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Diablo Predator Arrived Today!!!!!!!

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After a two month wait, I received my Diablo Predator from rpmoutlet ($399). In two minutes it stored my stock tune, and in another two minutes it installed a Diablo tune (advanced timing and optimized air/fuel ratio), including a re-calibration of my speedometer for 4.10 gears.

There are additional parameters that can be adjusted but I'm not sure what to do. For example, you can make dual timing and dual fuel adjustments (for this, you probably need an a/f monitor), you can change the speed and rev limiters, and you can modify shift pressure, shift points, and torque modulation. You can also turn off the traction control and adjust the cooling fan temperatures. The Predator also has diagnostic capabilities; it can scan and erase fault codes and monitor live data while driving.

Any suggestions on adjustments to these additional parameters?

Also, what kind of horsepower was gained with this tune?
 

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Oh man Im jealous! lol, sounds like a SWEET chip man!
 

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ordered mine today im gonna have to rent the dyno for an hour and see what combination has the best HP increase

 
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Awesome! Ive been leaning towards superchips or hypertech programmers, but the diablo sounds better. Do you have a auto trans. It only took 5 mins to swap programs, thats good. Can advance the timing 14 degrees like with the timing adjuster?
 
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I'm not sure where the timing is on the Diablo tune. I've heard from others that 14 degrees is the best.

Interestingly, my car had half a tank of regular gas yet it did not ping with the Diablo tune. Do I really need premium gas? Or should I attempt to make additional adjustments to the timing?
 

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01mgvert said:
I'm not sure where the timing is on the Diablo tune. I've heard from others that 14 degrees is the best.

Interestingly, my car had half a tank of regular gas yet it did not ping with the Diablo tune. Do I really need premium gas? Or should I attempt to make additional adjustments to the timing?
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just because you can't hear it doesn't mean it's not happening if it were me, i would rather be safe than sorry
 

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Snarf said:
Oh man Im jealous! lol, sounds like a SWEET chip man!
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it's not a chip. it's a flasher.
 
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c2see21 said:
just because you can't hear it doesn't mean it's not happening if it were me, i would rather be safe than sorry
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Good advice
 

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Did you notice any gains with it? I have mine on order...I hope it will be here next week. I ordered mine like 3 months ago....I can't take waiting anymore!!!
 
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What parameters can you datalog with the Predator?
 
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DELOS02GT said:
Did you notice any gains with it? I have mine on order...I hope it will be here next week. I ordered mine like 3 months ago....I can't take waiting anymore!!!
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I noticed a SOTP gain? Comparable to the gain I felt from adding the Accufab 75 mm throttle body and plenum. I was expecting (hoping for) more. Perhaps after I play with it for awhile, I can squeeze out a few more ponies.
 
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What parameters can you datalog with the Predator?
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The live data parameters are divided into larger categories: ignition contol, speed contol, trans control, and fuel control. Beneath each category is a list of acronyms with corresponding definitions. If you go to diablosport.com, you can download the instruction manual for the Predator.
 
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Anyone else order the Diablo Predator?

Anyone else order the Diablo Predator?

What type of gains are you looking for?
 

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01mgvert said:
Anyone else order the Diablo Predator?

What type of gains are you looking for?
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i'm waiting to see some real world results with it so keep us updated
 

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If it ain't pinging on the low stuff, the timing is not advanced enough. This is a straight scientific fact. (or, the damn knock sensors are kicking in and over-riding the timing advance).
 

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Does that programmer stay attached and visible at all times while driving?
 

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Still waiting on mine, can't take it any longer.
 

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Sweet! It's about time they got that thing to market.
 

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i have to wait on mine ordered it from rpm outlet where is says next day shipping and they shipped it ground!!!!!!!!!!! I;m pissed
 

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DBMSTNG said:
it's not a chip. it's a flasher.
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mmmkay thankyou mister semantics...
 
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