killer01ws6

do any of you know the requirements or a part# and where to get the power adaptor to use sport with computer?? I have the DB9 but I have look all through the book and no referance, not marked on the pwr port on programmer ither.

Thanks guys <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

The Predator draws its power from the vehicle
and its cable plugs into the ALDL connector.

The DB9 is only used for uploading different
programming to the Predator (so far). You don't
need anything to do normal car programming.

A serial cable to your PC would be needed for
updates / custom tunes (or, if they ever decide
to add logging / real time data export ability,
hint, hint).

BLK02WS6

iTrader: (2)

Go to Radio Shack and get a 12V, 1000mA power adapter and one adaptaplug comes with it. I think it is plug "k", but just take your Predator in with you and test it. I got one and it works like a champ. Uploaded my file yesterday, hoping to get my new tune soon! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

killer01ws6

Yea Jimmy I have already loaded the car, no prob there, I need to get a few files from james and I had no info on what I need pwr wise at the pc,

Thanks a ton BLK02WS6

MarineBlue03GMC

I have a 03 Sierra with the 5.3 and I should be getting my Diablo any day now.

Anyway it would appear that you guys are talking about a way to download the Diablo programs to a PC, is this correct?

If so what are the benefits, other than for backup purposes?

I cant wait to get my diablo so Im curious about its abilitites.

BLK02WS6

iTrader: (2)

killer - glad to help

The ability is once you do mods to the car, you can upload your tune to your PC, then mail it to Diablo. They can then make adjustments to your tune, mail it back, and you download it and put it in the car.

I am waiting on the new tune for my LS6 I just put in. I can't wait to get it and head for the dyno!

Any of you used the custom tune service yet? I was wondering how long does it generally take them to write a tune?

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MarineBlue03GMC

This sounds cool! Thanks for the response! I had heard something about custom tunes from Diablo BUT I also heard they were like $100 or so. Personally I think for that amount of money its not really worth it. Now if it was maybe $50 then I might feel otherwise.

Do you know what the exact cost of such a custom tune is?

I plan to go to the track this weekend and the next to play with the Diablo tuner. Hopefully I will see some gains in the quarter. Either way getting rid of my SUPER SLOW 100 mph top speed governor will be bliss, especially when on my way to work <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />