New (to me) Predator U7170

[daddy_k]

I purchased a U7170 from a friend and I have a few questions. I intalled it yesterday on my 99 F-250 and so far so good. Here are My questions:

1. On boot up I see Ford_7_3 version 8r01. When I look at the downloads for updates I see version 7r19 with a boot up Ford_7_3. Is this correct, it looks like the current download is version 7. With bootup of pstroke73 the update is version vr05. Which one is for my tuner? Would I gain any benefit trying to update or should I just leave the current version as is?

2. I am currently unable with this version to adjust my shift firmness. Is this a function of 8r01? I did not understand why the instruction manual shows how to change shift firmness when my device was unable.

3. I also was disappointed with the lack of written instructions in the installation manual on how to perform a software upgrade. In fact my manual did not mention it at all. I am telling you this only so you can inprove on future manuals. I know the instructions are on the web site but you do not even tell the customer to go to the web site for information on upgrades.

Thanks for your help

[mikel]

1. Go ahead and apply the 7r19dz file to the Predator, this should add the tranny adjustments.
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3. This is something we are looking into.

Thanks

[daddy_k]

Thanks Mike. Do I need to return the PCM to stock prior to the download? Also are the tunes any different betwee 7r19 and 8r01? Does my version of Predator allow the 8r05 update?