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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Mods - I've tried the search function, and didn't come up with anything. If its out there, scuse the post.

Does anyone have a master comparison chart of all the handheld tuners?
I thought somewhere I had spotted one that was created, but can't seem to find it.
There have been a lot of new programmers out lately, and I was hoping someone had info on features of each, and if anything had changed from the older models.
Any chance we can get the Sponsors help, or Manufacturers help on this?
Any info appreciated.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...k_testing.html

gotta look at the numbers though, cuz they're not listed in order of best to worst...

if you sort it out, here's how they ranked:

Motorvation was 1st (never heard of them??)

Diablosport was 2nd

Superchips was 3rd

Roush was 4th

Crane was 5th

Fast was 6th

Jet was 7th

Hypertech was 8th
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Anybody familiar with Granatelli Motor Sports 990317 programmer? Seems to have comparible features to the Superchips, but about $80 cheaper...
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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That GM high tech performance article is the best comparison I've found and is the reason I ended up w/the diablo. You can almost always find someone finding a used/unlocked predator for ~$200.

I've found tuning with a handheld is fun and not overwhelming at all.
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Originally Posted by 06MonteSS
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...k_testing.html

gotta look at the numbers though, cuz they're not listed in order of best to worst...

if you sort it out, here's how they ranked:

Motorvation was 1st (never heard of them??)

Diablosport was 2nd

Superchips was 3rd

Roush was 4th

Crane was 5th

Fast was 6th

Jet was 7th

Hypertech was 8th
Predator is number 1 in my book.

Originally Posted by B4Cya
That GM high tech performance article is the best comparison I've found and is the reason I ended up w/the diablo. You can almost always find someone finding a used/unlocked predator for ~$200.

I've found tuning with a handheld is fun and not overwhelming at all.

AGREED.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I chose a predator as well.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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same here! hehe...

also a BIG plus is the tons of support available on their forums...
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I dont doubt that the predator is the best, i was just wondering about the Granatelli, as I have seen alot of their stuff on various websites for sale, but dont know anyone that has ever bought any... maybe that in itself answers my question...
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Originally Posted by 06MonteSS
same here! hehe...

also a BIG plus is the tons of support available on their forums...
YES AND YES Monte is one of them. He just being modest. . I can't say how many times he has help me with my stupid questions that need an answer and he doesnt get mad or respone an any rude way.
Thanks Monte

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I dont doubt that the predator is the best, i was just wondering about the Granatelli, as I have seen alot of their stuff on various websites for sale, but dont know anyone that has ever bought any... maybe that in itself answers my question...
You answer your on question.Check out http://www.diablosport.com/index.php...=display&pid=3 and read the forums the support speaks for it's self.
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Originally Posted by 5301113
YES AND YES Monte is one of them. He just being modest. . I can't say how many times he has help me with my stupid questions that need an answer and he doesnt get mad or respone an any rude way.
Thanks Monte
heh... thanks man!

no problem, anytime!
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Originally Posted by 06MonteSS
heh... thanks man!

no problem, anytime!

Your Welcome
Thanks for the great support.
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