• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

Im thinking of buying a predator tuner.....

  • Thread starter Thread starter jrc_03_gt
  • Start date Start date Dec 20, 2004

jrc_03_gt

New Member
Jan 1, 2004
786
3
0
Dec 20, 2004
#1
  • Dec 20, 2004
  • #1
I am thinking of buying a predator tuner. Will I experance a good seat of the pants gain with the performance tune that the predator comes with???
 

propellerhead

New Member
Apr 13, 2004
1,541
0
0
"but what's with the but shots?"
Dec 21, 2004
#2
  • Dec 21, 2004
  • #2
I did.

Plus, you'll be able to sell your DM Speedcal and your MIL Eliminators to recoup some of the cost.
 
U

UNVMATT

New Member
Jan 15, 2004
294
0
0
COLUMBUS
Dec 21, 2004
#3
  • Dec 21, 2004
  • #3
Its a noticable difference..Especially if you got a few bolt ons..
 

madmatt

Ellis Juan sympathizer
Founding Member
Dec 28, 2002
465
0
16
Lexington, SC
Dec 21, 2004
#4
  • Dec 21, 2004
  • #4
If it were me, Id buy a SCT tuned chip. Thats what Im going to do, because, to me, it will give you more for your money, and you can have the person do a lot more. You can also put it on the dyno to check as you are doing it. This is what im going to do, and I was planning on a predator at first, but decided against it. JMHO, take it for what its worth.
 

propellerhead

New Member
Apr 13, 2004
1,541
0
0
"but what's with the but shots?"
Dec 21, 2004
#5
  • Dec 21, 2004
  • #5
madmatt said:
If it were me, Id buy a SCT tuned chip. Thats what Im going to do, because, to me, it will give you more for your money, and you can have the person do a lot more. You can also put it on the dyno to check as you are doing it. This is what im going to do, and I was planning on a predator at first, but decided against it. JMHO, take it for what its worth.
Click to expand...
With a Predator, you can get a custom tune just like you are describing. Instead of putting the tune on a chip, it would be loaded via the Predator. Then you get the ability to tweak it, recalibrate the speedo, turn off O2 sensors, log data, read/clear OBDII codes, etc. That sounds like more for your money to me.

If you have more faith in SCT tuners than DiabloSport tuners, then you can go to them and get the Xcalibrator instead. Get the custom made tune and load it with the Xcalibrator. Wait for the QuickTune software and buy their cable and do some minor tweaks to the tune on your PC.

In both cases, you are starting with a professionally made tune. The handheld tuner just gives you more options than a chip.
 
I

injectedracing

New Member
Sep 9, 2004
60
0
0
springfield, mo
Dec 21, 2004
#6
  • Dec 21, 2004
  • #6
its not the software, its the tuner. With the predator you can recieve a email tune and load it into the predator. Both software can do the same thing if the tuner knows how to use it. Benefits of predator are datalogging and you can further adjust parameters.
 

daver01

Founding Member
Oct 4, 2002
396
0
0
Lexington, Ky
Dec 21, 2004
#7
  • Dec 21, 2004
  • #7
super happy with my sct from ken & guys at modular depot.

i personally don't really feel i knew enough to feel comfortable doing it myself; i just waited til i got most all my modding done & hooked up with him.

i guess its pretty much the same thing, but i'd have to say u would get better/ more personal attention from them than u would with the predator.

but wtf do i know.

 

KenB

Founding Member
Feb 26, 2002
1,416
0
36
West Palm Beach
Dec 22, 2004
#8
  • Dec 22, 2004
  • #8
The Xtreme Personal Tuning software is now available. This is what was referred to as Quicktune 2005.

So now with the Xcalibrator you can get email updates and also tweak the tune with the software.

It does require a special cable that costs $50 but we give that cable away for free with all of our Xcalibrators.

Ken
 
D

Darkhorse845

Banned
Nov 17, 2004
101
0
0
Las Vegas,Nevada
Dec 22, 2004
#9
  • Dec 22, 2004
  • #9
www.modulardepot.com
 

propellerhead

New Member
Apr 13, 2004
1,541
0
0
"but what's with the but shots?"
Dec 22, 2004
#10
  • Dec 22, 2004
  • #10
KenB said:
The Xtreme Personal Tuning software is now available. This is what was referred to as Quicktune 2005.

So now with the Xcalibrator you can get email updates and also tweak the tune with the software.

It does require a special cable that costs $50 but we give that cable away for free with all of our Xcalibrators.

Ken
Click to expand...
Are there screen shots of the Xtreme Personal Tuning software yet? I want to see what parameters are available for adjustment by the end user.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

W
Tuner info.
  • wild stallion
  • Aug 28, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
139
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Aug 28, 2025
Noobz347
W
2018 Gen 3 in a 1967 Mustang., Tuning
  • wdsloan
  • Sep 21, 2025
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
2
Views
309
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk Feb 13, 2026
gray owl
G
9
Will I feel a difference
  • 90Stanger302
  • Mar 12, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
263
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Apr 13, 2026
Noobz347
Tuners come on inside
  • squeak93
  • Feb 13, 2026
  • SVT Tech Forum
Replies
1
Views
259
SVT Tech Forum Feb 20, 2026
squeak93
Engine Heads and how to buy
  • Dontknowchit
  • Aug 16, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
28
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 24, 2025
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?