I figured that I could run Level 7 (130 HP Gain) and be at 365 HP (only 40 HP more than the 04.5 I used to have) without screwing up my 48RE.

Is that logical thinking? Or is there something I am missing?

I searched the site for info and found some talk about "Torque Management". Does the smarty change tranny settings that could cause longevity problems?

I don't want to destroy my tranny, but I want to wake up this sissified California truck.

 

the smarty will get you the same numbers as a HO motor i believe! itll really wake your truck up.

brett

 

The 130hp will hurt your tranny and will slip over time.

Did your read the literature that came with it?

Keep it on 60hp

 

slamit on #9, put your foot on the floor and kiss the clutch good by! if your guna killit do it in glory!

 

Yes, I read it.

Are you saying that the Smarty boosts the stock program which is currently 235 HP, to 325 HP (04.5 levels) and THEN adds the rated HP gain?

Or is it: 235 HP + 60 HP = 295 HP, which is 30 HP less than my 04.5.

This will damage the 48RE? Same transmission in both trucks.

 

Anyone else?

 

Depends on how you drive it. Most 03 Cali trucks came with the 47RE tranny though. My 03 49 state truck (250 HP) came with a 47RE and 10.5AAM. If it came with an 11.5AAM, then you should have the 48RE tranny.

Anyways, it'll be ok turned up. The TM delete might make it harder though. The 03 trucks have some heavy torque management built in.

 

Somewhere in your Smarty literature or online, Mads states that for SO engines, the power levels listed is for HO engines so your difference will be even more. In others words, 130 HP for HO = 435 HP. 130 HP for 250 HP SO engine =435HP or actual of 185 gain. 130 HP for CA emission 235 HP engine will be 435 HP, or actual gain of 200 HP!
I'm sure if I am mistaken that Bob Wagner will correct me, but I do believe that is the way it is! So--- to answer your question, on stock 48RE it is not recommended you go above say 365 HP or there abouts-- Stay at level 3.
FWIW-- I used to do some ill advised blasting around on level 9 for fun, but always made sure the TC was locked before getting into it.

 

Yep, the SMARTY will bring the SO base line HP up to the HO levels.

MikeyB

 

will my S06 work on my buddies 03? it has the july program in it now

brett

 

brett, It depends on which batch of software is installed. 03/06 or 04/07

You can load either group one at a time and the 06 software is the same in either group

 

i gotcha. i always get the one that includes the 07s too. i will download the other one so he can try it.

do you have any idea why it takes between 45-60 mins easily to upload a new version to the smarty?

brett

 

Brett, there is over 440 different files in the software groups.

 

and thats why it takes so long? there is just alot of information? i had asked trevor (t-bone) how long his took and he said 35 mins IIRC. i was just wanting to make sure there wasnt anything wrong with mine...

thanks bob

brett

 

Thanks guys. I couldn't find that info in the manual. I'll turn it down to 3.