Hypertech Streetrunner
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Racer
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From: Shakopee Minnesota
Hypertech Streetrunner
I am thinking about getting a Hypertech Streetrunner chip. Here are things I have heard, I want to know if they are true. '86 Auto transmission with a KN air filter.
1. Only difference is at WOT
2. I have a shift kit that makes it shift faster and harder. Will the chip will reduce the "throw" when the car shifts? ...I like that kick.
3. If I get the Thermomaster with the new thermostat, the radiator fan will be spinning all the time.
4. Anything to add?
Thanks a bunch,
Jack
1. Only difference is at WOT
2. I have a shift kit that makes it shift faster and harder. Will the chip will reduce the "throw" when the car shifts? ...I like that kick.
3. If I get the Thermomaster with the new thermostat, the radiator fan will be spinning all the time.
4. Anything to add?
Thanks a bunch,
Jack
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Owasso OK
I have a 92 auto LT1 and I got the thermomaster Hypertech chip....I did not notice much improvement in performance at least not enough to justify the cost of the chip. I would recommend you get a custom chip made to work with your car and any mods you have done.If you do get the hypertech I don't believe it will affect your shift kit, but don't quote me on that. My fans did come on sooner, I never had any bad issues with it just not worth the money in my opinion.
Drifting
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I have a 92 auto LT1 and I got the thermomaster Hypertech chip....I did not notice much improvement in performance at least not enough to justify the cost of the chip. I would recommend you get a custom chip made to work with your car and any mods you have done.If you do get the hypertech I don't believe it will affect your shift kit, but don't quote me on that. My fans did come on sooner, I never had any bad issues with it just not worth the money in my opinion.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: St. Joseph Michigan
I am thinking about getting a Hypertech Streetrunner chip. Here are things I have heard, I want to know if they are true. '86 Auto transmission with a KN air filter.
1. Only difference is at WOT
2. I have a shift kit that makes it shift faster and harder. Will the chip will reduce the "throw" when the car shifts? ...I like that kick.
3. If I get the Thermomaster with the new thermostat, the radiator fan will be spinning all the time.
4. Anything to add?
Thanks a bunch,
Jack
1. Only difference is at WOT
2. I have a shift kit that makes it shift faster and harder. Will the chip will reduce the "throw" when the car shifts? ...I like that kick.
3. If I get the Thermomaster with the new thermostat, the radiator fan will be spinning all the time.
4. Anything to add?
Thanks a bunch,
Jack
A book by Richard Newton 101 projects for for your corvette 1984-1986
He said you can't get enough horsepower out of a standard mail order chip to justify the cost. He also took six chips and put them on a dyno and found the stock GM chip provided the best power.
I'm considering a shift kit how do you like it?
Paul
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From: Sherwood, Arkansas
I have a 92 auto LT1 and I got the thermomaster Hypertech chip....I did not notice much improvement in performance at least not enough to justify the cost of the chip. I would recommend you get a custom chip made to work with your car and any mods you have done.If you do get the hypertech I don't believe it will affect your shift kit, but don't quote me on that. My fans did come on sooner, I never had any bad issues with it just not worth the money in my opinion.
