Phily 911 said:
I wouldn't think the tranny would shift any different by any programmer unless it somehow changed the way the PCM read the Gov. Pressure. Doesn't make sense to me. By what I've heard though the Edge Comp with the Smarty make a the perfect stack for a VP44. I'm pretty sure I heard the Smarty was good with low end fueling......... Not sure on that one though.
The smarty appears change the APPS values. This has direct control over when the trans shifts.
This is copied from the TDR:
Fishin Guide:
"I have been patiently waiting like most of you guys for fixes.
I did recieve a test program that I have run and do like. It's similar to SW#3. I have no idea what the peak power of this new program is, but it is not enough to get the turbos spooled until deep in the throttle.
In a perfect world, I would like to see driveability similar to the Edge EZ in a downloader. This is due to the fact I have big sticks, twins, tight convertor and 285 tires.
My cruise is useless with any of the programs in place. This is of course due to the extra touchy pedal on the bottom and the big sticks, ect, ect. Honestly, I am looking at going back to the Edge products for the superior driveability with the built auto. Not to mention the shifting issues caused by the overly touchy throttle and the very low trans pressures associated with the throttle in the idle position makign half throttle power. It can't be good for the trans.
The anti theft feature works great, so I still use it for those days I am on the water and won't see my truck for 12 hours. Other than that, it's a very expensive code reader.
I have sent my results to Marco 3 times, with absolutely no acknowledgement or response. I have not even begun to address the issue of the OD shift falling on it's face. The Edge products don't do that.
So, there is absolutely no answer IF anything is gonna change anytime soon. It;s too bad. I bought this thinking I would continue to get the same service as always out of Bob W, but I realize, he does not write the programming. He just sells the product.
I guess there's always the Stocky program! YouTube - Stocky (the lost files)
So, what would I like to see? Like said above, less tip in fueling with the timing. Boost and throttle position referenced powering. ABS funtion while in "stock" mode. Make the entire pedal travel useful. Not just the first 5/8. Get rid of the OD shift falling on it's face. And, fix that annoying cruise surge!!
I had been told by someone close to the Smarty camp that NO updates would be coming for 2nd gens. The emphasis is on new product production and trying to fix the issues in those products. I was also told the program sent to me was to take the wind out of my sails about the issues with 2nd gens. As you can see, I am at a loss for words.
Dave"