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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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So what should I go with, the TST or the Smarty? I hear the smarty won't leave any traces and seems like a pretty easy install(just plug and play right?) But on the other hand theTST is able to grow with my mods. I am going to upgrade my tranny later on down the road but that won't be for a while. Oh, I also ordered some 6" mitre cut stacks the other day from parleysdieselperformance.com and they should arrive in about two weeks. Can't wait to get them installed.anyways, so which will it be guys?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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So what should I go with, the TST or the Smarty? I hear the smarty won't leave any traces and seems like a pretty easy install(just plug and play right?) But on the other hand theTST is able to grow with my mods. I am going to upgrade my tranny later on down the road but that won't be for a while. Oh, I also ordered some 6" mitre cut stacks the other day from parleysdieselperformance.com and they should arrive in about two weeks. Can't wait to get them installed.anyways, so which will it be guys?
If your truck has a build date of 6/06 or later, you can't use the TST. If it was built before then you're good to go. Both boxes work together well. The Smarty gives you lots of bottom end power and the TST on the top end. You won't grow out of the Smarty or TST.

If I were you, I'd start out with the smarty. Once you've built up some supporting mods, then the TST would be nice to add in the mix. The TST is a great box but, it delivers it power violently and without certain mods, you could cause some serious damage.


 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Thanks Triton. So how do I know if my truck was built before 6/06? Is there a sticker somewhere that shows it?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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I think I probably will go with the Smarty and later add the TST but does anyone know how I can tell if my truck was built before 6/06?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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look on the drivers door.. .you should see manufacturing date on there somewhere.

and I will agree with Triton there. . .the TST is more top end. my bottom end does suffer a bit, however anything over 1800 and it is bawls to the freaking walls. . .I just need a bit more on the lower end.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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its amazing how our search option works i was just going to make a thread like this but i figured i would search first and here she was! im looking to sell my little box's (quad xzt and powerpuck) and put the money into a smarty but i just found a local used tst for 450 that im sure i could of gotten cheaper thru an offer if i called but im gonna stick to my guns and go for the smarty.

now i just gotta hope the tax returns could come sooner than later
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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watch it now. . .the TST smarty stack is quite. . .well. . .crazy.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Drew, if you're gonna make such a bold statement, I'm gonna need some proof
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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come on down to GA and I'll show ya

or you can ask Chris NcCummins SW#4 and 4/2 gets quite interesting
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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lol, im looking to get the smarty first and as far as stacking goes..... well.... im gonna have to stack some big money befor any chip stacking begins
 
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