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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Default Predator Tune ?
Has anyone installed the Diablo Predator Tune to a C5 ZO6 and are you happy with it ?

They claim 10 - 20 RWHP gain ?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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I have it in my Z, there is definitly a gain but not sure how much. You can adjust so many things it's a challenge , but I enjoy that.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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Definetly woke up my car.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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You have to learn how to use it to get the best out of it. Use the monitoring tool to see how it's running and adjust it from there. I liked the tune it put in, but once I used the monitoring to tailor it to my car, wow did it make a difference....
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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But the manual states - be very careful with deviating from the designed Predator tune or you could damage the engine ?
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:14 AM
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It says be careful, it doesnt say dont do it. They have to cover themselves in case you go monkeying around and kill something. If you make it a bit too rich and then SLOWLY dial it back to where it's happy, and SLOWLY dial in timing until the knock sensors activate, then dial it back a touch... You should be fine.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Awesome - thanks for the info. !!!!!!!!
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If you google Predator tuning, there are a number of good write-ups on how to do it. You can always PM me as well, but I am far from a guru on this. I was successful with mine, but mine is the only one I've done.

Good luck and have fun!!!
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Thank you for all you help !
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I'd be very interested in this too! Sounds good.Wonder if it would void any GMPP warranties?

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The tool records your factory tune. If you ever take it to the dealer you can flash back the factory tune, after the dealer work is complete you can re-install the predator tune back.
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I'm guessing that with the Preditor you can do stuff like turn off cags,turn on fans and the usual tune stuff.

Sounds really good...I'm tempted!

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I think im sold also. I know Maryland speed has a cutom programed one for 100 dollars more so I may go that route. sounds like a good thing to have.
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Check it out = http://www.diablosport.com/index.php...=display&pid=3
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