Quick hypertech question.
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (Phil-tha-Rush)
Thanks guys, that's what I suspected.
There are two controllers on Ebay, one says it's for an 94-96 LT1 and the other says it's for a 96 LT1/LT4
The way I understand it, even the LT1's and the LT4's require a different controller. Just can't trust anybody can ya?
So now there's one that says it's good for a 96/97 LT1. Is that legit?
Karl
There are two controllers on Ebay, one says it's for an 94-96 LT1 and the other says it's for a 96 LT1/LT4
The way I understand it, even the LT1's and the LT4's require a different controller. Just can't trust anybody can ya?
So now there's one that says it's good for a 96/97 LT1. Is that legit?
Karl
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (MagikDraggin)
For a 1996 LT1 Corvette you will need to get part number 365762, cannot substitute the 96/97 Camaro/Firebird one :nono:
See this chart and parts compatibility list:
http://www.hypertech.com/gmfeaturechart.html
[Modified by Lone Ranger, 8:59 PM 4/4/2003]
See this chart and parts compatibility list:
http://www.hypertech.com/gmfeaturechart.html
[Modified by Lone Ranger, 8:59 PM 4/4/2003]
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (Lone Ranger)
Thanks again Lone Ranger. That's twice you've come to my rescue recently. All you guys saved me from making a stupid Ebay mistake.
Karl
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (MagikDraggin)
The way I understand it, even the LT1's and the LT4's require a different controller....So now there's one that says it's good for a 96/97 LT1. Is that legit?
Eric
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (silver & red CE)
It is beginning to look like finding a controller model and year specific to my 96 LT1 vette, is like finding the old proverbial needle in the haystack.
Perusing through the Ebay listings just gives me a headache. I don't see how anybody can be certain what they are actually getting on Ebay and for 200 bucks or more, that could be a rather expensive mistake.
Seems at this point in time my best bet is to just cave in and go purchase a new one. Does anyone have any recommendations as to where the best deals may be found on one of these gadgets? MidAmerica lists them for $329, but they are on backorder.
Karl
Perusing through the Ebay listings just gives me a headache. I don't see how anybody can be certain what they are actually getting on Ebay and for 200 bucks or more, that could be a rather expensive mistake.
Seems at this point in time my best bet is to just cave in and go purchase a new one. Does anyone have any recommendations as to where the best deals may be found on one of these gadgets? MidAmerica lists them for $329, but they are on backorder.
Karl
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (MagikDraggin)
$300 is about as low as you'll find for a new one.
Do you have a laptop computer? If so, you can do a lot more with an AKM cable and a LT1EDIT software running on your laptop, and for less than the cost of a Hypertech:
http://carputing.tripod.com/ :yesnod:
Do you have a laptop computer? If so, you can do a lot more with an AKM cable and a LT1EDIT software running on your laptop, and for less than the cost of a Hypertech:
http://carputing.tripod.com/ :yesnod:
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (Lone Ranger)
No laptop, no fax, just an old computer and an older Corevette, with an even older driver.
Just wantin' to get this machine in as tip-top running condition as I can before me and the wife head down to Bowling Green in May.
Thanks anyway for the tip.
Karl
Just wantin' to get this machine in as tip-top running condition as I can before me and the wife head down to Bowling Green in May.
Thanks anyway for the tip.
Karl
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (MagikDraggin)
Another option is to mail your PCM to a tuner and let them do it. I went to Brian at BVD Performance and he did lots more than a Hypertech can and only charged me $200. Disabled rear O2 check, disabled CAGS, retuned the WOT A/R ratio, fans, gear change, tweaked the ASR.
If you have a 96, LT1 edit cost ~$550.
Eric
If you have a 96, LT1 edit cost ~$550.
Eric
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Re: Quick hypertech question. (MagikDraggin)
Have you checked the C4 Parts section? Used HPPs pop up from time to time.
My personal suggestion would be to grab a used HPP for $200 and use it for fan settings only (maybe shift points too?). If you want more later down the road, sell the HPP for $200 :D and have the PCM custom programmed for a small fee. Or buy OBD2 LT1-edit for $550.
My personal suggestion would be to grab a used HPP for $200 and use it for fan settings only (maybe shift points too?). If you want more later down the road, sell the HPP for $200 :D and have the PCM custom programmed for a small fee. Or buy OBD2 LT1-edit for $550.
