Grandsportgodzilla

Hey guys just purchased a 2012 grandsport and I am looking to add a diablosport predator tune. This will most likely be my only mod other than an axle back exhaust. I know the tune is worthit as far as power and efficiency but I would like to know if I install the tune and remove it when going to the dealership will they be able to tell it was installed and in turn void my warranty?

Mike@DiabloSport

No, there is nothing left behind for the dealer to see, we cover our bases on this subject like no one else

Thanks!

dragpak

No problems here and Ive had mine to the dealer for numerous services and warranty work. Its a great tool to have.

Licit

Don't forget the convenience of reading a check engine light if it comes on, find out what the code is and then clear it if necessary.

realcanuk

There is a difference from will they be able to, and will they check. They can tell the tune has been changed if they check, but normally won't unless its a very major repair. Engine, tranny, etc. This will be debated but I believe what I was told by a friend who is a GM dealer service manager and the directive from GM that I've seen and read.

06MonteSS

only if you leave the tune installed when you go to the dealer...

if you do the restore original backup process to restore the stock original tune back into the vehicle using the diablo tool, they can not tell a thing...

2011owner

I have the Diablosport intune and have noticed a difference in the performance of my 2011 coupe.

Over the weekend on a closed off road I was able to get a chirp from the tires while the car shifted into second.

This is with an A6. Also I noticed that the tires will "make noise" easier after the tune.

Thank a vet

Mike@DiabloSport

Good to hear

Wait till we add TCM support, your shifts will be even better!

2011owner

Waiting.
What is the hold up?!?!?!

Thank a vet.

dragpak

Any idea when the TCM tunes will be available?

06MonteSS

The Trinity already has tcm/tranny support....

the predators will never get it, they are going to be phased out...

the inTune will be getting it in a future free downloadable update, but it does not have it yet...


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dragpak

What does the Trinity TCM portion of the tune adjust?

06MonteSS

it has a couple of preset tunes for firm or hard shifting... and then you can also adjust things yourself - shift points, shift pressure, shift speed...

dragpak

Thanks for the information.

miami08VETTE

Hey Monte,

A little off topic but since the OP is looking into a tuner maybe not. Can you give us a very quick summary of the differnce between Trinity and inTune. What are the key features that would make one buy one versus the other? I too am in the market and want a quick lesson in these 2 devices.

Thanks in advance!

stew1100

Just wanted to let everyone know the result of my preditor tune. I have a bone stock Z06 and loaded the 93 octane tune. I have not had it on the dyno, but I noticed when I first started the engine after the tune, it just sounded stronger. After driving around for a couple of days I really appreciated how much more easily the engine would rev. Driving was just a whole lot more fun. The 1-4 shift no longer being active is great. Well as anyone knows punching the LS7 in first gear is nothing but tire spin. I have a new paved road on the way to work that really hooks. The car just loves for you to come out of the corner in second gear, aim down the long straight away, and just sort of lay down on the throttle. The first time I perform this little morning awaking after I installed the tune, something different happened. Instead of just steppin on down the road like usual, when the engine came up on the cam, the tires started boiling. Traction control kicking in, trying to keep this untamed beast under control. How could this be? This never happened before, the road must have been cold, or I must have just hit a slick spot. so I had to try it again, and make sure the road was under ideal conditions. I did, with the same results. Wow, so this is how this car is suppose to run. The only thing you need to do to make this car any faster, is buy sticky tires, So I did. God, I Love this car.

Mike@DiabloSport

Awesome feedback, much appreciated!

Glad to hear you have a new found love for the car, as it should be

06MonteSS

I actually have both the inTune and Trinity for my car...

as for the difference between the two:

engine tune wise, the preset tunes are the same. and you can get custom tuning done for both of them as well.

the Trinity has some more features, has tcm/tranny support, and the tranny changes are nice. quicker, firmer shifts, you can adjust the shift points, shift firmness, etc..

the inTune does not have tcm/tranny support yet - but it will be getting an update in the near future to add tcm/tranny support, but currently no ETA on that...

now, from MY personal perspective and preferences - the Trinity has better, easier-to-use data logging, a bigger, color screen, so it's easier to go through while it's mounted... I like the Trinity better for data logging, since it has a windshield mount (like a gps), it has multiple gauge styles to choose from, etc. - plus you can watch/view the data (since it's mounted)... the inTune does not have a mount, so you have to hold it or put it on the seat next to you, it's a little harder to figure out and find where the parameters are to log, etc... also, with the Trinity, you can just watch/view data and not have to record a data log - with the intune, if you want to see any data, you HAVE to record a log in order for it to display on the screen - but then you have to hold it while you drive, or put it on the seat next to you since it doesn't have a mount like the Trinity.

the inTune is the predator replacement, so the logging, not having a mount, etc. is all the same like the predator was/is...

Now again, these are MY personal preferences... a lot of people like the smaller inTune better (it's the size of a credit card), and having to hold it or lay it on the seat may be no big deal to them... but for ME, for MY personal preferences, I like my Trinity better...

corveteran67

Now THAT was useful info. I'm quite happy with my 08 vert's basic performance, but the AT's sluggish downshifts have always downright irritated me. I'm not a hotrodder, and I'm not into shredding rear tires doing smoky burnouts, and dont plan on tracking my car, but I use my toggles to up and down shift just as I would a manual tranny, and I expect a Corvette auto tranny to outperform my wife's Acura auto. It's not even close! Sounds like the Trinity might be the answer. By the way can the trinity tune in better fuel economy without losing performance? Some of my friends with Vettes brag about getting 30+ MPG at 80 MPH with their C6's. I'm lucky to get 26 mpg at 70-75 MPH.

06MonteSS

you can get your fueling adjusted to get your fuel trims in line, and you usually can gain some mpg by doing that... but mileage gains are hard to predict... every vehicle is different... even if they're the same and have similar mods... location/weather, fuel used, elevation/altitude, driving habits/style, how much highway vs. city driving, etc all make a difference.... you could gain no mpg increase, or you could gain up to about 4 mpg increase... tough to say due to the variables in play... but in general/on average, people do tend to gain at least something...