Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market?
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Drifting
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Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market?
I have some mild mods to my '99 Coupe (Halltech with Cobra, Ported MAF, Corsa Pace Car exhaust) and am thinking of getting one of the PCM reprogram kits. I believe there are a few (Hypertech, Powerloader, ?) and wanted to get some informed opinions before shelling out the cash.
Genrally, which is regarded as the best of the bunch?
How much of a HP increase can I expect?
Any issues with reliability?
Primarily I'm looking for the HP upgrade, but would like to be able to have my fans come on earlier and remove the CAGS (I have the bypass but would rather re-program, since all that stuff needs to come off before a trip to the dealer anyway)
Any and all opinions welcome!
Thanks!
Genrally, which is regarded as the best of the bunch?
How much of a HP increase can I expect?
Any issues with reliability?
Primarily I'm looking for the HP upgrade, but would like to be able to have my fans come on earlier and remove the CAGS (I have the bypass but would rather re-program, since all that stuff needs to come off before a trip to the dealer anyway)
Any and all opinions welcome!
Thanks!
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (Corellian Corvette)
Hypertech:
Good=Fast to ship & lots of neat tweaks for your car
Bad=not much performance gains
Powerloader:
Good=Best Bang for the buck and the best "loadable" program on the market by far & Lots of noticable gains and shifting behavior
Bad=Some have waited a couple of life times to get thiers in hand..
Go with both and you cant go wrong! :yesnod:
Good=Fast to ship & lots of neat tweaks for your car
Bad=not much performance gains
Powerloader:
Good=Best Bang for the buck and the best "loadable" program on the market by far & Lots of noticable gains and shifting behavior
Bad=Some have waited a couple of life times to get thiers in hand..
Go with both and you cant go wrong! :yesnod:
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (MMarquez)
So, I'm getting about 50/50. What are the expected HP gains from the Powerloader? What's the website to order/call? Can it do the other things?
Want to make an informed decision before I shell out the $$ :)
Want to make an informed decision before I shell out the $$ :)
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (Corellian Corvette)
Powerloader does not add any measurable rear wheel horsepower!!! If you seriously want added rear wheel horse power, it is time to consider a heads and cam package , including intake, exhaust, and computer programming by the tuner. Then you will have a complete package, that is very driveable and with 50 to 60 rear wheel horse power. Cost will be close to $8000. with installation of a complete, heads and Cam package, with intake, headers and exhaust and programming. If you already have some of the bolt ons the tuners will deduct that cost from their package. The best performance gains come from doing a package. Whiteboy :chevy
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (Untouchable00)
Several options to choose from....
PowerloaderII....ttspowersystems.com My choice!
Ed Wright at ..www.fastchips.com Good choice.
Microtuner from..www.superchips.com NOT my first choice!
and of course the Hypertech III..Don't know much about it:D
Happy hunting.!
PowerloaderII....ttspowersystems.com My choice!
Ed Wright at ..www.fastchips.com Good choice.
Microtuner from..www.superchips.com NOT my first choice!
and of course the Hypertech III..Don't know much about it:D
Happy hunting.!
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (vstella)
I am using a combination of the Hypertech III and a MAFT. I have a new Rev limiter (6400 rpm), cooling fan adjustment (194 deg), custom programming, perfect fuel numbers, 02 numbers, great timing, no knock, almost 0 misfires as a result. Heck I even got that miss fixed here recently that had haunted me since day one! 346 to the rear wheels now & Much more on the way!! :)
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (vetterdstr)
I am using a combination of the Hypertech III and a MAFT. I have a new Rev limiter (6400 rpm), cooling fan adjustment (194 deg), custom programming, perfect fuel numbers, 02 numbers, great timing, no knock, almost 0 misfires as a result. Heck I even got that miss fixed here recently that had haunted me since day one! 346 to the rear wheels now & Much more on the way!! :)
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (Mystery Fan)
Ed Wright Da Man!
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (Corellian Corvette)
Absolutly no question. If you want to tune it yourself, forget about everything, and wait for ls1edit.
It will be about 500 bucks. Its allready out in commercial form to the tuners.
It will be about 500 bucks. Its allready out in commercial form to the tuners.
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (flipm)
ls1edit is the same thing as lt1edit, except for the C5 PCM. Its made by http://www.carputing.com
It will allow you to tune any parameter whatsoever in the C5 PCM. Fuel tables, Timing tables, rev limiter, whatever.
The learning curve will likely be a bit steep however. But you will have the same tools to achive what any PCM tuner is doing in your garage.
It will allow you to tune any parameter whatsoever in the C5 PCM. Fuel tables, Timing tables, rev limiter, whatever.
The learning curve will likely be a bit steep however. But you will have the same tools to achive what any PCM tuner is doing in your garage.
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (Corellian Corvette)
POWERLOADER!!! :cool:
As for the claims that it doesn't add HP...I'll have to disagree with you...
12.7@112 on a STOCK motor, STOCK converter, and STOCK EMT's...just intake and exhaust...and, BTW, my Vette is a 4-cat model AND that was my very first time at a dragstrip! :)
The Powerloader is custom made for your mods, so it allows you the maximum gains with your specific mods.
Just my .02...
Steve
As for the claims that it doesn't add HP...I'll have to disagree with you...
12.7@112 on a STOCK motor, STOCK converter, and STOCK EMT's...just intake and exhaust...and, BTW, my Vette is a 4-cat model AND that was my very first time at a dragstrip! :)
The Powerloader is custom made for your mods, so it allows you the maximum gains with your specific mods.
Just my .02...
Steve
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Re: Best computer chip/reprogrammer on the market? (kewlbrz)
Please let us know when the LS1 Edit is out. I'm very interested in doing my own tuning. It'll be a steep learning curve but very well worth it.
Some one said it'll be out in another few weeks, but that was almost 2 month ago. So what's the deal?
Thanks
-Tuan
Some one said it'll be out in another few weeks, but that was almost 2 month ago. So what's the deal?
Thanks
-Tuan