Hypertech power programmer?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bloomington MN
Hypertech power programmer?
Racer
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I used one on mine...and yes it will probably show a diff on the dyno....but I didn't notice enough of a difference between having it in and running without it.
The biggest thing I did notice about the hypertech was it fried my ECM. It got wet and shorted out..and took my ECM with it.
I recommend no. Just one opinion though!!
P.S. I used the programmer that plugged Between the main harness and the ECM. The one for your link is plug and reprogram...so in essence..I may not have answered your question at all!! Sorry.
The biggest thing I did notice about the hypertech was it fried my ECM. It got wet and shorted out..and took my ECM with it.
I recommend no. Just one opinion though!!
P.S. I used the programmer that plugged Between the main harness and the ECM. The one for your link is plug and reprogram...so in essence..I may not have answered your question at all!! Sorry.
Last edited by ncsugreywolf; Nov 9, 2004 at 08:23 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Originally Posted by 94Polo6Speed
Well- I used it on my stock 94 LT1 automatic...I bought it used\new here for $150...it firmed up my shift points, and changed the temps the fans come on...I can certainly feel the shift's now...oh, it also changed the rev limiter and top end restrictions. I would say for $150 it was worth it- but $300 is too much for a stock tuned car...now if you had some mod's it may be better...
I did get my $150's worth though...but you having a 6 speed would only get a few little things...it says it adds 31 ft\lbs of torque @ 1500 RPM...all I can say is the shifts are a ton more then stock!
Le Mans Master
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Definitely not worth it for a 6-speed. The shift firmness ability for autos is a good feature, but their so-called engine power tuning sucks. Some have dyno'd and lost about 3 - 5hp using the Hypedtech tuning.
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From: Global Warming My Butt
Originally Posted by byte_me
I would say for $150 it was worth it- but $300 is too much for a stock tuned car...now if you had some mod's it may be better...
So what you are saying...a canned program expecting stock hardware would do better if you had beefier hardware in the car?
Hypertech's do their thing on PURE stock engines only...because that's what they used when they did the tuning...you put on a set of headers and you need to strap the car on a dyno and custom tune.
I'm running the program right now...on the 1/4 it pulled 1/10th off my times...I can easily run a 13.4 now...13.55 was my best before.
Want the best bang for your buck? Get a adjustable fuel regulator and get it dyno tuned...your pig-rich LT1 would pick up a REAL 10 HP for $500 bucks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
It matters....
It matters what you want it to do. Its great at changing shift points on an automatic. Great for reprograming for a new Tstat temperatures.
Change your speedometer for gear or wheel changes and outside of that?
Change your speedometer for gear or wheel changes and outside of that?
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by MinnesotaWhite
Want the best bang for your buck? Get a adjustable fuel regulator and get it dyno tuned...your pig-rich LT1 would pick up a REAL 10 HP for $500 bucks.
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