Predator question

[USAF150H-D]

What's up ya'll? I have a question for the experts here. I am going to keep my truck stock due to the fact I am taking it to Germany and it is a pain in the a$$ to find shops to fix any screw-ups i may do to the truck. So now on with he question, if I just get a predator tuner, will it yield any gains for a stock engine? I don't want to pay $400 dollars for 5hp!! Any help or suggestions are much appreciated.

[USAF150H-D]

ANYONE?????????

[jwhite]

if you are keeping your truck stock, i would not waste the money on a predator.
most people who have the predator use it to flash a new tune to the truck b/c they have modified their trucks boost levels (by changing the upper/lower pulley, aftermarket blower etc.)
and in that case, they might want to adjust the vehicles timing, remap the transmission shift points or adjust the fuel table to compensate for the "bolt on" power additions.

to the best of my knowledge (which sometimes isn't that vast), a predator will not do much for a stock truck.

[USAF150H-D]

Thanks J!! Any other people out there?

[1FastSCrew]

Way back when my truck was in stock form, I pulled 317HP. Adding the Predator only, that jumped up to 329HP on the same dyno on the same day. So is it worth it for 10-15HP? That is up to you.

For less than $400, if you don't want to do much to your truck, I would get a FTVB ($225?) to give you firmer shifts, and a K&N drop in filter ($50) to allow the engine to breathe better. These are very basic mods that shouldn't give you any problems while overseas.

[USAF150H-D]

Hey thanks for the help guys. Yeah I think I will look at some other "basic mods". I don't think $400 for 10 hp is worth it. Thanks ya'll!!

[Dbl G]

You would be surprised, I have already paid that a few times for less. Get the K&N FIPK $230 10-12 Hp. gain.

[fepony]

I'm running a SCT with dyno tune, 6# lower and K&N. I dynoed 376/465 to the rear wheels. Total cost was right at $650. Using your stock numbers, this will net you 60+ rwhp and be very reliable and a BLAST to drive. That translates to just over $10 a hp. Hard to beat that.

[USAF150H-D]

Very true, $10 a horse is good, I am just a little worried about something breaking while I am in Germany. Maybe I could run a 4# and a tune, from what I have heard a 4 is very safe.

[Dbl G]

393 Hp and change Safe and yeah 491 Tq Safe with a little rubber band slippage. Safe is a relative word in retrospect.

[fepony]

I am VERY paranoid because I am very hearing impaired and can't hear detonation. If I run a 6#r and feel safe, you can bet it is. As long as your tuner is good you got no worries. I drive mine like I stole it everyday.

[Dbl G]

For mid aged I drive as if a blue hair, however at times for mid-aged I drive as if a HP starved teen ager.

[USAF150H-D]

So is there somewhere I can get a package deal on a Predator and a 4#? If not where is the best place to purchase? Last question what am I looking at to have the 4# installed? Thanks again!!!

[Dbl G]

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