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Jun 19, 2006 | 06:41 AM

R RUPERTUS

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Hypertech Power Programer Help

Ok...... So Lets Hear What You Guys Think .... Are They Worth It ? Noticable Power Increase? Better Gas Milage? I Have A 1996 Lt1 Coupe....... Pros Or Cons ..........thanks!

Jun 19, 2006 | 08:27 AM

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

I have one in my '90, the Thermomaster and it seems to be a good piece for me for "NOW" eventually I will need a custom tuned chip for max performance. There are supporting members here that burn chips(i.e.- PCM for less and ski_down_it) A lot of guys will take it from here to help you decide which way to go and with the results they have had.

Take it away!

Thanks, Matt

Jun 19, 2006 | 12:20 PM

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I had a hypertech when I first got the car. I did not get better gas milage. It did make it shift a little harder and at a higher rpm. If used with the 160 thermostat the car will run cooler. For the price I dont think that it is worth it. If you already have a laptop you can buy a cable, and have a custom tune emailed for less money. Plus you can do diagnostics or tune it your self if you ever want to. Many more options going that route and more power.

Jun 19, 2006 | 12:42 PM

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I'll have one for sale soon if you are considering it. I'm going to a custom tune. LMK

Jun 19, 2006 | 04:24 PM

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THANKS FOR THE INFO....... SO WHERE DO I LOOK FOR THE CABLE AND EMAILABLE CUSTOM TUNE ????????? YA GOT AN OLDTIMER HERE. ITS ALL NEW TO ME

Jun 19, 2006 | 04:26 PM

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I'll have one for sale soon if you are considering it. I'm going to a custom tune. LMK

ILL ASK YOU TOO SO WHERE DO I LOOK FOR INFO ON THIS CUSTOM TUNE? AGAIN ... YA GOT AN OLDTIMER HERE ....... JUST CONFUSED.......THANKS.

Jun 19, 2006 | 04:42 PM

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Give PCMFORLESS a call. The link is listed below. They also sell the cable. I would download the shareware/trial versions of Datamaster TTS and Tuner Cat just to get an idea of what else can be done later on. Also search through the Scan and Tune section here on the C4 forum.

http://www.pcmforless.com/

http://www.ttspowersystems.com/

http://www.tunercat.com/

http://www.moates.net/

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Jun 19, 2006 | 05:52 PM

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ILL ASK YOU TOO SO WHERE DO I LOOK FOR INFO ON THIS CUSTOM TUNE? AGAIN ... YA GOT AN OLDTIMER HERE ....... JUST CONFUSED.......THANKS.

There IS NO custom tune using the hypertech. Just whatever is preloaded per the manufacturer. You do have options to turn off and on some items but not nearly as extensive as a fully custom programmable tune. For a custom tune you would need a company like the above list rick has provided.