Dr. Performance Predator

[Desert Proven]

Does anyone have experience with the Predator? How does it compare to some of the other "chip" products out there???



thanks

 

[24V-DSL]

Be aware....

Dr. Performance has a poor reputation among TDR members. Do a search on Dr. Performance, get a cold beverage of choice, sit back and do your homework.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Moving this over to the Engine Accy's area for better exposure for ya.

 

[Loaded 45]

I have both the edge ez, with the 6 settings and the 85 hp. predator for my 03 ho. Took the ez off due to surging problems.

Edge is going to warranty the ez with a four setting only module - big deal ! The predator that I am running now is the same power or more than the ez at the sixth setting.

My truck does run smoother and no codes with the predator installed. I am going to upgrade to either the 130 hp predator or the tst box.

 

[dpuckett]

I dont know about the newer boxes, but on the older mechanical engines, they were quite vague about what they did, and never gave me any satisfactory answers. I was towing a GCVW of 24K last winter (hay on a BP flatbed trailer), and ate a Dr Performance 2nd Gen towing a TT (had Dr Performance on the side, kinda like a Banks stickers on steroids) on I-70 in eastern KS. I was in a 93 D350 with STOCK injectors, STOCK turbo (w/12cm housing), and some modest pump tuning- made about 28 psi peak.



One other thing that got my attention was they claim to not add fuel, they just atomize it better. That is good for <50 hp. You are NOT going to gain 100, 120 or more HP without adding fuel, no matter what kind of wizardry you perform under that hood.



They also claim that since their fuelling is so efficient, there is no need for a pyrometer. B. S. Need I really say more? It is my personal opinion that ANYONE running a turbocharged ANYTHING needs a pyrometer. It is just too cheap an insurance against a melt- down. ANy company that tells you you dont need one is doing themselves- and you- a disservice.



I cant tell you to get a DrP kit or not, But do your homework before you buy, and figure out which is best for you. Ask questions, and if it sounds like a bunch of snake oil hype, it most likely is.



Daniel