Quad vs Smarty - Dodge Diesel

cufd412 · 11-20-2009, 08:00 PM

What is the best a Quadzilla ADR or Smarty for a daily driver and hauling don't want to make a lot of power. This is a work truck just want to make a little more power. I need some input. Thanks

ellerman · 11-20-2009, 10:25 PM

If you don't already have gauges- I say the Quad.

DIESELWRKS · 11-20-2009, 11:17 PM

post up what you have on your truck. any mods etc. guages and fuel system need to be dealt with. both products like most boxes or the smarty are great if you have other things to support them. the smarty has great low end power great for towing. but like anything that hits hard on the low end your dealing with smoke. and tranny/clutch depends what you have for aftermarket. on a bone stock truck auto or stick you will have your limits with both products. it really depends on what you want to do with the truck now and still a year from now. if the power bug bites you. tell us what you got and there is alot of good advice out here what ever way you go. but there are some areas that should be addressed with the truck prior to adding power. fuel pressure egt's boost etc. get back to us. good luck

cufd412 · 11-21-2009, 11:13 AM

New VP, and a new stock lift pump, installed by Dodge before I bought it.

JPR Ram · 11-21-2009, 08:22 PM

You're gonna want to upgrade the lift pump and install a fuel pressure gauge if you do any performance upgrades. Personally, I really like the Quad box for my daily driving and towing.

pokapotato · 11-21-2009, 09:22 PM

IMHO You don't need a different turbo for what you want to do. You won't find a turbo that will spool as fast as that HY. You will want gauges, fuel pressure minimum. Factory lift pump will support either a smarty or adrenaline. If after you make the fuel upgrade and you see fuel pressure dropping below 5 psi then think about upgrading. If you are looking for more bang for your buck then maybe an Adrenaline would be good. Either of them are fantastic. I have had both and loved both. Stock trans. probably won't hold up to adrenaline on level 10.

lovinCTD59 · 11-21-2009, 09:39 PM

Chances are you now have the "Intank lift pump" I would get a fuel pressure gauge on that truck ASAP. I could pull down to 0-1 PSI with a STOCK truck.

cufd412 · 11-23-2009, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the info.

11-20-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
cufd412 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Quad vs Smarty What is the best a Quadzilla ADR or Smarty for a daily driver and hauling don't want to make a lot of power. This is a work truck just want to make a little more power. I need some input. Thanks

11-20-2009, 10:25 PM	#2
ellerman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 279 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	If you don't already have gauges- I say the Quad. __________________ 2001 4x4 QCLB Sport 6spd HO, Carli arms, Carli Coils, Carli Billet shock towers, 3" Sway-A-Way shocks, Carli 3rd gen track bar, Carli Sway Bar Links, Deaver 12 leaf spring packs, custom made long travel air bags, Defiant dual stabilizer, 3rd gen wheels, 295/70R17 Toyo MT's, Centramatic wheel balancers, Edge Juice with Attitude, FASS, MBRP 4", AFE stage 1, Jammer stage 2 injectors, Jacobs Exhaust Brake, DSS steering stabilizer, Luke's links, Southbend ConOFE, Optima Yellows, Royal Service body

11-20-2009, 11:17 PM	#3
DIESELWRKS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Roseburg Oregon Posts: 442 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	post up what you have on your truck. any mods etc. guages and fuel system need to be dealt with. both products like most boxes or the smarty are great if you have other things to support them. the smarty has great low end power great for towing. but like anything that hits hard on the low end your dealing with smoke. and tranny/clutch depends what you have for aftermarket. on a bone stock truck auto or stick you will have your limits with both products. it really depends on what you want to do with the truck now and still a year from now. if the power bug bites you. tell us what you got and there is alot of good advice out here what ever way you go. but there are some areas that should be addressed with the truck prior to adding power. fuel pressure egt's boost etc. get back to us. good luck __________________ 2002 HO 6-SPD LB 4X4 QC HTT 62/14, SB-DD3600, TST PM3/REVO-BETASMARTY MACH 4'S, RINGED W/ STUDS, AFE/2 " FTE 6" STACK D/PRICOL GAUGES, FASS 150,1/2 DRAW-STRAW, DSS-BOX DT PRO-FAB TRAC BAR, CONV-T STYLE STEERING,DUNKS TRACTION BARS, AIR BAGS,17'' KMC BLACK HOSS, 37" TOYO MT'S 6" LONG ARM LIFT.THANKS RIP@sourceaumotive. US.MARINE PROUDLY SERVED 1993-2006

11-21-2009, 11:13 AM	#4
cufd412 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	New VP, and a new stock lift pump, installed by Dodge before I bought it. __________________ Auto, 4X4, K&N FIP kit, 4" exhaust, HY35 going out need an HX35, 225,000 miles and running strong.

11-21-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
JPR Ram Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: My head lays down in Murrieta, but the day light hours are spent in San Diego, Ca. Posts: 1,813 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You're gonna want to upgrade the lift pump and install a fuel pressure gauge if you do any performance upgrades. Personally, I really like the Quad box for my daily driving and towing. __________________ 2000 4x4, Q/B, L/B, 2" lift, Nitto A/T's on 17x9 Raceline Monster forged wheels, Alpine CVA w/ CD, DVD, XM and I-Pod, RV275's, Quad (beta) XZT+ / Xzillaraider Stack, "Built" 47re w/ Billet goodie's & Dunright V/B, Isspro Pyro/Boost/TrannyTemp/FuelPSI w/ low PSI light, AFE Stage-1, Banks Hi-Ram, Raptor 100 w/ BigLine kit, Straight 4" exhaust with 5" chrome tip, Adj Boost elbow, AND NO turbo silencer 1989 S&S 10' Camper; 1988 Suzuki Samurai; 1986 Honda TRX250R; 2001 Honda XR-50

11-21-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
pokapotato Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UT Posts: 245 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	IMHO You don't need a different turbo for what you want to do. You won't find a turbo that will spool as fast as that HY. You will want gauges, fuel pressure minimum. Factory lift pump will support either a smarty or adrenaline. If after you make the fuel upgrade and you see fuel pressure dropping below 5 psi then think about upgrading. If you are looking for more bang for your buck then maybe an Adrenaline would be good. Either of them are fantastic. I have had both and loved both. Stock trans. probably won't hold up to adrenaline on level 10. __________________ 2002 Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4X4 short box Red Sport. ATS Trans and 5 Star T/C, Blue Chip Special X VP-44, 275 RV nozzles, Quadzilla Adrenaline (wire tapped utilizing Blue Chip Pump Cover), FASS HPFP 150. 5 inch Expandit exhaust with 6 inch tip, muffler in. Cyberdyne Blue Ice digital engine oil pressure and trans temp gauges, little HY35 with J-hook. Red Top Optimas. Altitude 4300 feet.

11-21-2009, 09:39 PM	#7
lovinCTD59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 508 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Chances are you now have the "Intank lift pump" I would get a fuel pressure gauge on that truck ASAP. I could pull down to 0-1 PSI with a STOCK truck. __________________ 01.5 HO 3500 Dually NV5600. Bosch 300 Injectors-BHAF-ATS Quadzilla Electronics- PDR HX40 Turbo Dual 6" Mitre Stacks-Holley Blue GDP Big Line-Auto Meter Gauges Cobra-Firestik 205,000 Miles Factory Clutch

11-23-2009, 11:13 AM	#8
cufd412 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks for the info.

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