ATS aurora plus 4000 compound turbo - Page 2

SShafranko · 10-31-2009, 05:29 AM

Smary should boost you to 45lbs without a problem. I also have an insight monitor which i am pulling out this week and replacing with more gauges. My insight will not go past 23lbs and i know im boosting 42. Weird. My insight is always gliching out. I don't like it at all. Keep updating. Heres some picks of my Smarty mount.

SShafranko · 10-31-2009, 05:38 AM

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/5-9l-engine-transmissions-2003-2007/215530-new-me-smarty-thoughts.html

There are more picks of the mount here.

MChrist · 10-31-2009, 04:11 PM

OK, I have an update, and things are looking up! Once Smarty Jr got replaced with Smarty, I put it on SW7, ( 130 hp w/timing) and I started tripping a Check Engine Light (turbo overboost). I decided to install the Boost Fooler that came with the ATS kit, and haven't tripped a code yet. Now it seems my Edge Insight monitor doesn't read past 23 or so... Originally, ATS said that I didn't have to install the fooler, since Smarty has one, but it turns out I did have to. Not difficult to do, so no big deal.
As you can see by my monitor's 0-60 clock, the truck is scooting now! When I was on Smarty Jr perf setting (100 hp), my 0-60s were always 5.4-5.5, with one turbo or two. So obviously, the extra fuel really lit the second turbo, because it takes way more than just 30 hp to drop my times by 7/10ths! Until I install an analog boost gauge, I won't know how much boost I have.

SShafranko · 10-31-2009, 04:26 PM

My insight won't go past 23 either. I wonder why? You should probably find a dyno and tune everything nicely for piece of mind.

SShafranko · 10-31-2009, 04:28 PM

Are you doing the 0-60 test in 4 wheel drive?

MChrist · 10-31-2009, 04:43 PM

Yep, 4wd launch, and my Goerend torque converter is the low stall version, so I don't build the boost I would at a higher stall. Did you install the boost fooler? My Insight read 37.2 before the fooler install, and 23 after with no other changes.
I went on your link to check out your Smarty mount, but link didn't work, although that is exactly what I want!! Can you check out your link please, so I can see it? Thanks.

SShafranko · 10-31-2009, 04:52 PM

my insight read 23lbs before and after i installed the boost fooler. I think if you disconnect your fooler yours will still read 23. I think you had the 37 reading with the JR. if i am not mistaken. If so maybe it has something to do with the Smarty? I don't know how to fix the link. If you do a search on smarty mount you will find my thread. Let me know if you can't and i'll try it again. I also have an OBD port splitter giving me the ability to have the Insight hooked up and tune with Smarty while i drive at the same time.

MChrist · 10-31-2009, 05:01 PM

Nope, I was definitely getting 37 ish with both Smartys, just went to 23 after the boost fooler. I was just on Geno's Garage site looking at gauges. Christmas is coming up! Say, can we celebrate Halloween with presents?? I don't see why not

MChrist · 10-31-2009, 05:13 PM

SShafranko, just found your link to the Smarty mount. I like the way you mounted it, unfortunately, with my automatic and fold out cupholders I can't mount it like yours. I'll find a way...Does yours "wiggle" going down the road, and is that tube flexible?

SShafranko · 11-01-2009, 05:27 AM

It doesn't wiggle at all or make any type of noise. Noise drives me crazy! The tube is a flex tube and you can bend it anywhere you like. I went to radio shack and bought an 18 inch flexible microphone tube. I also bought two base mounts for the tube. The base mounts are threaded and screw into the tube. One on the bottom mounted to the plastic and one is mounted to the back of the Smarty so that i can spinn it off and remove the Smarty at will. The flex tube is chrome but i slid a piece of wire loom over it to hide the Smarty wire inside of it. I was looking at GPS mounts before i went this route. Walk around Radio Shack for a while and you will find the right set up for your application with a little imagination. Good luck!

Tinman · 11-01-2009, 02:33 PM

What's the max rpms you guys are able to get with your smarty. I can see 3500 betweens shifts which makes me a little nervous about valve float. I've been thinking of spings.

SShafranko · 11-01-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinman

What's the max rpms you guys are able to get with your smarty. I can see 3500 betweens shifts which makes me a little nervous about valve float. I've been thinking of spings.

Me too. I've been real careful with it and paying close attention to my shift points. A shift light would probably be a good idea.

MChrist · 11-12-2009, 10:25 PM

Another update on my Aurora Plus 4000 compound turbo setup..now that I have a mechanical boost gauge installed and am reading boost from a boost bolt in the intake ( I didn't use the port from the CFM+ because I wanted to compare mechanical boost vs. what my MAP sensor was showing) and I am getting 44 psi. I will next try SW9 on Smarty and see what happens. I'll let you guys know.

Tinman · 11-16-2009, 01:54 PM

How's the smoke?

MChrist · 11-17-2009, 04:15 PM

How's the smoke?? I had one of my guys follow me at night while I rolled the throttle on, and under full boost I had no smoke!! (SW#7) I then slowed down to let him catch up...(slowed WAY down

) and then gave it half throttle and accelerated that way, and still no smoke.. I'm one of those guys who doesn't like smoke...I know...weird.
On SW#9, it looks like there is a slight gray haze in my rear-view mirror, but I can't pay attention too long at what's behind me..everything in front of me catches up too quickly!!!
Boost is very responsive, my last 500 miles is with the twins and my mpg (hand calc. of course) was 15.64. There was a lot of full throttle miles in there too! I fully expect that if I drive normally, that I would get 16.5 in my normal, in-town driving, which is pretty much what I got before twins.
My mechanical boost gauge reads 44psi measured at boost bolt from intake. I can hit 46 on SW#9, but will probably go back to SW#7 or back off SW#9 pod a little.
Also, Keep in mind that I still have my catalytic converter in place, and plan on keeping it in place too.