installed predator today

[silver 2003]

I installed the predator on my car today, only mods so far are magnaflow catback and steeda cai. The old sotp dyno gives it a thumbs up- feels stronger through-out, but more so on bottom and midrange. I talked with James at RWTD Performance and he told me with my computer code-YDH1- to load on the pulley tune. He said the fuel curves were pretty close, but the pulley tune takes out some timing. Overall, very pleased, just thought I'd pass on my experience. one other thing, my car now idles at 750, which I like better anyway, and is a lot smoother.
John

 

[PowerWheels]

What is the standard answer on idle rpm's?

 

[silver 2003]

My car used to idle at 600-650- which I thought seemed too low

 

[DPS]

They wanted you to load the pully tune without a pully?:dw:

 

[CobraTone]

Originally posted by DPS
They wanted you to load the pully tune without a pully?:dw:

That's what I was going to ask? :shrug:

 

[silver 2003]

Yes, he said there was not a whole lot of difference in the tunes, the pulley tune pulls a few more degrees of timing, but the fuel curves ares close. He asked me which computer code i had then told me to load the pulley tune for best results. I figured he knows more than me, so i loaded it like he said, definitely runs stronger.

 

[maoun]

yeah....you can also ask him for a custom tune for free

 

[DPS]

Know that's just a little scary, I have that code also. What program am I supposed to use if I decide to get a smaller pully

 

[silver 2003]

He told me to use the pulley tune flash if you run a smaller pulley also. He will answer any questions you have if you email or call him

 

[DPS]

OK, I hate to be so dumb but who is RWTD performance? Email and phone would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

:beer:

 

[MikeW]

Originally posted by silver 2003
my computer code-YDH1- to load on the pulley tune. John

Is that the 1st run computer code ?

 

[sir-blah]

Originally posted by silver 2003
... I talked with James at RWTD Performance and he told me with my computer code-YDH1- to load on the pulley tune. ...

How do you get your computer code? Does it come up when you start with the odometer button pressed?

 

[MikeW]

Re: Re: installed predator today

Originally posted by sir-blah
How do you get your computer code? Does it come up when you start with the odometer button pressed?

I dont know about that, but it is on a small white sticker on the passenger's side door jam. I cant remember what mine is right now, seems like mine starts with a Q. I have a 1st run car.. I hear they run really rich and even have diffrent plugs stock.

 

[Black Chip]

Predator

Originally posted by silver 2003
Yes, he said there was not a whole lot of difference in the tunes, the pulley tune pulls a few more degrees of timing, but the fuel curves ares close. He asked me which computer code i had then told me to load the pulley tune for best results. I figured he knows more than me, so i loaded it like he said, definitely runs stronger.

I have pred. perf. tune installed. I wouldn't put to much faith in someone telling you to use the pulley tune with stock pulley. They pull timing out on the pulley tune due to increased boost to aviod detonation. You're just giving away HP by running that tune on a stock motor!!! BTW I set my idle at 850rpm Hoping to avoid the stall again.

 

[lethal]

Black-

I have not experienced the stall since my Predator was installed (I used the pulley tune). My idle is rock solid at 750 rpm without the air on and 850 with it on. Cold mornings, it may be a little higher, but once the engine is up to temp, right back to 750.

John

 

[RGrossman]

I have my idle set to 900 with the Predator and its so smooth, I love it.

 

[RedfireVenom]

Personally, I wouldn't put the pulley tune on an unpullied car. Extra sotp feel isn't worth messing something up.

 

[silver 2003]

James from Running with the Devil is the one who suggested me to do it. I believe he is the largest predator dealer out there. He has had his personal car on the dyno and advised me to set mine that way.
Here is his web-site- http://www.runninwiththedevil.com/

 

[03 svtvenom]

Re: Re: installed predator today

Originally posted by 97topless snake
Is that the 1st run computer code ?

Actually I think its the latest. Mine was built in April and it is YDH1.

 

[Torch Red 10th]

My car was a very late run (built June 10th) and it is YDH1 also.