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Old 03-13-2008, 12:59 AM   #20 (permalink)
brods
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Sounds like this may be good, but without information about what the programs do it will only make the number of combinations to try even more daunting. I can't speak for anyone else, but I don't have the desire to load then test drive and then evaluate 27 of the 512 possible combinations in a quest for better economy with no smoke. Though it sounds like only one 45 minute or so upload to the Smarty will be needed for all the combinations. Is that correct? If so that is great news!

Anyhow if MADS doesn't want the end user understand how the software changes the engine performance, please at least give us hints at the best combinations likely to maximize mpg in these times of frightening fuel prices!

For example will choosing #2 timing with #2 or #3 rail pressure increases improve economy? If so will it also increase the throttle touchiness, similar to the way one of the early beta towing softwares did? Do the different HP levels pull harder across the entire rpm range or just add top end power? How do the hp settings effect low end mpg?
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