Diablo Predator - very disappointed!

[Bruce03Silverado]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

[Machine]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

 

I like to refer to them as Diablow. They dropped the ball on my 03 Duramax with a tune that surged power so bad that you couldn't drive it. Took them weeks to finally make a patch that was just as bad. POS tuner is now an expensive door stop.

[Jimmy J]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

Drop the handhelds. Get a custom tune! If you have to go with a handheld because of warranty issues, go with a Superchips.

[Jimmy J]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

 

I like to refer to them as Diablow. They dropped the ball on my 03 Duramax with a tune that surged power so bad that you couldn't drive it. Took them weeks to finally make a patch that was just as bad. POS tuner is now an expensive door stop.

 

 

 

Try the BullyDog stuff!!! Killer with the Dmax's.

[Bruce03Silverado]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

Drop the handhelds. Get a custom tune! If you have to go with a handheld because of warranty issues, go with a Superchips.

 

 

 

I had a Superchips in my 03 1500 and liked it. I figured with the new 2500HD I would give something different a shot so I figured I'd give the Predator a shot. Since that didn't work out I have already talked to Superchips and will be getting a Flashpaq. I'm not a custom tune kinda guy for my truck. I have a 2002 Firehawk that I like to play with the max perf out of. The truck is my daily driver and the handhelds give me what I need for what I use my truck for. I will be going back to Superchips since I was happy with them once before!

[Jimmy J]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

Drop the handhelds. Get a custom tune! If you have to go with a handheld because of warranty issues, go with a Superchips.

 

 

 

I had a Superchips in my 03 1500 and liked it. I figured with the new 2500HD I would give something different a shot so I figured I'd give the Predator a shot. Since that didn't work out I have already talked to Superchips and will be getting a Flashpaq. I'm not a custom tune kinda guy for my truck. I have a 2002 Firehawk that I like to play with the max perf out of. The truck is my daily driver and the handhelds give me what I need for what I use my truck for. I will be going back to Superchips since I was happy with them once before!

 

 

Sorry to hear the Predator didn't work out. Put that sucker up on fleabay, someone will take it! Your much like me in that I like flexibility that a handheld provides...especially if your still under warranty, which I am. I'm going to pick up a Superchips myself, then when the warranty is up I'll go with a custom tune from JesseBub at wait4meperformance.

[Bruce03Silverado]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

Drop the handhelds. Get a custom tune! If you have to go with a handheld because of warranty issues, go with a Superchips.

 

 

 

I had a Superchips in my 03 1500 and liked it. I figured with the new 2500HD I would give something different a shot so I figured I'd give the Predator a shot. Since that didn't work out I have already talked to Superchips and will be getting a Flashpaq. I'm not a custom tune kinda guy for my truck. I have a 2002 Firehawk that I like to play with the max perf out of. The truck is my daily driver and the handhelds give me what I need for what I use my truck for. I will be going back to Superchips since I was happy with them once before!

 

 

Sorry to hear the Predator didn't work out. Put that sucker up on fleabay, someone will take it! Your much like me in that I like flexibility that a handheld provides...especially if your still under warranty, which I am. I'm going to pick up a Superchips myself, then when the warranty is up I'll go with a custom tune from JesseBub at wait4meperformance.

 

 

 

I bought it from autoanything.com and I called them back and they got on the phone with Diablo and Diablo told them the same thing they told me. I now have the RMA info to send it back for a full refund, but instead I asked for a store credit and once they recieve the Predator back they will use the credit to send me the Superchips Flashpaq!! Auto Anything had some great customer service!

[Jimmy J]

Nice!!! Let me know how the FlashPaq works out for ya. S.O.T.P. seat of the pants dino, mileage, all that stuff!

[Bruce03Silverado]

Nice!!! Let me know how the FlashPaq works out for ya. S.O.T.P. seat of the pants dino, mileage, all that stuff!

 

 

Will do! I've always done the usual CAI, exhaust then tuning and this go around I'm going for the tuning first to see what a difference it makes then I will add the CAI and exhaust later. I'll let you know! I definitely need it since I added the 285's!!

[superbee]

I have a Flashpaq for my Duramax and it's pretty cool. No real problems, the Allison is learning pretty quickly and I DEFINITELY have more juice.

[demented]

When I was buying a tuner for my 06 2500 hd I had run into a question from one of the manufacturers about what computer was in my truck. Apparently in late '06 ,GM added a program into the system called the "candi" or "candice" program. I'm not exactly sure what it does except its a piggyback emmissions program. Not sure of the exact name either. But I do know that when the question was asked most of the programming tuner companies said that there product would not work with my truck. However the superchip flashpaq was compatible. It's a nice programmer but the verdict is still out wether I am fully satisfied with it. I had hoped for more features but It does add a nice kick to the motor and tranny. Don't get me wrong, this is a pretty nice piece.

[gwrace]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

I have been running a Diablo Predator tune in my 04 Ford Excursion PSD for the last three years. It's been awesome with plenty of added power and torque.

 

It came with a 45 HP tow tune, 65HP Performance tune and a 125HP racing tune. I usually run in the 65HP tune and if truck needs service I restore factory tune.

 

I have been contemplating getting the same if we decide to buy one of the new 2500HD's. Not so sure now.

[Bruce03Silverado]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

I have been running a Diablo Predator tune in my 04 Ford Excursion PSD for the last three years. It's been awesome with plenty of added power and torque.

 

It came with a 45 HP tow tune, 65HP Performance tune and a 125HP racing tune. I usually run in the 65HP tune and if truck needs service I restore factory tune.

 

I have been contemplating getting the same if we decide to buy one of the new 2500HD's. Not so sure now.

 

 

 

That was one of the reasons I wanted to try the Predator was something different. I had a Superchips in my 03 1500 and I liked it. Since I drive my truck everyday I just want to wake up the motor a bit and while the custom tunes are the way to go to get the most out of the truck, they just don't suit my needs. I will be going with the Flashpaq as soon as autoanything gives me my store credit on the RMA for the Predator. I haven't heard to many negatives about the Flashpaq and I like the idea of being able to get updates off the computer w/o having to send the whol eunit back. I want to do the tune first then the CAI and exhaust. I was up on using the Predator, but my first experience with them has not been a good one - especially since they told me they have no idea when they will have a tune for my truck!! I'm beginning to wonder if they just didn't drop the ball on preparing for the 07 Classics and now that the new 07's are out I'm sure the tune for the Classics has been dropped down the priority ladder!

[icecoldtexan]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

 

I have the Predator for my '01 6.0L 2500HD and love it. The added power is awesome, plus all the adjustments that can be programmed.

I wouldn't spend my money on anything else.

[Bruce03Silverado]

I have a 2007 Classic 2500HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. I found out that the Predator supports engine VIN code "U" (8th digit in the VIN) for the 2006 model year and NOT the 2007 Classic model year!! The 6.0L is no different from 06 to 07. Diablo told me that they don't have any idea when they will have a tune to support my 07 and yet my 07 is no different than an 06!! What gives? Did they just drop the ball and not plan for the engine code in the 07 Classic? I must say that I was very much looking forward to using one, but it looks like now I will be going to a competitor. Diablo surely lost a customer here!

 

 

I have the Predator for my '01 6.0L 2500HD and love it. The added power is awesome, plus all the adjustments that can be programmed.

I wouldn't spend my money on anything else.

 

 

 

Well, I would have kept the Predator and used it had they had a program for my truck! As you can see by my post their program doesn't support engine code "U" for an 07 Classic 2500HD. I'm glad your happy with it and I probably would be too if it worked and had they had any idea when they would have a program for mine!