SD2 or translator pro?

[89mulletbird]

I'm currently running the TT v5.6 chip and am thinking of going to MAFless operations. After doing my research I see two options:

1) TT SD2 chip, I already have powerlogger and a wideband.

2) Translator Pro + ?? chip ??

Any pros/cons of one system over the other or are they pretty much similar? Price is about the same for either.

 

[TurboDave]

Interesting question indeed!!! I am currently running the SD2 setup. Previously I ran the Translator Pro for several years and had the tune NAILED!
The only real reason I switched is because I'm the eternal gadget geek and tweaker!!! I've been running the SD2 for several months now and I'm REAL close on getting this tune NAILED!!
Translator Pro "pros". more tuning features/points to play with.
Translator Pro "cons". more hardware involved....fewer tables to play with....Extender Pro chip required to work to it's highest potential.

SD2 "pros". less hardware (just the chip and powerlogger)....3 full 17x17 tables to tweak (Target AFR, Timing, VE)....extensive tune page.
SD2 "cons". I'm still thinking....

While the Translator Pro is primarilly an exclusive Bob Bailey Engineering project, The SD2 is a collaboration between Bob Bailey, and Eric Marshall (turbo tweak guy) so it is getting the best engineering available by the two major wizards of our community!!!!!!!!


Now, with all that said, keep in mind that both systems are speed density systems, and as such require a good bit of attention and tuning by the operator. A good laptop is a must of course. Even though they are designed to operate with the stock ECM, and are "synthetic"(my words) speed density, they require attention to detail!!!!! like any other SD system. So if one is looking for a plug-n-play solution, speed density will not be your "cup-o-tea".

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. There are already a bunch of us running SD2, but very few that have made the switch from Translator Pro to SD2.

 

[TurboBuRick]

SD chip is more user friendly IMO. Some real thought went into making it simple for just about anyone to understand.

The Tpro can be intimidating and confusing if you are not a gadget sauve type of guy. But if you're anything like Dave and I, it's a neat device!

 

[89mulletbird]

Thanks for the insight. I'm running an Accel Gen 7 on my 350TPI car and it's been a huge learning curve so I think I may have enough knowledge to apply toward an SD chip on my turbo buick car.

 

[whitehot1]

I have been using the maftpro in the SD mode for about 6 years and think it's great. I also use the extender pro chip with it. The ony things i use are a scanmaster and a wideband to tune with. Right now it's 5 degrees out and i can start the car and it will idle as smooth as it does on a 70 degree day, there is no driving issues of any sorts at any speed when i take it out on the road. I haven't made any adjustments to it in years.