[Z06] Anyone using the "Predator"?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Providence RI
Anyone using the "Predator"?
I have a "Predator" tune I recently pulled out of my 99' coupe and was wondering, if after a reflash, it might be worthwhile to install it in my new Z?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: granville mass
If you reinstall the Predator tune into the machine, and return it to the manufacturer they will update it for you for a fee. You don't want to/can't install the 99 program into your 04.
I know a lot of people on this forum think the Predator isn't worth 2 cents. I got one with my car and it does feel different when I reinstall the stock tune. I've never done any dyno runs or 1/4 mile times to quantify the change. For the $75 or so they charge, it's probably worth it just to have the ability to play with tune to some extent and reset fan temps etc. $400 for a new one, I'd get the car done right with LS1 edit on the dyno.
I know a lot of people on this forum think the Predator isn't worth 2 cents. I got one with my car and it does feel different when I reinstall the stock tune. I've never done any dyno runs or 1/4 mile times to quantify the change. For the $75 or so they charge, it's probably worth it just to have the ability to play with tune to some extent and reset fan temps etc. $400 for a new one, I'd get the car done right with LS1 edit on the dyno.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
I bought one for two reasons:
1. Eliminate CAGS
2. Diagnostics Tool
Actually, I bought it for #2, but the feature to kills CAGS was very nice (no getting under the Vette, just select to not use it and no more light or skip shift). I have their tune on my 01 Z and it did help out a little (SOTP test, no formal test). Once I get headers and other go-fast stuff on...then it is going in for a proper tune.
1. Eliminate CAGS
2. Diagnostics Tool
Actually, I bought it for #2, but the feature to kills CAGS was very nice (no getting under the Vette, just select to not use it and no more light or skip shift). I have their tune on my 01 Z and it did help out a little (SOTP test, no formal test). Once I get headers and other go-fast stuff on...then it is going in for a proper tune.
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Gallatin tennessee
St. Jude Donor '05
Also something else to check into, I believe that the predator that you have only works up to 03, for the 04's you have to buy a different programmer from diablo. So the programmer you have will not work on the 04 Z. Bryan
There are different units for 99-03 years and 04. 
