Diablosport Predator Tuner used - should I buy?

[badermatic]

Hi folks,
I'm new to this whole tuning concept, and I need your opinion. Does it make sense to buy a used predator tuner (2007-2009 Mustang GTs) for my 2007 if I can get it for under $100. The vendor claims that the original tune from the previous vehicle has been removed. Your thoughts please.
Thanks,
Andy

 

[jared88]

If you can get it for under 100.00 I would wondering why so cheap from a vendor? I know you say its not vin. locked but ask again and make sure the part# is the correct one for your car because they are different from 06 and 07.

 

[badermatic]

Good advice. Thanks!

 

[lonepalm]

I have a Predator tuner for my F350, cost $369.00. Although I haven't tried it, the literature from Diablosport says you can switch vehicles once you restore the original tune to the VIN it's paired with.

 

[matt07gt]

Give it a shot!!! Thats a hell of a price.

 

[badermatic]

OK so now I am confused. My plan was to add a CAI and then immediately tune with the Predator, but please note the disclaimer from American Muscle.

NOTE: The Predator is a strategy tuner designed for stock and mild bolt-on cars and can not account for modifications such as CAIs that require retunes on 2007-2009 Mustangs.

They suggest going on to the SCT.

BTW - This Predator was correct for my vehicle.

Guess I'll keep looking. Thanks for your help folks.

 

[liquidpilgrim]

Hi folks,
I'm new to this whole tuning concept, and I need your opinion. Does it make sense to buy a used predator tuner (2007-2009 Mustang GTs) for my 2007 if I can get it for under $100. The vendor claims that the original tune from the previous vehicle has been removed. Your thoughts please.
Thanks,
Andy

Well I think a used one is just fine, but costs too low..be sure to ask the vendor first where he got it and if it still has it's warranty or any package with it.. then if turned out unquestionable then go for it.

 

[Unrealford]

I bought mine used, as long as it was gaurenteed unlocked , back to original staus, I actually bought 2, I had furst one, then sold it to buy a different brand, Then found out the tuner in our area preferred Diablo, So I had to ngo out find another used 1. Both of them I bough each time for 200 or less.

 

[Shades]

Personally I like the SCT better than the predator, it's very user friendly and it seems like there are more tuners who use SCT software over Diablo.

Also, you should check out an intake, tuner + tunes package from a reputable vendor, that IMO would be your money best spent (assuming you have no mods yet)

 

[Ghostly Echo]

dont buy it get a sct tuner

 

[Unrealford]

Find out what your tuner prefers, dont make guesses, Alot like SCT, But in my Area I HAD to buy Diablo. Thats what our tuner prefers..