predator vs dp tuner
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predator vs dp tuner
I currently have predator with 40 tow, 60 econo, and 85. Was just wondering for those of you that swithched to dp tuner, what is the major difference, and what dp tunes are equivalent to the predator tunes I currently have.
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From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire
i never had a predator...but most of them are made for any ford truck and will lie to the computer to push more fuel to make more horse power..and thats a bout it...
a DP tuner is a custom made tune that is made for your ford trucks computer..jody makes the computer make the motor make more horse power..it doesnt lie to it..that way you have a safe running stroker..if you have an auto trans..his tunes will also bump up the trans line pressure..move the shift points and locks the tc a little faster depending on the tune and it puts the power you just made to the ground..you would have better shifts if you back it with a BTS vb...jody and brian work together for a much better shift..its also a switch on the fly tuner..i cant see why you would even think about a differnt tuner..
a DP tuner is a custom made tune that is made for your ford trucks computer..jody makes the computer make the motor make more horse power..it doesnt lie to it..that way you have a safe running stroker..if you have an auto trans..his tunes will also bump up the trans line pressure..move the shift points and locks the tc a little faster depending on the tune and it puts the power you just made to the ground..you would have better shifts if you back it with a BTS vb...jody and brian work together for a much better shift..its also a switch on the fly tuner..i cant see why you would even think about a differnt tuner..
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I have had the Predator and replaced it with the DP tuner. The major differences? DP tuner has: more power, lower EGTs, better MPG, and an awesome shifting program for the auto trans.
Honestly, there is nothing on the Predator that compares to the DP tuner. It just behaves better and runs better with the DP tuner. Plus, the ability to change settings on the fly is a nice.
Honestly, there is nothing on the Predator that compares to the DP tuner. It just behaves better and runs better with the DP tuner. Plus, the ability to change settings on the fly is a nice.
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Yes there isn't any comparison to DPtuner of the past power enhancers i've ran. None of them can hold a candle to DPtuner and to top it off, the transmission tuning on the files are amazing, he is so good with the transmission tuning as well. I would compare the "120" setting, the most extreme setting on the Predator to a tame, 80 horsepower "economy" tune that DPtuner has. A guy went from up north down to Florida and got a consistent 22mpg on an 80hp tune!
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From: bolton ct
i got a predator and it locked my truck in performance mode, well after paying the dealer for a reflash i got a little peeved and after a six pack or three my buddies and i used it for a wheel chock###$$$
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I had the predator.
DP unleases all the power of the 7.3 in both the low end before boost, and the top end after boost. Really amazing power.
DP unleases all the power of the 7.3 in both the low end before boost, and the top end after boost. Really amazing power.
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From: Idaho City Idaho
what first dp tunner or a bts vb
i am oriering my guages at the end of the week.
I was planning to do the work to the tans next bts vb, full flush, new filter, and a trans cooler, then get a dp tunner.
should i do it that way
or can i get the power first 
thanks Keith
I was trying to start a new therad oops
I was planning to do the work to the tans next bts vb, full flush, new filter, and a trans cooler, then get a dp tunner.
should i do it that way
or can i get the power first thanks Keith
I was trying to start a new therad oops
Last edited by luvemhot; Jan 13, 2007 at 05:00 PM. Reason: wrong spot
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thanks aklim So I still have to make the desicion on what first.I dont want to hurt the trans so i guess i will do that work to it first and wait to have the ride you all are talking about
Keith
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From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire
Originally Posted by luvemhot
thanks aklim So I still have to make the desicion on what first.I dont want to hurt the trans so i guess i will do that work to it first and wait to have the ride you all are talking about
Keith
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Last edited by ron's power stoke; Jan 13, 2007 at 08:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by jtharvey
I have had the Predator and replaced it with the DP tuner. The major differences? DP tuner has: more power, lower EGTs, better MPG, and an awesome shifting program for the auto trans.
Honestly, there is nothing on the Predator that compares to the DP tuner. It just behaves better and runs better with the DP tuner. Plus, the ability to change settings on the fly is a nice.
Honestly, there is nothing on the Predator that compares to the DP tuner. It just behaves better and runs better with the DP tuner. Plus, the ability to change settings on the fly is a nice.