dekujala

I got my K&N tune from Bamachips with an X2 on Monday and loving it! Its awsome, I posted some info do a search and you should find it from about tuesday or wednesdays posts

TerpGT17

I already have the K&N and I'm running the Predator 91 tune, and it feels great. However I'm concerned I'm losing power over the tunes designed specifically for the other intakes. Is the only option now for us K&N/Predator guys to get a custom tune? I think that would be a serious pain in the butt =(

Enfynet

I've personally been considering driving to MRT to have them custom tune my car. They aren't the closest dealer to me, but they're someone I would trust with tuning the 05. At about $150 for a custom dyno tune it's about right where I would be if I sold the Predator and got an Xcal2.

pittperson

But once the tune is done, it's in your predator for good and unless you plan to heavily modify your car you won't have to worry about going in for a new tune every other month or what have you. If you do mod past an intake whether your have a C&L, K&N, or whatever, you're going to want a custom tune anyway.

TerpGT17

Any update on what r23 does?

don_w

Nothing that I have heard so far... must be a frikkin national secret.

Cleveland

it only adds support for the v6, there are no new options or functions otherwise.

-Dan

tmcolegr

Here is DiabloSport's official response:

don_w

Well... that really clears things up, doesn't it. :scratch:

tmcolegr

One thing is for sure - r22 does not support V6s - r23 does. Beyond that I'm not real sure what has changed. Guess V6 owners are excited.

don_w

Got a similar respeonse here... don't think I'll be installing r23.

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showpos...258&postcount=5

tmcolegr

Finally direct from Nick at Diablosport:

don_w

So... the U7140 Predator I will be selling will work on the 2006 GT, and the 2005 V6 (PM me!!)

The Lyin' King

Shameless SCT convert!

tmcolegr

I have upgraded my Predator to r23 and installed a new Custom Tune - very minor changes from my previous Custom Tune. Haven't really noticed any good or bad results.

One item worth mentioning, Scott at DiabloSport is the only one to create a tune for my vehicle. I am very cautious when it comes to tuning. Something like "too many cooks spoil the broth". I don't even make minor changes without consulting him first. I wonder how many tuners/end users are modifying parameters because someone told them this will give them the results they are looking for and really have no knowledge of how to create the desired results - just guessing. Perhaps that is why a good dealer in your area is so important to the success of the product.

Don I am sorry to hear you are switching from the Predator to the SCT-2. Nothing against the SCT product - I don't have any real experience with the tuner. I am very fortunate to be close to DiabloSport and have always dealt directly with them - no dealer to be disgruntled with. Their staff and product support have been excellent to deal with even when things weren't going well with the initial release of the r6 software and original version of DS Downloader. All that aside I hope all goes well with your decision.

don_w

I really like the Predator... it works very well for me. But, I would have to switch sooner or later anyway, because I understand the Saleen SC uses the SCT... and it's a bummer too. I have been trading PMs with Doug at Bamachips, and from what I hear, the X-2 is not as user-friendly and flexible as the Predator (yet, anyway). I don't like settling for less... but what are ya gonna do?

tmcolegr

I have often wondered if the flexability of the Predator is also some user's/tuner's downfall - it is very easy to change parameters with the Predator and some users do not fully understand the affects those changes will have. That is another reason I don't make changes without consulting my tuner first.

don_w

Although specific to an auto trans car, one example I learned was that with the Predator I can set my WOT shift points to a specific RPM (say 6200rpm). On the X-2, you can not do it that way. You can only adjust the shift points by "mph" not rpm (-3mph to +7mph). Kinda lame... but maybe that feature will change in the future. :scratch:

tmcolegr

Additional information on r23 from Nick at DiabloSport:

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