New V10 owner with question on Diablosport programmer
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by Dargo
Sorry guys, I didn't intend to cause any problems. I'm obviously new here and was just curious about these tuners.
BTW, I do have a '62 Chevy with a 572ci big block in it that doesn't need any tuner.
BTW, I do have a '62 Chevy with a 572ci big block in it that doesn't need any tuner.
You asked a good question. Sorry for the
responses by others. If you have any other questions feel free to post them.
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From: HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
I apologize to everyone else on this post for getting side tracked. I just gave my opinion due to the fact of how happy I was with the fact that the truck I've had for 100k is now running better than it ever has and someone didn't agree.........maybe that's why it's called an opinion.
Once again I apologize to all.
Once again I apologize to all.
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From: SE Texas
Originally Posted by teamgsxr
I'm sorry, Jim Jr's normally aspirated mustang has gone a 11.51 without the aid of a blower. what's that...........ONE SECOND FASTER !!!
JL
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From: SE Texas
Originally Posted by teamgsxr
I just gave my opinion due to the fact of how happy I was with the fact that the truck I've had for 100k is now running better than it ever has and someone didn't agree.........maybe that's why it's called an opinion.
JL
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by teamgsxr
I apologize to everyone else on this post for getting side tracked. I just gave my opinion due to the fact of how happy I was with the fact that the truck I've had for 100k is now running better than it ever has and someone didn't agree.........maybe that's why it's called an opinion.
Once again I apologize to all.
Once again I apologize to all.
If your happy with a certain product or service I would like to hear about it and I'm shure others here would also.
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Hey sparky, tell me more about your programmer. I just recieved the Superchips 1715 MaxTuner in the mail today but haven't plugged and played yet. I'm driving a '03 F250 V10 4x4 which is about to turn 100K. I'm having it regeared with 4.88s to become a dedicated tow rig. With 35" Toyos and 4" lift on it I'm getting 10.4MPG per the truck's computer. Would you by this programmer again? etc
matt
P.S. I would've PM'd you but I'm apparently not allowed
matt
P.S. I would've PM'd you but I'm apparently not allowed
Last edited by frankovsky; Mar 7, 2008 at 07:00 PM. Reason: ps
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From: Birnamwood
Originally Posted by sprky
i have a superchips tuner that i am going to be selling. it worked well on my truck. i got about 1-2 mpg increase ans it felt like more power. blew the engine in it and am going to buy a new 3v. if interested pm me
sorry just saw the year of your truck. mine only goes to 03
sorry just saw the year of your truck. mine only goes to 03
Thanks
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From: St. James Long Island
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Originally Posted by Navistar
I use the diablosport in my 04, the only way to feel any seet of pants power increase is with the 93 octane tune, and even that needs some tweeking. Premium fuel is a problem. My fuel mileage stayed the same or went down slightly, you always seem to want to get into the throttle a little more with the added power.
I hear what you're saying about always wanting to get into the throttle to feel the new power. You almost feel like if you don't get on it a bit there was no need for the tune (unless you're towing of course).
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Yup, just like you said it, high price... I think the built in 93 octane tune is not that generous. I'm not looking for the "looney tune" but i think there's more to be had. I wish TS Performance stayed involved in gas tuning there 6 position switch chip for the psd was amazing. If you run across any tweaks to the 93 octane tune let me know. I run the ebay y-pipe but i have a set of DougThorley headers and y-pipe ready to install. I dont have a third car in the family so cant afford the down time.
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Yup, just like you said it, high price... I think the built in 93 octane tune is not that generous. I'm not looking for the "looney tune" but i think there's more to be had. I wish TS Performance stayed involved in gas tuning there 6 position switch chip for the psd was amazing. If you run across any tweaks to the 93 octane tune let me know. I run the ebay y-pipe but i have a set of DougThorley headers and y-pipe ready to install. I dont have a third car in the family so cant afford the down time.
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I use the diablosport in my 04, the only way to feel any seet of pants power increase is with the 93 octane tune, and even that needs some tweeking. Premium fuel is a problem. My fuel mileage stayed the same or went down slightly, you always seem to want to get into the throttle a little more with the added power.
The predator is a very useful unit. Once you figure out all the changes you can make it is well worth the money.
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There were 2 or 3 engine settings with the Diablo that I didn't touch out of lack of knowledge. The Diablo is supposed to be about the best for the V-10 if your only using off the shelf settings. With 93 I do feel I'm getting the 30 to 40HP increase and I firmed up the shifts which I like quite a bit. Overall a nice product. My wallet is definitely a little light from the 93 though. Enjoy
If you would like, I will email you a "87 octane tune" that you modify on your tuner that works quite well and you'll be able to use 87 octane in it. I've been messing with this thing since it first came out.
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30-40hp is a bit much. You really should change the trans pressure setting down to 40 or 50 or you'll thrash your trans and u-joints.
If you would like, I will email you a "87 octane tune" that you modify on your tuner that works quite well and you'll be able to use 87 octane in it. I've been messing with this thing since it first came out.
If you would like, I will email you a "87 octane tune" that you modify on your tuner that works quite well and you'll be able to use 87 octane in it. I've been messing with this thing since it first came out.
For me it worked out great. I didn't dyno the truck but I have owned it for 5 years and it's now like driving a different vehicle. I figure it would take at least 30HP to make a truck drive this different. The OEM program cripples the V-10 quite a bit so that type of gain through re-programing doesn't seem unrealistic. I appreciate your offer to E-mail me the 87 octane program. I assume it's a compromise as far as performance vs fuel costs. Everything I read about this tuner said 93 was the only way to achieve true performance gains. I guess I'm just saying I wouldn't want to go backwards. I'm enjoying the way the truck is running. Thanks