Diablo Predator - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

slomach03 · 04-15-2017, 08:04 PM

I got offered a Diablo Predator U7146 unmarried tuner for $200. Worth it or not?

311-420 · 04-15-2017, 09:57 PM

That's more than I would pay for a flasher that old, especially a predator. Are you going to do a real tune sometime? If so, get whichever flasher that your tuner has the software for and prefers to use. Most times it is sct for these cars.

slomach03 · 04-15-2017, 10:15 PM

I most likely won't ever be dealing with a real tune shop mostly because I can't find one anywhere near me that's any good and the expense is rough as well.

Thunderbolt · 04-16-2017, 05:31 AM

Your Mach still has the factory tune on it? Or did the previous owner return it to stock to keep his tuner?

slomach03 · 04-16-2017, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

Your Mach still has the factory tune on it? Or did the previous owner return it to stock to keep his tuner?

It is still stock as far as I know when I comes to the tune. I am hoping to get a little more bang out of it. Headers are a no options for a kalifornian and I've heard a throttle body won't do much. Thought a tuner might help

311-420 · 04-16-2017, 09:53 AM

I ran a canned diablo tune and preferred my stock tune over it. I wouldn't waste my money and run a more aggressive tune without verifying it on a dyno.

01yellerCobra · 04-17-2017, 01:05 PM

Are you going to be doing the work? The labor on a header swap can be expensive. Personally I'd look into other things like gears first.

slomach03 · 04-17-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 01yellerCobra

Are you going to be doing the work? The labor on a header swap can be expensive. Personally I'd look into other things like gears first.

I wouldn't be doing the work which is why I haven't pulled the trigger on the headers. The gears I have now are fine although I wouldn't mind doing 4.30s

311-420 · 04-17-2017, 04:58 PM

One of my favorite bolt ons is an aluminum driveshaft. It was right up there near the top of most noticeable mods I did.

slomach03 · 04-17-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

One of my favorite bolt ons is an aluminum driveshaft. It was right up there near the top of most noticeable mods I did.

Really. I've done a bit of research into them. Do you know what the install for an auto is like or if it's much different then the manual.

slomach03 · 04-19-2017, 09:51 PM

One other question. I've read and read the information on here about UDPs. I gather they are pretty rough on the manuals. What about autos? Will I be facing similar dangerous and catastrophic failure or is it not much of an issue? My Mach is a daily and I do occasionally take it to the high RPMs. Thanks guys

04-15-2017, 08:04 PM	#1
slomach03 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central California Posts: 219	Diablo Predator I got offered a Diablo Predator U7146 unmarried tuner for $200. Worth it or not? __________________ 2003 TORCH RED Mach 1 Auto SLP Loudmouth 1 Mac O/R ProChamber ICT Billet 1/2in Spacer JLT Ram Air Intake FRPP 4.10 Gears FRPP Aluminum DriveShaft SCT REV X Tuner Black 17X9 1995 Cobra Rs

04-15-2017, 09:57 PM	#2
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Diablo Predator That's more than I would pay for a flasher that old, especially a predator. Are you going to do a real tune sometime? If so, get whichever flasher that your tuner has the software for and prefers to use. Most times it is sct for these cars. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

04-15-2017, 10:15 PM	#3
slomach03 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central California Posts: 219	Re: Diablo Predator I most likely won't ever be dealing with a real tune shop mostly because I can't find one anywhere near me that's any good and the expense is rough as well. __________________ 2003 TORCH RED Mach 1 Auto SLP Loudmouth 1 Mac O/R ProChamber ICT Billet 1/2in Spacer JLT Ram Air Intake FRPP 4.10 Gears FRPP Aluminum DriveShaft SCT REV X Tuner Black 17X9 1995 Cobra Rs

04-16-2017, 05:31 AM	#4
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,465	Re: Diablo Predator Your Mach still has the factory tune on it? Or did the previous owner return it to stock to keep his tuner? __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) I'm livin' the Office Space dream. I'm retired, and sit on my azz and do nothing. Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

04-16-2017, 09:53 AM	#6
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Diablo Predator I ran a canned diablo tune and preferred my stock tune over it. I wouldn't waste my money and run a more aggressive tune without verifying it on a dyno. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

04-17-2017, 01:05 PM	#7
01yellerCobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,104	Are you going to be doing the work? The labor on a header swap can be expensive. Personally I'd look into other things like gears first. __________________ New Ride: 2004 Mystichrome Cobra-Accufab SBTB and plenum, Steeda 2.8" upper, Bassani X, Borla Stingers, Mcleod RXT, MGW shifter, Level 5 halfshafts, chrome FR500's, Stiffler's FIT system and DS safety loop, GT pumps, BA3000, tuned by owner

04-17-2017, 04:58 PM	#9
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Diablo Predator One of my favorite bolt ons is an aluminum driveshaft. It was right up there near the top of most noticeable mods I did. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

04-19-2017, 09:51 PM	#11
slomach03 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central California Posts: 219	Re: Diablo Predator One other question. I've read and read the information on here about UDPs. I gather they are pretty rough on the manuals. What about autos? Will I be facing similar dangerous and catastrophic failure or is it not much of an issue? My Mach is a daily and I do occasionally take it to the high RPMs. Thanks guys __________________ 2003 TORCH RED Mach 1 Auto SLP Loudmouth 1 Mac O/R ProChamber ICT Billet 1/2in Spacer JLT Ram Air Intake FRPP 4.10 Gears FRPP Aluminum DriveShaft SCT REV X Tuner Black 17X9 1995 Cobra Rs

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