After the P2 powered up, we followed the screen prompts in the "Tune" menu which gave us the choice of selecting one of two pre-built tunes to upload to the Charger's Powertrain Control Module (PCM). With the baseline established, the P2 was connected to the OBDII port under the dash of the Charger.
All three runs were within 1 percent of each other with a best baseline of 343 lb-ft of torque from 4,200-4,500 rpm and a peak of 317 hp at 5,200 rpm. With the Hemi and the drivetrain warmed up, three pulls were performed to establish a baseline. The Charger was strapped to the Pennsylvania College of Technology's Mustang chassis dynamometer. If you feel your Hemi may be too extreme for the 50-state compliant P2, visit for guidance.
If a Hemi has radical engine changes, DiabloSport offers the Predator P2 Pro Performance Programmer, which includes the DiabloSport tuning built in, and has the ability to accept a Chip Master Revolution (CMR) custom tune, provided by independent dealers.
Currently, the Hemi has SOS coils from Performance Distributors, AMSOIL products throughout the drivetrain, a pair of TTI long-tube headers and full exhaust, and a Trickflow underdrive damper installed. The Charger has been a test bed for a series of evaluations over the last year. When you start making internal engine modifications, forced induction, use race fuel, or bigger cams, then you may need a custom tune." With the relatively stock test car used in this story-a 2006 5.7L Hemi Charger-the 50-state compliant tuner with the built-in tunes would meet our needs. According to Matt Barker of DiabloSport: "The Predator P2 is a completely redesigned piece of hardware compared to the original Predator." Barker continued, "It has a full color screen, a lightning-fast user interface, and a broader vehicle coverage for each sku." The Predator P2 is a premium tuner packaged in a comfortable ergonomic case with a five-button controlled navigation screen, which provides great tuning capabilities at a low cost."īarker explains: "With simple upgrades like an intake or exhaust, the pre-built tuning in the P2 will work great. 7301, $329.95, retail), is an all-new design that extends the legacy of the Predator. The new Predator, called the Predator P2 (part No. As time progressed, DiabloSport dropped the aging Predator, but after a few years' hiatus, the Predator is back. At the time of its introduction, the Predator was an advanced tool that provided the enthusiast an opportunity to modify the factory software and take advantage of the potential of newly installed bolt-on parts. CMR custom tuners are all over the country and they build some of the most powerful custom tunes on the planet.When it comes to hand-held tuners that modify the factory tune on a mildly upgraded Mopar Hemi, the Predator was the tuner of choice for nearly a decade. The Platinum i3 is perfect for the car, truck or SUV owner who wants powerful tuning ready to go right out of the box but also wants to keep future modifications covered with custom tuning capabilities that the CMR Custom Tuning software provides. Combining industry leading pre-built tuning with limitless custom tuning options. The Platinum i3 is designed as an all in one tuner.
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