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Old 04-27-2005, 04:52 PM
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I realize this a probably a question that gets asked a lot here but in my search of old posts I never reallly found the answer to my question. I've gotten mixed reviews on the predator but I want to know once and for all which is the best to go with. SCT Xcalibrator vs. Diablosport predator. Let the games begin!!!! Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I just got the Xcalibrator. Seems like a great product.
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I have the predator and think it is great, and worth the money!!!!
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Barring the obvious...... chip vs. programmer, what are the major differences?
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Barring the obvious...... chip vs. programmer, what are the major differences?
A chip replaces the chip in the ECU, the programmer reflashes the stock chip inside the ECU.
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Barring the obvious...... chip vs. programmer, what are the major differences?
chip is for people that dont want to mess with their cars. you can expect optimized
ignition spark advance, better air/fuel ratio and other parameters but that's it
and with a predator you can adjust what degree of timing what air/fuel ratio, correct
your speedo if gears installed, detect codes, erase codes (no cats for instance)

my suggestion is buy a predator at http://www.runninwiththedevil.com/ and get a
free tune for your car or get it at ebay for better price
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Thanks guys. I think I am going with the predator. Just so I can change things around myself. I like tinkering with the ole car. Its fun. Anyway, thanks again.
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You will not be disappointed in your choice!! You will really like what all you can do with the predator!!!!
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Barring the obvious...... chip vs. programmer, what are the major differences?
chip is for people that dont want to mess with their cars. you can expect optimized
ignition spark advance, better air/fuel ratio and other parameters but that's it
and with a predator you can adjust what degree of timing what air/fuel ratio, correct
your speedo if gears installed, detect codes, erase codes (no cats for instance)

my suggestion is buy a predator at http://www.runninwiththedevil.com/ and get a
free tune for your car or get it at ebay for better price

Not to hijack, but this is on my wish list (tuner). Is it difficult to tune in your car (if you are not a mechanic or pro)? Or should dumb-***** like myself just go wif a chip?
T/X!
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Old 04-28-2005, 03:11 PM
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Hey josh, I this JARHEAD could do it with the predator, I am sure that you can too!!!!! LOL The predator is real easy to use, just answer the questions and hit enter. then when all done all you have to do is answer yes to "Do you want to install the diablo tune now?" and it is installed. Piece of cake MARINE!!! Even simpler that setting up your motor!!! LOL
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