Predator and Gauges

[bkelley112]

Do you need gauges when running the Predator on the 40 HP tune? No towing just around town driving.

[BarryD]

If that's all your going to use then probably not. If your towing a heavy load then I would say yes.

[bkelley112]

I just drive it to and from work. Half city have highway.

[Rcher]

Like BarryD said, for just around town driving on the 40hp tune, most likely not.

I had a Predator tune in my '03 LB7 .. Personally, I couldnt take it staying on the 40hp tune, I experimented with all 4. I got my best mileage on the 60hp setting but you would want the gauges then, heat can build fast when you are excellerating quickly. Like getting onto a freeway or passing somebody. Gauges would give you a peace of mind knowing you are well within safe EGT's.

[Phil B.]

My Predator can easily run the EGTs over 1,400 on the long, steep grades. This is only when towing. Without towing, I haven't seen any problems [high EGTs] on any hills. From what I hear, the Predator does run a bit hotter than the other boxes. The new program (latest?) was supposed to address this but I don't notice any changes in EGT with the new program. The new program did solve the overboost/limp home problem.


Phil B.