Reprogramming for Halltech STINGER intake?
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Reprogramming for Halltech STINGER intake?
I was about to order the Halltech Stinger intake and in the remarks it says you need to reprogram 2002-2004. What needs reprogramming? DO i need to invest in a handheld???????
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I was under the impression that after a few days of driving around with it installed...it would relearn on its own...at least that is what I read on a few posts of the guys who went with Vararam and the Blackwing...
my haltech will be here in a few days...so I too would like to know whats up...
my haltech will be here in a few days...so I too would like to know whats up...
Drifting
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From: Jacksonville Florida
I had installed Haltech Stinger on my car (4 month ago) and I didn't reprogram my car at all. Make sure open up your air intake or your car with get hotter (about 5 more deg due to your new intake will suck in hot air from the engine compartment) and also it will run at little rich.
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well I'm still looking for a definitive answer here.......I thought it was just an install and let it learn on it's own.....and I am not sure what is meant by "opening up your air intake or your car will get hotter?"..........AND WHY WOULD IT RUN RICH NOW?
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Not an expert here, but after installing my Halltech Stinger, I did not ever get a "check engine" light, nor any codes. So in my case I did not have to do anything else with programming the smart box.
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Thanks Tim..........I installed a different kind (generic) with 2 K&N filters on my 2000 coupe and I seem to get a lot of engine knock..........I even added octane boost and it still happened. I was wondering if we increase air flow as in the Halltech, but do not increase the fuel..........this will cause a lean condition. So is this the knock I heard? And if we are increasing air, and fuel, are we also killing some MPG? Not that I am a mileage freak but somehow it seems to me.........I lost a little MPG after adding my air intake.and it wasn't just due to wanting to hear the sound of it. So............let's see what else others have to say.
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Originally Posted by azmusclecar
I was about to order the Halltech Stinger intake and in the remarks it says you need to reprogram 2002-2004. What needs reprogramming? DO i need to invest in a handheld???????
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Originally Posted by azmusclecar
Thanks Tim..........I installed a different kind (generic) with 2 K&N filters on my 2000 coupe and I seem to get a lot of engine knock..........I even added octane boost and it still happened. I was wondering if we increase air flow as in the Halltech, but do not increase the fuel..........this will cause a lean condition. So is this the knock I heard? And if we are increasing air, and fuel, are we also killing some MPG? Not that I am a mileage freak but somehow it seems to me.........I lost a little MPG after adding my air intake.and it wasn't just due to wanting to hear the sound of it. So............let's see what else others have to say.
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From: GOCC - Rebels Without A Clue Santa Barbara, CA
Some 2003,4 cars have had a slight leaning condition after installing the Halltech. This caused a code to be thrown out to the DIC and the check engine light will come on. It is more of a PIA than a real problem. Getting the A/F adjusted solves the problem. 
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Originally Posted by azmusclecar
I was about to order the Halltech Stinger intake and in the remarks it says you need to reprogram 2002-2004. What needs reprogramming? DO i need to invest in a handheld???????
Jim