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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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which is better the diablo three stage chip 54/78. or the new diablo predator.and why? thanks
 
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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Cool chip or programer

Out of those two I like the Predator for the following reasons from what I have read:

-Ease of installation, you don't have to clean the contacts on the PCM, just plug and play.

-Removable and doesn't leave tell tale signs it was there like a chip

-Four settings with the highest giving 85hp

-Can read codes.

-Can clear codes.

-Even if dealer reflashes your PCM it will still work.



Hope this helps.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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chip or programer

Assuming you have a late '99 and newer SuperDuty, I'd say you have a choice. If yours is older, like mine, the Delta is the only choice at the current time, but it has it's advantages too, for now. You can program in more power with the Delta, but that will come along quickly enough with the Predator. I don't know if the actual structure of the chip will change, or if they'll merely come out with programs that are downloadable to a burner, but if I were in the market, I'd wait just a little while, and get the Predator after hotter burns are available.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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The chip will always have advantages over the tuner and visa versa. Switch on the fly is a big deal for multi-use trucks verses the guy who ocassionally tows.
 
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