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predator well i was thinking about getting a computer tuner for my WS6 and i wanna make sure i get the right one before i go spend the money. i heard that on a 6-speed hypertech sucks *****. everone seems to be using the predator now over that. what can i adjust on it? i just have a bolt on car so i didnt think i needed to do something as fansy at ls1 edit, just wanted a little tuning to get some more ponies out of her. so what do you think? and what stat should i use? 180 or 160?
Re: predator I've got a Predator for my 2002 SS and I like it. It's easy to use like the Hypertech but you can adjust the parameters. You can adjust the timing, A/F ratio, shift points, shift firmness, shift time, cooling fan temps, and some other points that I can't remember right now cuz my memory sucks. Check out the link on the right for all the info about the Predator.
As far as T-stats go I run a 160 degree on both my LS1's. I live in GA, the winters don't get too cold here and the summers are ridiculously hot. I haven't had any problems with running 160 t-stats. If you do get a cooler t-stat you'll want to have something to get your cooling fans to come on sooner i.e. hypertech, predator, or a cooling fan switch.
<small>[ March 05, 2003, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: Rimbaud-68 ]</small>
As far as T-stats go I run a 160 degree on both my LS1's. I live in GA, the winters don't get too cold here and the summers are ridiculously hot. I haven't had any problems with running 160 t-stats. If you do get a cooler t-stat you'll want to have something to get your cooling fans to come on sooner i.e. hypertech, predator, or a cooling fan switch.
<small>[ March 05, 2003, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: Rimbaud-68 ]</small>
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Re: predator The Predator would work just fine. Don't waste your money on an HPP. They do next to nothing for HP/TQ. I've seen 2 dynos using the Predator on bolt on cars. One made 14 RWHP and the other made 19 RWHP. Both used the same basic formula which I originally read about on this board thanks to BfB. Install precanned performance tune, advance spark a full 2 degrees (10%), lean fuel trims 2-3%. That's about it. Both people said the car feels much stronger and runs smoother. My initial gain from just leaning the fuel trims was 7 RWHP. But I have since matched my tuning parameters to theirs and it feels much better. But I haven't put it on the dyno yet to verify. I'll take it in soon and see how it goes. It's very easy to use and adjustments can be made quickly.
A friend of mine has a pretty good deal going for the Predator. Send me an E-mail for pricing and info if interested. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
A friend of mine has a pretty good deal going for the Predator. Send me an E-mail for pricing and info if interested. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: predator </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 02-ws6:
<strong> Unfortunately it is only good for one car. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, that's mostly true. You can only "tune" one car since it marries itself to the VIN. But you can run real time diagnostics on any LS1-based vehicle at any time. I plugged it into the DTP of a Hummer H2 about 3 weeks ago and was able to read it's fuel trims, timing, MAP, etc. You just can't make any adjustments. I think I was also able to view any SES codes, although it didn't have any. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
<strong> Unfortunately it is only good for one car. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, that's mostly true. You can only "tune" one car since it marries itself to the VIN. But you can run real time diagnostics on any LS1-based vehicle at any time. I plugged it into the DTP of a Hummer H2 about 3 weeks ago and was able to read it's fuel trims, timing, MAP, etc. You just can't make any adjustments. I think I was also able to view any SES codes, although it didn't have any. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: predator </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BudChevy8:
<strong> what is your email? i cant find it!? haha, and yes i would be interested! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sent you an E-mail. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> what is your email? i cant find it!? haha, and yes i would be interested! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sent you an E-mail. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: predator </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by blkonblk00ss:
<strong> Bullseye I am interested in a Predator also shoot me a email. Thanks </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sent you an E-mail. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
<strong> Bullseye I am interested in a Predator also shoot me a email. Thanks </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sent you an E-mail. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />