Diablo Predator tuner! Thoughts? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MaRoFreK · 02-24-2012, 08:49 AM

I'm gonna buy a Diablo tuner this evening I was just wondering what everyones thoughts were on the Diablo. Is it a good buy? Have you had luck? who can get custom tunes? Thanks

The Stig · 02-24-2012, 09:12 AM

I have a predator, and honestly? I wish I had gotten the SCT from Ted Jannetty. I couldn't find a vendor that could help walk me through the ins and outs of it. Ended up having to figure it all out for myself. That and the Predator only allows for like 30 seconds of data logging.

MaRoFreK · 02-24-2012, 09:17 AM

I honestly don't even know what the data logging thing is used for

. As far as for gains how is it? And I was under the impression you just plugged it in and let it go after you slected the tune you wanted.

The Stig · 02-24-2012, 09:22 AM

Well yes, if you're just using the Diablo tune. But if you ever want a custom tube from Ted, you'll want to data log to make sure it's all running good.

MaRoFreK · 02-24-2012, 09:47 AM

Oh ok got ya!! How much data log time do you need?

fourmz · 02-24-2012, 11:28 AM

I had the predator unit and thought it was a handy tool until I purchased my cam package from Ted at JRE. I bought the SCT tuner and sold my predator to a friend of mine. After using both I like the SCT better, its easier to use and I can do more with it.And, the data logging feature is better on the SCT.

RANGERGOD · 02-24-2012, 11:32 AM

You cant go wrong with the SCTx3 from Jannetty. He will write you a tune for free that is tailored for your car a little better than the canned tune from Diablo.

And, if you buy your parts from him in the future, he will re write your tune to accomodate those performance enhancments.

DoubleARS · 02-24-2012, 12:05 PM

I have a predator for my Ram and and SCT from JRE with tune for my Camaro. Diablo posting on these forums about what a joke we (this forum) is sealed the deal for me.

Ted has been great and the car feels great now too.

MaRoFreK · 02-24-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoubleARS

Diablo posting on these forums about what a joke we (this forum) is sealed the deal for me.

Ted has been great and the car feels great now too.

I've kind of gotten that vibe

. Guess I'll fork out some extra cash and get a SCT.

DoubleARS · 02-24-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaRoFreK

I've kind of gotten that vibe

. Guess I'll fork out some extra cash and get a SCT.

Considering you get a free tune if you buy it from JRE for simple bolt-ons, I don't think you can the price.

MaRoFreK · 02-27-2012, 07:47 AM

Yep I ordered the SCT from Jannetty!!!!! with the free bolt on tune! I can't wait. stage one of my build will be about 3/4 the way done

Bolt-onC6 · 02-28-2012, 04:22 PM

Do it right and get a real tuner like HP Tuner or LS1Edit. The handhelds are so limited. I sent Diablo a list of things I would like to have done to my tranny (when they get support) and they said they could not do some of them. Just basic things. This is with the new inTune and only then when they have tranny support. Definitely don't get the discontinued Predator!

BigBlue2010 · 02-28-2012, 06:08 PM

I have lots of family in buckhannon. My grandmother lives on the hill next to St Joe's. Small world. I have the predator, and paid $135 extra for a custom tune from them. They will keep adjusting it until it is perfect. Done 3 data logs already, and it keeps getting better. I am happy with the support. And it is not that hard to use. I know you bought a sct, but I put my two sense in for anyone else looking for testimonials from the consumer. Good luck with your tuner, they make a huge difference!

MaRoFreK · 02-28-2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlue2010

I have lots of family in buckhannon. My grandmother lives on the hill next to St Joe's. Small world. I have the predator, and paid $135 extra for a custom tune from them. They will keep adjusting it until it is perfect. Done 3 data logs already, and it keeps getting better. I am happy with the support. And it is not that hard to use. I know you bought a sct, but I put my two sense in for anyone else looking for testimonials from the consumer. Good luck with your tuner, they make a huge difference!

Very small world!! Shot me a PM I might know some of you Family. Funny thing is my wife wife works at St. Joes

Also thanks for you .02

02-24-2012, 08:49 AM	#1
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Diablo Predator tuner! Thoughts? I'm gonna buy a Diablo tuner this evening I was just wondering what everyones thoughts were on the Diablo. Is it a good buy? Have you had luck? who can get custom tunes? Thanks __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

02-24-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I have a predator, and honestly? I wish I had gotten the SCT from Ted Jannetty. I couldn't find a vendor that could help walk me through the ins and outs of it. Ended up having to figure it all out for myself. That and the Predator only allows for like 30 seconds of data logging. __________________

02-24-2012, 09:17 AM	#3
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	I honestly don't even know what the data logging thing is used for. As far as for gains how is it? And I was under the impression you just plugged it in and let it go after you slected the tune you wanted. __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

02-24-2012, 09:22 AM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Well yes, if you're just using the Diablo tune. But if you ever want a custom tube from Ted, you'll want to data log to make sure it's all running good. __________________

02-24-2012, 09:47 AM	#5
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Oh ok got ya!! How much data log time do you need? __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

02-24-2012, 11:28 AM	#6
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	I had the predator unit and thought it was a handy tool until I purchased my cam package from Ted at JRE. I bought the SCT tuner and sold my predator to a friend of mine. After using both I like the SCT better, its easier to use and I can do more with it.And, the data logging feature is better on the SCT. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

02-24-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
RANGERGOD IDBZ M.C. Drives: 12' IOM, 2SS, LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus, Ga. Posts: 562	You cant go wrong with the SCTx3 from Jannetty. He will write you a tune for free that is tailored for your car a little better than the canned tune from Diablo. And, if you buy your parts from him in the future, he will re write your tune to accomodate those performance enhancments. __________________

02-24-2012, 12:05 PM	#8
DoubleARS Drives: 2010 Dodge Challenger Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 124 View My Garage	I have a predator for my Ram and and SCT from JRE with tune for my Camaro. Diablo posting on these forums about what a joke we (this forum) is sealed the deal for me. Ted has been great and the car feels great now too.

02-27-2012, 07:47 AM	#11
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Yep I ordered the SCT from Jannetty!!!!! with the free bolt on tune! I can't wait. stage one of my build will be about 3/4 the way done __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

02-28-2012, 04:22 PM	#12
Bolt-onC6 Drives: 2017 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 258	Do it right and get a real tuner like HP Tuner or LS1Edit. The handhelds are so limited. I sent Diablo a list of things I would like to have done to my tranny (when they get support) and they said they could not do some of them. Just basic things. This is with the new inTune and only then when they have tranny support. Definitely don't get the discontinued Predator!

02-28-2012, 06:08 PM	#13
BigBlue2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM A6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 260	I have lots of family in buckhannon. My grandmother lives on the hill next to St Joe's. Small world. I have the predator, and paid $135 extra for a custom tune from them. They will keep adjusting it until it is perfect. Done 3 data logs already, and it keeps getting better. I am happy with the support. And it is not that hard to use. I know you bought a sct, but I put my two sense in for anyone else looking for testimonials from the consumer. Good luck with your tuner, they make a huge difference! __________________ BTR N/A Stage IV, LS3 conv. w/ trunion, 3200 Circle D, ZL1 wheels(295/305), 3.91's, Kooks Stepped LTs, SW Retro CB, AirRaid CAI, VMAX TB, SLP UDP, 160 thermo, BMR goodies Last edited by BigBlue2010; 02-28-2012 at 06:57 PM.

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