which one is the best for a 2001 F250 crew cab 4x4, 7.3 with a lift and 35" tires...anyone?

 

I have the same question for a 2003 F250 SC FX4, stock tires.

 

i have 2003 F250 sc and i am very happy with superchip.no lift but soon to come

 

i had both and personally i think superchips microtuners performance is much better than diablo predators. However you can upgrade the predator and it has a much more advanced diagnostic scanner than the microtuner has. I would buy the superchips microtuner unless you want the added advantage of live diagnostics. But no matter which one you get i would also get a pyrometer and mount it pre-turbo . Hope this helps you out man.

 

I can't speak for the superchip tuner because i have the predator, but the biggest reason i chose diablo is because all future updates to the tuner will be free of charge and you don't have to send it in, you just download from the website and you are good to go where as with the superchip microtuner, you not only have to pay for any upgrades buy you have to send the unit in and run stock while it is reprogrammed with the update.....Supposedly the predator has lower egt's as well, who knows??? the predator is definately more cost effective in the sense that it is a one time investment reguardless. The superchip will cost you if you want the latest programs available upon release....... Hope that helped?? Do get the pyrometer if nothing else..

 

From my understandings you have to send the predator back to have it upgraded. At least that is what a moderator told me

 

I know the Diablo has a port for connection to your PC, so dirtoaddevil, it is possible you can download programs from there as well. I don't know.

As for the pyrometer, what is that, and how will it help?

--EDIT--

Oops, I looked and saw what the pryometer was. Thanks for the heads up.

 

I'M still on the fence, have not purchased one yet.

I have seen a couple of posts here where owners of the predator have had to send it back to get updated.

So maybe it is not true.

 

Directly from Motorhaven's website.......

MotorHaven.com :: Performance Chips & Tuners :: Diablo Predator - 1999 - 2003 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel



Diablo Predator For 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Ford Trucks, SUVs And Vans!
The Diablo Predator was engineered to raise hell!

The Predator is the premier tuning product for the Power Stroke! The Predator is a tunable performance module, which utilizes flash technology to reprogram the original ECU chip for optimum performance and drivability.

NEWLY UPDATED!
DiabloSport has just released their latest version of the Predator programmer. The Predator has new and improved tuning
for cooler EGT's (exhaust gas temperatures) and smoother driveability. Options include: Features

Easy to use. Novice users can select preset performance settings.
5 Performance settings!
tow file, 40 HP, 110 ft/lbs torque
60 HP, 145 ft/lbs torque (fuel economy performance tune)
85 HP, 190 ft/lbs torque
100 HP - 200+ ft/lbs torque, new feature!


altitude (tow file specifically made for high altitude) new feature!

transmission adjustments (none, firm & hard)

speed limiter adjustment

State of the art OBD-II diagnostics live sensor reading (not just a simplistic code reader)

up to 30 minutes data logging at 90 samples per second that can be viewed on the Predator screen or uploaded to your desktop pc new feature!

even quicker programming time (less than 2 minutes)
custom or modified files can be uploaded into the Predator without sending in the unit

300% larger viewable screen than other brands.
Backlit screen allows you to use the tool in full sunlight or total darkness

Full text OBD-II Diagnostics + diesel specific diagnostics

Real-time sensor input data monitoring (fuel, MAP, coolant temp, RPM, live diagnostic codes, etc.). Over 100 parameters can be monitored in real time.

Read and clears DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) with full text DTC explanation.

Can reprogram performance tune or restore stock tune even if dealer reflashes the ECU

Port which will allow future download of updates and customized programs

Lifetime Warranty!

 

Thanks to all you Ford Powerstrokers, I have made up my mind to get a Predator, but found it 50.00 cheaper from a place in Idaho than what was quoted to me by phone from Motorhaven.
Thanks, Jerry. The other problem I have is how do I re-calibrate the speedometer since its 7 mph faster with 35" tires?.......ideas?

 

in response to 02psd4me post. the posts you read probably were referring to the previous version of the predator because up until the latest version with the 100hp setting and altitude program, they did require you to send the unit in for the upgrades while they were still free. Now it is possible to download the latest updates for free using the PC Port on the unit.