F/S DiabloSport Predator Programmer

FDNY-Denali · September 27, 2004

Hey guys. I just got my Predator Programmer back from DiabloSport. I had them unlock it, for $75, so that it may be used in another vehicle. I had put it back to stock, they they unlocked it, so it's basically like new again, for half the price. I paid $419, plus shipping. I'd like $250, plus shipping.

Drop me an e-mail at [email protected]

Halen5150 · September 28, 2004

Hey guys. I just got my Predator Programmer back from DiabloSport. I had them unlock it, for $75, so that it may be used in another vehicle. I had put it back to stock, they they unlocked it, so it's basically like new again, for half the price. I paid $419, plus shipping. I'd like $250, plus shipping.

Drop me an e-mail at [email protected]

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Will it work on a '00 5.3L, or is it '02 specific? How much hp does it add? Is it better than a hypertech 3? Sorry about all of the questions, but I'm a newb when it comes to the functionality of programmers.

FDNY-Denali · September 28, 2004

Hey guys. I just got my Predator Programmer back from DiabloSport. I had them unlock it, for $75, so that it may be used in another vehicle. I had put it back to stock, they they unlocked it, so it's basically like new again, for half the price. I paid $419, plus shipping. I'd like $250, plus shipping.

Drop me an e-mail at [email protected]

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Will it work on a '00 5.3L, or is it '02 specific? How much hp does it add? Is it better than a hypertech 3? Sorry about all of the questions, but I'm a newb when it comes to the functionality of programmers.

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I just checked their website and it will work on the '00 5.3

In my honest opinion, I like the Predator better than the Hypertech, because there are alot more features that can be done with the Predator. You can also have DiabloSport make you custom tune's for free, (as many as you want). I had 4 of them made for my Avalanche.

With the Predator, you can read your codes and reset the Service Engine Soon light. You can't do that with Hypertech's.

With the Predator, you also can do real time data. It's a great hand held. As soon as I sell this one, I will buy the one that is made for my '04 Denali

Halen5150 · September 28, 2004

Thanks for the reply. I'm very interested in buying it...that's an awesome deal. Do you know how much horsepower it adds? Let me get this straight, a custom tune is needed for when you add headers, cam, etc? Also, will I need to buy a 160 degree thermostat? Thanks.

FDNY-Denali · September 28, 2004

Thanks for the reply. I'm very interested in buying it...that's an awesome deal. Do you know how much horsepower it adds? Let me get this straight, a custom tune is needed for when you add headers, cam, etc? Also, will I need to buy a 160 degree thermostat? Thanks.

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As per DiabloSport website, the tune that comes on the hand held will give you a 15-20 HP gain. You can get a custom tune if you like too. It is not neccessary. Now, on the other hand, if you have headers, cams, etc.., you can e-mail Johan at DiabloSport and he will custom dyno your Predator to max out it's capabilities to what your engine set up is. In other words, get you more HP out of the Predator and in to your engine.

As far as the 160 degree stat, you do need to buy it. If you do buy it, just tell Johan that you have it and again, he'll custom tune it just for you.

When I first bought it, I set it up with the tune that comes standard on the Predator. Then, I e-mailed Johan and told him that I wanted 2 tunes. The first was a tune to max out my Avalanche, using 92 octane gas. The second was the same thing, but using 87 octane. (By the way, with Hypertech, you have to 92 octane all of the time.)

Then, I started modding the engine. I installed, Edelbrock Headers, Flex-a-lite fans, K&N FIPK, NGK Iridium Plugs and Taylor ThunderVolts 10.4 mm wires, and a B&M Tranny SuperCooler.

I had Johan make me another 2 tunes with these aftermaket parts installed. 1 for 92 octane and 1 for 87 octane.

Last tune I had him make me was a 92 octane with all my aftermarket accessories and I had him remove Torque Management. My Avalanche had some major balls

The only thing that I had to do is buy the link up kit. It's basically an A/C power cable and a serial cable. You download the program from their site and you're ready to rock and roll.

I'll throw that stuff in for an extra $20