Diesel Place newbe here, great website!:ro)

Just wondering if anyone is running the Predator with the factory exhaust (3.5") and have EGT guages. What kind of temps are you getting with which settings?

I just purchased the Predator mainly to change tire sizes, but may be tempted to try out the 40 or 65 setting before I can install the EGT guage. I do not pull anything, but would like the piece of mind knowing someone else has been there done that without problems.

Thanks

2002 Almost-Virgin (pre-OEM Cat Filter) DMax LB7 ZF-6:D Extended Cab Long Bed.):h

Welcome to the site! You won't have any problems as long as you don't put the 120hp setting in. It will nuke your tranny.

I have used the 40 and 65HP settings without any problems. A blast to about 70mph gets me up to about 1200 deg F but crusing at that speed it drops to 625. So romping around on the lower settings I'm sure you'll be ok unless your going up a 15% grade that is a few miles long and you have your foot into the radiator.
I have not yet used the 85HP and I've hear that it might be marginal at limp the tranny. I plan to get 4 inch exhaust before spring (when I do start pulling a FW trailer).

Thanks for the responses from both of you. I just received the Predator, installed the 40 hp tune and took it for a spin. I did not even floor it, but all I can say is OH MY!):h Noticed moderate smoke about the time I shifted at about 2,000 RPM and noticably stronger pulling. The transmission should not be a problem (unless it falls out) since I have the ZF-6.:eek:

Thanks Again.

The ZF-6 is a differant animal...you might want to change the tittle of this thread or post another indicating that you have a handshaker and predator.
I ran my truck with the stock exhaust and the 120 tune for 5000 miles until it limped the Alli. I wouldn't recommend it with out gages (Predator runs hot)...but my truck is still running.

Thanks, I changed the thread title. Glad to hear your truck lived!:D

foot into the radiator.
I have not yet used the 85HP and I've hear that it might be marginal at limp the tranny.
I hope not.:o