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HYPERTECH Programmer III

Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Have a chance to buy one used. Whats it worth compaired to its usage. How much can you do with it it and does it work well?

I know you can do fan turn on points.
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From what I remember..

Turn fans on at different temp.
Increase timing.
Adjust gauges for different size tires.
Increase shift points.
Shift Firmness.
Remove top speed limiter.

I would get a cable and a program for the laptop if you plan on doing any future modding. It's fairly cheap to have a custom tune written and emailed to you. Plus you have the advantage of datalogging that can save you plenty of money in the long run.

New Laptop $400
Cable $99
Custom Tune $75

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Thanks for the update on the data. Been using a laptop for sometime now. Built all the interface boxes and installed my own connectors for easy hookups. Have a couple of free programs to monitor the data. Have not used any programs to make changes or flash the chip.

I also have a Tech1 A which is also a nice tool and was just thinking of adding another programming tool to my collection. Before I go making changes to engine operation, I need to come up to speed so I know more about what I am doing.
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Originally Posted by pcolt94
Thanks for the update on the data. Been using a laptop for sometime now. Built all the interface boxes and installed my own connectors for easy hookups. Have a couple of free programs to monitor the data. Have not used any programs to make changes or flash the chip.

I also have a Tech1 A which is also a nice tool and was just thinking of adding another programming tool to my collection. Before I go making changes to engine operation, I need to come up to speed so I know more about what I am doing.
I use datamaster TTS for data logging and TunerCat for programming. The hypertech is extremely limited and a waste of money compared to what Tunercat can do. Both have trial versions on their website. For Tunercat you will need to purchase the definition file for about $10 or so to run the trail. Datamaster is great for logging and leaves almost nothing out. I've been hesitant to make changes myself which is why I went to PCMFORLESS for the tune. Once I stroke it and get it on a dyno then I may mess with it some myself and try to learn more.

http://www.tunercat.com/

http://www.ttspowersystems.com/DataMaster.html

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