something out there for my stock 5.9 24v
I'm a virgin to diesel trucks so dumb it down for me please

Thanks Dennis

sik6 01-03-2013 07:26 PM

The smarty jr is supposed to NOT need gauges, anything above that in the smarty line is recommended. I would get gauges either way just for your safety and satisfaction. If you have a auto I would personally go with a fuel (rail pressure) a egt for exhaust monitoring a trans temp and or boost for tubo psi. You could also go with a EDGE monitor only which would have all of the above on a electronic display its your preference. Hope this helps you in your decisions im sure some of the other guys will chime in also.

diesel pap 01-03-2013 08:30 PM

smarty jr is a good tuner. :tu:

anarchydiesel 01-03-2013 10:39 PM

EFI Live is the best way to go for an 06 and up. Much more refined than a smarty.

brianspatriotic 01-04-2013 03:05 AM

What makes the efi live so much better than a smarty anarchydiesel? I am also in the market for a tuner and am wanting to go with the best possibility.

anarchydiesel 01-04-2013 09:29 AM

Even if the level of tuning was the same, EFI Live is a better option due to the scan tool and data logging capabilities that come with both the V2 and the autocal. You can literally monitor any sensor on the truck and see how it is performing and if there is a possible problem. The thing to remember about EFI Live is that the tunes are only as good as the person writing them. If you purchase from a reputable tuner the truck should run much smoother and cleaner than with a smarty, not to mention more power. With the smarty you have a few choices on how to set timing and rail pressure, but you still do not know what you are really adjusting. With EFI duration, timing, rail pressure, etc. are infinitely adjustable allowing the truck to be dialed in to your exact driving style and mods (or lack of).

diesel pap 01-04-2013 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by anarchydiesel (Post 976863)
Even if the level of tuning was the same, EFI Live is a better option due to the scan tool and data logging capabilities that come with both the V2 and the autocal. You can literally monitor any sensor on the truck and see how it is performing and if there is a possible problem. The thing to remember about EFI Live is that the tunes are only as good as the person writing them. If you purchase from a reputable tuner the truck should run much smoother and cleaner than with a smarty, not to mention more power. With the smarty you have a few choices on how to set timing and rail pressure, but you still do not know what you are really adjusting. With EFI duration, timing, rail pressure, etc. are infinitely adjustable allowing the truck to be dialed in to your exact driving style and mods (or lack of).

i dont disagree that efi is a good way but for the normal guy smarty is a good way. :hellox:

anarchydiesel 01-04-2013 09:54 AM

The smarty does what it says, but an autocal from a reputable tuner can be had for less than a smarty. In the end it is all personal preference and up to the OP.

That<_>Guy 01-04-2013 02:32 PM

Im a first time smarty owner, and thus far I couldn't be happier. Wish the EFI was available for my 03, I've heard nothing but good things and would like to try it, but for now the smarty S-06 is gettin it done and I would suggest it to anyone on the market for a tuner for CR trucks.

Red5.9 01-06-2013 07:55 PM

Thanks guys lots to think about.


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