Re: Diesel programmer....
[Re: Dragula]
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03/21/15 11:20 PM
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My 06 megacab has smarty. Previous owner put on a 5" exhaust from the turbo back. It's also got a small lift/level kit and 35" mud tires on 20" wheels--a combo that has to weigh 75lbs!! I'm getting around 15-16 mpgs with the Jr. set to level 2 with defaults. Avoiding level 3 until I have trans work done. Just want to be safe
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Re: Diesel programmer....
[Re: Dragula]
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03/22/15 03:21 AM
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Tom_440
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I have an edge. I have not turned it up as I have an automatic. I bought it for the gauges and speedo re-calibration and have been running it on economy mode. MPG is worse than before as I put 33" tires at the same time. Looks like I'm averaging about 17mpg (hand calculated) in town. Freeway is all over the map. Driving to CA I got almost 23mpg (empty). Stuck in CA freeway traffic dropped to 17mpg. Your hp and torque depend on whether or not you have the HO motor: http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-powertrain/366421-how-id-ho-engine.html
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Re: Diesel programmer....
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03/22/15 08:58 AM
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Savoy1964
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I don't think you will see a lot of smoke out of an 03 the turbo does not spool-up like the 04 and up. Max boost is like 18-20. Mine with the tuner turned up will puff at the hit but not a lot while running at speed.
2003 Dodge 3500 Diesel
1964 Plymouth Savoy White 2dr sdn. 512 stroked, Dominator, New Best 9.75 @ 138.50mph 2019 Challenger Scat Pack 1320 White Knuckle-K&N Cold air filter, Billit Oil catch can, drag radials stock 11.911 @ 114mph
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Re: Diesel programmer....
[Re: Savoy1964]
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03/22/15 01:17 PM
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"Stoich trucks don't smoke"
Guys blowing massive smoke are not tuned properly. A good tune should only net you a slight haze at WOT. Mine also puffs smoke until the turbo spools, then the only noticeable smoke is from any soot build up from easy driving.
I like it that way. Don't want to smoke out people behind me just because I want to pass someone.
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Re: Diesel programmer....
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03/22/15 01:51 PM
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Dragula
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"Stoich trucks don't smoke"
Guys blowing massive smoke are not tuned properly. A good tune should only net you a slight haze at WOT. Mine also puffs smoke until the turbo spools, then the only noticeable smoke is from any soot build up from easy driving.
I like it that way. Don't want to smoke out people behind me just because I want to pass someone.
So is there enough fuel, cause I do not want to go the other extreme, and is that adjustment in the Smarty Jr?
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Re: Diesel programmer....
[Re: mopar65]
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03/22/15 05:31 PM
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Savoy1964
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You will never get above 20 with an 03 auto now a stick version I don't know. Correct I should of said 04.5 has the better turbo.
2003 Dodge 3500 Diesel
1964 Plymouth Savoy White 2dr sdn. 512 stroked, Dominator, New Best 9.75 @ 138.50mph 2019 Challenger Scat Pack 1320 White Knuckle-K&N Cold air filter, Billit Oil catch can, drag radials stock 11.911 @ 114mph
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Re: Diesel programmer....
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03/22/15 11:04 PM
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rickstershemi
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Who's using one, and what kind of mileage gains did you get with yours?
Just got my Smarty Jr and tried it out on my '03 2500 common rail auto...Got it on the highest setting for now at 100hp...Very awesome...Stainless exhaust shows up next week. Obviously I would not tow in that mode, but curious what you guys get with them turned up....I had an average of 17.9mpg because I do a lot of around town driving...We will see if I can keep my foot out of it.
You will experience better fuel mileage in the higher performance setting than you will in "economy mode or tow mode" you just have to keep your foot out of it...which is hard to do.
Rickster
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Re: Diesel programmer....
[Re: rickstershemi]
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03/22/15 11:43 PM
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Dragula
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Who's using one, and what kind of mileage gains did you get with yours?
Just got my Smarty Jr and tried it out on my '03 2500 common rail auto...Got it on the highest setting for now at 100hp...Very awesome...Stainless exhaust shows up next week. Obviously I would not tow in that mode, but curious what you guys get with them turned up....I had an average of 17.9mpg because I do a lot of around town driving...We will see if I can keep my foot out of it.
You will experience better fuel mileage in the higher performance setting than you will in "economy mode or tow mode" you just have to keep your foot out of it...which is hard to do.
Rickster
I can tell cruising along it needs less throttle....Actually a lot less. It accelerates with a vengeance...Pretty surprised really.
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Re: Diesel programmer....
[Re: Dragula]
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03/23/15 01:15 PM
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Silver70
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I can't speak for that exact tuner, but in my 01 like many others, I get the best mpg in level 5, the highest level.
68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram
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