quick qustion about DiabloSport Tuner

[bakos24]

I just installed the Diablo Predator tune in my car a few weeks ago. I installed Diablos tune that is in there and left it at that. I noticed that my fan kicks on now constantly. Is that right? If I go turn it off manuelly would my engine over heat? thanks guys

 

[jrc_03_gt]

I have the performance tune too, and have no issues with the fan running all the time. Not sure what is wrong?? I have heard this question asked before though.

Where the heck is Austintown, OH ? Im in central Oh here.

 

[SigmaPride]

The predator tune makes the fan run more than stock. They want to keep the engine nice and cool. You can cut it back if you want, but I just leave mine like it is.

 

[pdl2flr]

No fan issues with my Predator tune. Does your Predator have the most recently updated tune? I believe it should be "r50d".

 

[bakos24]

No fan issues with my Predator tune. Does your Predator have the most recently updated tune? I believe it should be "r50d".

i'am not sure which tune, i will have to check it out.

 

[bakos24]

It is right by Youngstown in Mahoning county, I'm sure you heard of Youngstown

 

[D'SDOUBLEOGT]

How do you find out if your tuner has the most recent update? By the way I have a predator.

 

[1786]

go to diablo's website......they will show the latest update....i think its "r50d"...I'm still running r50c....I dont think there is a new change to the program for 99+ gt's between r50C and r50D

 

[D'SDOUBLEOGT]

go to diablo's website......they will show the latest update....i think its "r50d"...I'm still running r50c....I dont think there is a new change to the program for 99+ gt's between r50C and r50D

Ok but how do i tell what tune i have in my car?

 

[mcmmotorsports]

When your Predator boots up, look in the upper right hand corner, it will show your current revision there. Chances are, you DON'T have the most current revision. You need a serial cable and a home power adapter to upload the most current revision. Back to your original question, yes, the fan comes on more than without a tune. You can solve this one of two ways:
#1: Change the settings in the predator for when the fan turns on.
#2: The better choice and the one I did, change to a 180 degree thermostat.

 

[ToplessStang]

I installed the Predator tune last week but hadn't really driven the car much until today. I have the latest updated and I also noticed the fan is always on once the engine is at operating temperature. I took down the cooling fan temps for the factory tune and the performance tune and realized that the diablo tune really is set for a 180 degree thermostat. It's supose to turn off the fan at 192F which is kind of hard with a 195F thermostat. I just set them a bit closer to stock but not exactly the same. I retryed and it runs more normal now. Just make sure to keep the same diffrences in degrees between the ON and OFF of the fan settings. I think I will look into a 180 degree thermostat. For you guys that have a 180, did you notice any benefits to the cooler running engine ?

 

[007]

I installed the Predator tune last week but hadn't really driven the car much until today. I have the latest updated and I also noticed the fan is always on once the engine is at operating temperature. I took down the cooling fan temps for the factory tune and the performance tune and realized that the diablo tune really is set for a 180 degree thermostat. It's supose to turn off the fan at 192F which is kind of hard with a 195F thermostat. I just set them a bit closer to stock but not exactly the same. I retryed and it runs more normal now. Just make sure to keep the same diffrences in degrees between the ON and OFF of the fan settings. I think I will look into a 180 degree thermostat. For you guys that have a 180, did you notice any benefits to the cooler running engine ?

The only thing I notice is the fan runnig more (and that gets drowned out). Didnt seeem to change anything much.