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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Question Preadtor or Smarty

If i was to get the tst pmcr would the smarty or the diablo preadtor be better for a downloader? thanks
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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I use the Predator. If you've got the TST you've already got more fueling than your stock turbo can handle BY FAR... Predator alone can put a hurting on your stock turbo. Why would you want to stack both if you can't use even 20% of their power???
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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I actually dont have any i was just trying to see what way was best and what to buy frist on my way
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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From a driveability standpoint I would suggest one of the DLs as your first purchase. The TST by itself is pretty brutal once it starts fueling and it's pretty laggy on the bottom end, especially on an SO truck. I haven't tried the Smarty but all the super high HP guys are running it. I, personally, couldn't pass up the deal on the Predator/Puck stack and I am extremely happy with it. I wanted more power but I'm not in the Highest HP race anymore so this suits my needs perfectly....
If you decide on any of these options you will definitely need a better LP and a fully built trans.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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and a better/bigger turbo... otherwise you're just going to send egt's thru the roof almost immediately.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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alot depends on what you wanna spend.if your auto is stock for any of the above products it will have to be adresed,for a great priced product try the predator puck stack,you can get them dirt cheap and run the tuner by itself and with the factory tunes in it you will have more than enough power to keep you happy,then if you adress the tranny,install the puck.or a smarty running on lower levels
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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I just sold my Smarty to a buddy and bought a Predator, my mileage is better, it smokes less and has a better powerband. My truck is all stock under the hood including the airbox, maybe the Smarty works better with mods, I don't know but I'm happier with the Predator.
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I didn't know Sesame Street was in Canada!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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not happy with your smartys? I cant imagine anything being better. Well except maybe when the beta comes out.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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The diablo has got my vote. Excellent power. Itll really wake up your truck!
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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I want a Smarty but I have to say for my first programmer I am VERY happy with the Predator. Very little smoke unless you really stab it. My tranny hates it ..
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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I didn't know Sesame Street was in Canada!!!!!!!
Oh yeah...we just got electricity up here last year and now we gots TV and all sorts of new things to watch..............they say we gets running water and indoor plumbing sometime before 2010.....can't wait......
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 06:05 AM
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Oh yeah...we just got electricity up here last year and now we gots TV and all sorts of new things to watch..............they say we gets running water and indoor plumbing sometime before 2010.....can't wait......
right on brother
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by duallydave
alot depends on what you wanna spend.if your auto is stock for any of the above products it will have to be adresed,for a great priced product try the predator puck stack,you can get them dirt cheap and run the tuner by itself and with the factory tunes in it you will have more than enough power to keep you happy,then if you adress the tranny,install the puck.or a smarty running on lower levels
Hey Dave
How is that combo running for you? I thought you were having probs with it? By the way thanks again for the stacks they look and sound great. Wife say's they are actually quieter than when I was running my straight pipe out the back. Go figure.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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hey shawn,the combo is awsome,i was having problems with the puck,i tried 3 ones for an 04,turned out my electronics are the same as the 05,so i got one for an 05 and shes fine,glad the stacks are working,i wanted to put them on this truck but wifey said no way,probaly go with duals later on,i wanted a smarty just because the one i had for my 2nd gen worked so well,i got my diablo stack from my local lordco dealer and if i have problems which i did i can take them back instantly,no mailing things out,i could have got them cheaper online but the fact i can go down the street for a new one was worth it,im very happy with it for the price,of course the trinity sounds like the cats meow but i cant get a date for release,oh well,
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