DTS pros & cons

[Stroh]

As a follow-up, found my 280DA with DTS and I am really glad I waited for one so equipped. Super smooth shifts and throttle and NO worries with the dreaded IAC problem as DTS equipped motors don't have one (at least the 496's don't).

 

[Stroh]

No idea. I suppose anything is possible but I'm pretty sure the DTS system is tied into the engine computer so I'm going to doubt it. Also, I couldn't see where the Diesel motors option (in the 280DA brochure) were equipped with DTS.
You might try to contact a John Mosetti at Boats Unlimited, He's on FB and is pretty much a guru for Mercruiser engine electronics/ECM/etc. Boats Unlimited | Marine Technician Service | Inspections (boatunlimited.com)

 

[Spark600]

No idea. I suppose anything is possible but I'm pretty sure the DTS system is tied into the engine computer so I'm going to doubt it. Also, I couldn't see where the Diesel motors option (in the 280DA brochure) were equipped with DTS.
You might try to contact a John Mosetti at Boats Unlimited, He's on FB and is pretty much a guru for Mercruiser engine electronics/ECM/etc. Boats Unlimited | Marine Technician Service | Inspections (boatunlimited.com)

DTS definitely goes though the computer.