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MADS Electronics - Smarty Performance Modules

MADS Electronics specializes in the development and production of automotive electronic products dedicated to the performance enthusiast. The goal of MADS is to deliver the most complete, best-performing, yet simple-to-use products. All of the engineering, research, development, and performance software design is done by the engineers at MADS. Nothing is outsourced.

With the advent of OBD-II vehicle control module in the early 1990s, most domestic vehicle manufacturers installed under-dash ports (“ALDL ports”) which allowed dealers and service techs to “re-flash” the vehicle's control module to change engine settings without replacing any chip.

So today, instead of chips, MADS Electronics primarily sells hand-held tuners which achieve the same dramatic drivetrain improvements, without the hassle of popping the hood, pulling out the vehicle control module and replacing a chip. Installation is quick and easy, taking just 2 minutes and requiring no tools or mechanical skills whatsoever.

Worthington Off Road is proud to be a distributor of MADS Electronics products -- and in particular the Smarty power modules. Each performance enhancer in the Smarty line gives you the ability to choose several levels of increased power or reduced fuel consumption, according to your current driving needs.

Please see the MADS Electronics FAQs page for more information. Or give us a call if you have any questions or would like to place an order.

Smarty Model S-03A for Dodge 24V Cummins Turbodiesel (98.5 - 02)

Smarty Performance Module - Smarty Power ModuleSpecial Features

  • CaTCHER software modules.
  • Ten different performance levels.
  • Fastest download in the industry, a typical ECM update takes just two minutes.
  • ABS tire height updates in just seconds.
  • Not traceable by the dealer in the stock setting. Smarty leaves no footprint.
  • Cold weather 3 Cylinder High Idle is enabled in all software.
  • Reads Diagnostic Trouble Codes in plain text.
  • No tools required, no fuses to pull.
  • USB built in for simple updates .
  • Most complete keyboard in the industry.
  • Reliable, it works off your OEM ECM hardware.

Software Settings

  • SW# 0: Half power
  • SW# 1: Fuel Saver
  • SW# 2: Only more fuel and Boost fooling
  • SW# 3: Like # 2 + added timing
  • SW# 4: Soft CaTCHER  no added timing
  • SW# 5: Like # 4 + added Timing
  • SW# 6: Mild CaTCHER no added timing
  • SW# 7: Like # 6 + added Timing
  • SW# 8: CaTCHER no added timing
  • SW# 9: CaTCHER with Timing

Software Module Zero

About half the power of a stock software. Use it whenever reduced power is desired or when you have to make sure that NO SMOKE is produced.

Software Module One

The Fuel Saver software. Mpg gains vary, in most cases a + 2 MPG has been reported. Please note that the timing in this software is rather aggressive. HEAVY TOWING is not recommended with this software setting.

 Software Module Two

This software increases the fuel delivered by the ECM.

Software Module Three

Same as software # 2 but timing has been added.

 Software Modules Four to Nine

The even numbered software are identical to the odd numbered ones, except for the timing. The software setting without added timing are intended for use with timing adding boxes.

The power gain at top RPM with these software settings is almost identical. These settings differ greatly in HOW they get there. Than higher the software number then more aggressive the throttle response from idle speed up. Aggressive to the point that the software modules Eight and Nine can become difficult to handle on slippery roads. Please be very careful when you use these software settings for the first time. It takes some time to learn how to handle them.

Smarty Model S-06A for DODGE 24V Cummins Turbodiesel (2006)

  • Smarty Performance Module - Smarty Power ModuleTen different CaTCHER performance software modules for each truck.
  • Smarty leaves NO trace at all of itself once the ECM is set back to stock.
  • ABS / Speedo recalibration in steps of one tenth of an inch.
  • Code reader, codes are displayed as Pxxxx and in plain English.
  • Fastest download, up to three times faster than the competition.
  • Built-in USB port for Internet updates.

Horsepower Settings

  • SW# 0: Half power
  • SW# 1: 30 Hp increase, with added timing
  • SW# 2: 60 Hp increase, no added timing
  • SW# 3: 60 Hp increase, with added timing
  • SW# 4: 90 Hp increase, no added timing
  • SW# 5: 90 Hp increase, with added timing
  • SW# 6: 130 Hp increase, no added timing
  • SW# 7: 130 Hp increase, with added timing
  • SW# 8: 170 Hp increase, no added timing***
  • SW# 9: 170 Hp increase, with added timing***

*** 170 HP Only for the 04.5's and up. SWs #8 and #9 for the 03-04 trucks are similar to #6 and #7 but have more fuel down low and even less TQM. Tested on stock trucks on a Mustang Dyno. Stock means just that. Stock. Even the air filters were stock. The 03 produced 130 HP more @ 30 PSI of boost while the 04.5 produced 170 HP more @ 40 PSI. We checked the "baseline" (the stock truck HP at the rear wheels) twice in a day in order to be sure about our findings.

The above declared HP numbers are all rounded down to the closest number. For example the 90 HP file actually did 96 HP. That's a 90 Hp software to us, not 100. The 170 HP was 174. The power gains with the 03's-04's would be actually higher if we started from a 235 HP engine.

No Trace Is Left in the ECM

Smarty is the FIRST AND ONLY downloader that does not erase any of the stored data in the ECM. Smarty does NOT leave any electronic footprints in the ECM or any other electronic module in the truck. Smarty does NOT set ANY codes once the ECM is set back to stock. Smarty does NOT need to have fuses pulled. No matter what the competition claims, in one way or another, they are almost all detectable. Smarty is not.

ABS / Speedo Recalibration

The tire height can be adjusted up to 44" in increments of 10 tenth of an inch in just a couple seconds. Of course, Smarty needs to be VIN# locked to the truck in order to get into the ABS adjustment section.

DTC Code Reader

The name says it all. You can read and erase codes. Codes are displayed also in plain English. That's old news by now. The VP Smarty was the first one to provide that utility, others found the idea to be a good one too. Smarty does erase ABS codes too but does not display them.

ECM Update Speed

Faster than anything else on the market. Again, we've done our homework on the protocol. Depending upon the year of the truck, it takes from about three minutes to about five and a half. Three times faster than competitors.

Updates

If you have followed the Smarty for the VP trucks, then you've noticed that MADS has released several updates for it in a relatively short time. Well, you can expect the same to happen for the CR. The CaTCHER software modules as they are today are only a starting point.