Hypertech Power Programmer
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 922
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From: Thousand Oaks CA.
I did the Hypertech 8 years ago. There was a slight difference. With no other mods but it. I finally did some other mods and got a Dyno-tune. Then there was a big difference.
The Hyper-tech didn't cause any problems at all. I took my Vette to the dealer for some warrenty and recall work and just put the stock program back into the car until I got it back home.
The Hyper-tech didn't cause any problems at all. I took my Vette to the dealer for some warrenty and recall work and just put the stock program back into the car until I got it back home.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,006
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From: Cincinnati OH
C5 General
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 537
Likes: 1
From: Elkton MD
Al,
When I first got my '98, (completely stock except for straight pipes) I thought that it didn't feel peppy enough. I went ahead and bought a brand new Hypertech III and downloaded the programming. I set the shift firmness to the max, 93 octane fuel, rev limiter to 6300 and some other things I don't recall. After the re-programming it felt stronger and did shift firmer. That fall, I got a chance to run it at the strip. (nice cool nite) Ran a best of low 12.8's at 111. Now the truth is, I don't really know, how much, if any, the Hypertech III contributed to that time, but I was happy
. If I had it to do over again, (I paid almost $400 for the Hypertech new) I would buy it, but NOT a new unit. I would come here and buy a good used unmarried unit for about 1/2 (or less) that price. (didn't know about the Corvette Forum back then) By the way UNMARRIED means unlocked. (NO Vin number stored in the unit) Have fun!
Barry
P.S.
Believe the manual when it says "make SURE that you have a very good battery and that it is 100% charged. That programmer and PCM draw an ungodly amount of current while it is downloading and uploading.
When I first got my '98, (completely stock except for straight pipes) I thought that it didn't feel peppy enough. I went ahead and bought a brand new Hypertech III and downloaded the programming. I set the shift firmness to the max, 93 octane fuel, rev limiter to 6300 and some other things I don't recall. After the re-programming it felt stronger and did shift firmer. That fall, I got a chance to run it at the strip. (nice cool nite) Ran a best of low 12.8's at 111. Now the truth is, I don't really know, how much, if any, the Hypertech III contributed to that time, but I was happy
. If I had it to do over again, (I paid almost $400 for the Hypertech new) I would buy it, but NOT a new unit. I would come here and buy a good used unmarried unit for about 1/2 (or less) that price. (didn't know about the Corvette Forum back then) By the way UNMARRIED means unlocked. (NO Vin number stored in the unit) Have fun! Barry
P.S.
Believe the manual when it says "make SURE that you have a very good battery and that it is 100% charged. That programmer and PCM draw an ungodly amount of current while it is downloading and uploading.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,387
Likes: 30
Hypertech is junk. I had it on a previous car I had, it was fine for shift points, but thats it. There are so many better programmer options out there, Diablo Sport, Superchips, etc. I'd look into one of them instead.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 444
Likes: 105
From: Benton Arkansas
Al,
When I first got my '98, (completely stock except for straight pipes) I thought that it didn't feel peppy enough. I went ahead and bought a brand new Hypertech III and downloaded the programming. I set the shift firmness to the max, 93 octane fuel, rev limiter to 6300 and some other things I don't recall. After the re-programming it felt stronger and did shift firmer. That fall, I got a chance to run it at the strip. (nice cool nite) Ran a best of low 12.8's at 111. Now the truth is, I don't really know, how much, if any, the Hypertech III contributed to that time, but I was happy . If I had it to do over again, (I paid almost $400 for the Hypertech new) I would buy it, but NOT a new unit. I would come here and buy a good used unmarried unit for about 1/2 (or less) that price. (didn't know about the Corvette Forum back then) By the way UNMARRIED means unlocked. (NO Vin number stored in the unit) Have fun!
Barry
P.S.
Believe the manual when it says "make SURE that you have a very good battery and that it is 100% charged. That programmer and PCM draw an ungodly amount of current while it is downloading and uploading.
When I first got my '98, (completely stock except for straight pipes) I thought that it didn't feel peppy enough. I went ahead and bought a brand new Hypertech III and downloaded the programming. I set the shift firmness to the max, 93 octane fuel, rev limiter to 6300 and some other things I don't recall. After the re-programming it felt stronger and did shift firmer. That fall, I got a chance to run it at the strip. (nice cool nite) Ran a best of low 12.8's at 111. Now the truth is, I don't really know, how much, if any, the Hypertech III contributed to that time, but I was happy
. If I had it to do over again, (I paid almost $400 for the Hypertech new) I would buy it, but NOT a new unit. I would come here and buy a good used unmarried unit for about 1/2 (or less) that price. (didn't know about the Corvette Forum back then) By the way UNMARRIED means unlocked. (NO Vin number stored in the unit) Have fun! Barry
P.S.
Believe the manual when it says "make SURE that you have a very good battery and that it is 100% charged. That programmer and PCM draw an ungodly amount of current while it is downloading and uploading.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 662
Likes: 4
From: Germantown Tennessee
The only way to unlock it is to use it on the car it's "married to" to return that car to stock programming.
The other choice is to send it to Hypertech for a credit toward the purchase of a new one.
The other choice is to send it to Hypertech for a credit toward the purchase of a new one.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,179
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Banned Scam/Spammer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,911
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From: Simi Valley CA
+1 on Hyper hype. It did the shift points and firmness and gave you a SOTP feel, but actually gain is minimal. Just buy a tuning program. There's plenty of help on here, ls1tech, and the tuning program's own forums. I was lucky to get rid of my hypertech.
and yes, you have to "un marry" it from the car it was installed on to open it up.
and yes, you have to "un marry" it from the car it was installed on to open it up.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,407
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
I used it on my 96 Impala SS for shift points/firmness and to adjust for my change in gears (3.73). As far as the "performance tune" it actually made the car dyno lower by a few hp. Took out the tune and just used it for the other items previously mentioned.
As stated before, if your battery is weak while you are programming you will be royally screwed. If you get halway through the programming and the battery fails you may not be able to finish the program even with a new battery. You will be dead in the water so to speak. Then you have the nightmare of dealing with their customer service...
IMHO it is not woth it...
As stated before, if your battery is weak while you are programming you will be royally screwed. If you get halway through the programming and the battery fails you may not be able to finish the program even with a new battery. You will be dead in the water so to speak. Then you have the nightmare of dealing with their customer service...
IMHO it is not woth it...
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 5
Thanks guys...
So do u think it's worthwhile to go with Superchips or another mfg? Or do I just toss the idea totally?
If i get a "tune" from a speed shop...what will it cost and will it be lost if i bring it to the dealer for svc?
Thanks
al
So do u think it's worthwhile to go with Superchips or another mfg? Or do I just toss the idea totally?
If i get a "tune" from a speed shop...what will it cost and will it be lost if i bring it to the dealer for svc?
Thanks
al