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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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yea ive been lookin at gettin a tunner but i was wondering what are the best ones out there?
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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SCT 2
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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If your going to use pre-loaded performance tunes: XCal 2 or Predator
If you're going to eventually do all your own tuning: XCal 2
If you're going to get a custom tune done by others: XCal 2 or Predator

Best price: $250 or so for a used Predator
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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will the predator tuner give me more horsepower throught the entire RPM range ?
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Sho nuff partna! It is one of the few that do. Most of the other tuners just help at WOT.
Old Jul 9, 2005 | 03:26 AM
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Hypertech III is what i have its pretty good i will say Predator is better but i like my hypertech III
Old Jul 9, 2005 | 03:46 AM
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how much does the predator cost
Old Jul 9, 2005 | 06:19 AM
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Brand nizzle predator is 399. Usually....
Old Jul 9, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Again, consider getting a used one if cost is an issue. A used predator will perform all of the same functions as a new one and they run as low as $250 or so. They are easier to find lately since the XCal 2 has been released and people want to try out SCT tunes.
Old Jul 9, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Usualy pick up an new Predator for like $320 shipped on E-bay last time I check. Take care who you buy from. If you buy from non-diable or used, it may not be covered by warranty. Try not to save $30 and scr3w yourself.

I can't comment muct on the other tuners. The Predator is pretty nice because it allows you to shut off traction, adjust gears, redline, idle, top speed, MIL without buying MIL. It's nice becuase the Diablo canned tune does seem to help performance nicely. On the other hand, once you have done all that, it's boring. You can only bump up/down timing fuel at WOT. Not very granular. Maybe you don't need that though.



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