rebel102285

Alright Here is what Ive got with my 06 MEGAcab

3 Part Question

Volant Intake
Stainless Steel Inake Horn
Mbrp dual exhaust (with Cat Delete)
ATS Stage IV Transmission (new flexplate and Torque convertor)
ISSpro Performax Gauges-- Trany Temp & Pressure, EGT, Boost, & Fuel Rail PSI
Smarty S06-POD
SOON TO BE INSTALLED: Airdog II 165GPH
SOON TO BE INSTALLED: Quadzilla Boost Fooler


I have the ATS Co-Pilot but I have NOT installed it as I have heard some bad reviews about this......... Does anyone have any thoughts for me??? Should I install a torque convertor lockup switch, Should i just bite the bullet and install the ATS, or should i just go without????

On my Smarty S06 POD I am running the "Catcher" Tune that comes on it Should I run the Revo or TNT???

Lastly what should my next upgrades be???? I was thinking
1st: Arson CP3 upgrade
2nd: 90hp Sticks
3rd: Turbo

rock crawler

Yes to all the mods you are thinking about. I ran the Revo on the dyno then the TNT. The max HP was only 1 HP more with the TNT, but the mid range was almost 100 HP more. Look at my signature. After you are done with the mods you are thinking about you should be running about the same HP/TQ as me. Also depends on what turbo you go with.

rebel102285

Thanks bud..... I just found a friggin awesome truck shop (with a EDIT chassis dyno) that is only 350 miles away.... I am going to take it to them to have them give me a baseline and do a little bit of tweaking to it to see what we are pulling for HP/TQ numbers and then we will go from there... I am going to have them install new ARP Headstuds, put in Valve Springs, and O-ring the heads for sure!!!!! and i am talking with them about putting in a set of 90hp sticks and uppping my turbo!!!!!!!!

Im so giddy its like im a **** school girl!!! I never would have thought i would find a shop of this caliber so close to home!

rock crawler

Cool! The o-rings, studs, and springs may be a little excessive if you don't plan on going to more than 600 HP or so. You might do some searching on here to see. Most of what I've read is that you really don't need these items until you are well over 600 HP. But, if you have the money and are just being on the safe side, GO FOR IT.

rebel102285

Also I noticed that you have the same gauges as me... Do you ever have problems with them??? mine are acting up and seems like they go into the recall mode every time, and will only work if i cycle the key a twice then start it

rip 112

I would def opt for the turbo, it will give you a broader top end with decent spool. But you seem to want to push power past 600hp. If this is the case you're gonna wanna consider twins so you can retain low end spool with monster top end.

On Smarty Program, I'd say opt for the TNT.

rock crawler

That's crazy that you mention that. Mine just started doing it. I called Isspro and they said to check to see if the button I used for the recall feature might be shorting out. I have not tried a new switch yet. If I push the button then everything goes back to normal. It is starting to get annoying. Other than that I had a fuel pressure sensor go bad and they just sent me a new one. Thay are great to deal with. They are always interested in helping. Call and talk to Mike Pleska. He said that if it is not the switch then it will be the ESP (brain).