WHY USE OUR CL7140 DIABLOSPORT PREDATOR OVER OTHER TUNING OPTIONS?

Owners of 2005 and newer Mustangs are faced with a unique situation that did not exist in the past. The new computer used on these vehicles are so sensitive that a computer re-program is necessary when you install an air intake that substanitally increases the airflow available to the engine. Even if you were to cut the factory mass airflow body free from the lid of the stock airbox assembly and clamp a cone air filter directly on it, the air/fuel ratio would jump from the safe (rich) stock level of 12:1 to a much leaner than ideal 14:1. When you increase the size of the air meter housing, it goes even leaner.

Since we were the first company to offer a complete air intake upgrade for the 2005 Mustang, we identified early on that it was important to offer a complete tuning solution that can be used by anyone, regardless of whether or not they had the option of testing their vehicle on the dyno. As of this moment, there are no less than 10 different computers used in the 2005 and 2006 model Mustang vehicles. Regardless of which tuning option you use, you will HAVE to purchase a handheld programmer from someone in order to deliver the tuning adjustments to your computer. Even if you go to a dyno shop to have your vehicle "custom tuned" on the dyno, you will still have to purchase a programmer in addition to paying for the dyno time and their programming. If you "mail order" a programmer other than the CL7140 Predator that we provide, even if it is the standard 7140 Predator tuner, it will require that you have a custom tune loaded into the programmer that is specific to your factory computer's box code. This means that you must first identify which computer came in your vehicle from the factory before the appropriate tune can be installed into the handheld programmer. In order to eliminate the hassles involved with having to load custom tunes into these programmers, we have worked with Diablosport to offer a simple plug-and-play solution.

When using our CL7140 Predator tuner, it comes pre-loaded with the appropriate tunes for ALL of the computers used in the 2005 to present Mustangs, including the V6 models. The tuner will automatically recognize which computer is in the vehicle, and it will make the necessary tuning adjustments based upon the octane quality of fuel that you select from the menu. With this tuner, you do not have to worry about which computer your car came with from the factory. With other tuning options, you must have custom tunes loaded into the programmer that are specfic to your computer box code. This also makes you dependent on the tuner that provided you with the programmer if you decide that you need to make changes, or want to use the tuning device on another vehicle.

Since the Predator has it's own operating system contained within the unit, you are able to make all adjustments without the need to interface the handheld device with a computer. The only reason why you would ever need to hook the Predator up to a PC would be to perform a new revision update or to transfer information that you have data logged into the unit for advanced diagnostics. If there is anything at all that you would like to change about the programming on the vehicle, it can be easily performed by yourself without the need of involving a professional tuner. Through a simple user interface, you can easily change important settings such as: Top speed limiter, rev limiters, tire diameter, rear axle ratio, ignition timing and wide open throttle fuel delivery.

If you make future changes to the vehicle that effect the tuning requirements of the engine, these adjustments are easily performed through the Predator. Using your existing tune as a base, you can modify parameters as necessary and then load the adjusted tune into the computer. If making significant changes to the fuel or timing, we strongly reccomend that you use a dyno that is equipped with a wide-band air/fuel ratio analyzer, so that appropriate adjustments can be made. In summary, we feel that the CL7140 is the best tuning option when using our air intake upgrades for the following reasons:

1. ALL tunes for ALL computers are pre-loaded into the unit. It does not matter which computer your vehicle came with from the factory. These tunes are available for 87, 91 and 93 octane, as well as a "base tune" if you would like to make your own custom modifications from stock levels. If you choose the tune that is appropriate for your octane level, you will receive an appropriate air/fuel ratio and level of timing without needing to place your vehicle on the dyno.
2. Advanced tuning adjustments may be made to the vehicle without the need of a PC or a professional tuning shop. You will not be at the mercy of tuners to perform additional tuning adjustments when using this unit.
3. The "real time data" function of the Predator is a valuable feature that allows you to monitor engine parameters. This makes advanced tuning adjustments possible to experienced users without the need of a dyno.
4. Cost savings. Compare the additional cost of purchasing the CL7140 Predator in the combo package, as opposed to the total cost of purchasing another programmer from a custom tune shop with the possible added costs of their programming fees and dyno time charges.