PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

Which kind of tuning software/hardware to get?

Old Apr 29, 2003 | 01:42 PM
  #1  
Scream's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,924
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default Which kind of tuning software/hardware to get?

I just installed a cam in my 4.8 (Comp 212/218 .522/.529 114) in my 4.8 truck and was wondering the pros/cons of the different tuners that are available.

I currently have a HPPIII, and it was fine for what I had, but not for where I'm planning on going!

I'm leaning towards getting a Diablo Predator tuner over EDIT because I don't have a laptop. My question is would it be worth the extra money to get EDIT over a Predator? My plans include:

*converter
*gears
*longtubes
*cam (already installed)

Will I need the extra flexibility that EDIT offers, or will the Predator take care of my very basic tuning needs?
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:00 PM
  #2  
killer01ws6's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
From: Troy Al
Default Re: Which kind of tuning software/hardware to get?

I would go ahead and spend the extra $$ for edit.
If you decide you want to go futher you will have edit
Just remember its never realy fast enough
I got a used laptop for $500 usedlaptops.com and
edit was $550 then $300 a-tap V2.04 $1350 total
seems like alot but I will never have to pay for
tuning, its cheaper in the end.
well if you go with predator and talk to james ( look for him or pm me) you will not regeit. he gives life time service with the sale. and will do custom tunes for any changes you do. and you can get it for the 400ish tune instead of hte 1300ish one.
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:22 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-04 05:00:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE