HyperTech...what does it do and is it worth it?
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Burning Brakes
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HyperTech...what does it do and is it worth it?
I know the hypertech programmer can change your rev limiter, top speed, and adjust for non-stock tire/rim sizes. But, what else can it do for a mn6 vette? What do they cost? Worth it? Easy t o use?
I checked out thier web site, and they did not have a model listed for a 2001 vette. Any ideas on when it will be released?
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I checked out thier web site, and they did not have a model listed for a 2001 vette. Any ideas on when it will be released?
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Melting Slicks
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Re: HyperTech...what does it do and is it worth it? (RajunCajun2001)
IMO... for a 6Speed Manual, it's not worth it. The only REAL benefit you'll get out of it is being able to change the "on/off" temp for your fans. With an A4 tranny you could change your shift points. But other than that, it's useless. The "power tuning" is a joke at worst and, at best, spotty and unreliable in delivery/application.
Skip it.
There, my nickel's worth...YMMV.
BadAttitude
Skip it.
There, my nickel's worth...YMMV.
BadAttitude
Burning Brakes
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From: VA
Re: HyperTech...what does it do and is it worth it? (RajunCajun2001)
Word is release of a HPP 3 for the 2001 model year car is still several (4?)weeks away.
Also, this link has dynos for the 97 & 99 model year LS1 corvettes. You can judge if stated gains in the past are significant for what you are looking for.
http://www.hypertech-inc.com/dynocharts.html
Also, this link has dynos for the 97 & 99 model year LS1 corvettes. You can judge if stated gains in the past are significant for what you are looking for.
http://www.hypertech-inc.com/dynocharts.html
Safety Car
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Re: HyperTech...what does it do and is it worth it? (RajunCajun2001)
Items like the Hypertech and Powerloader show best with an A4. The Hypertech will allow you to adjust where the 1-2, 2-3 an 3-4 shifts occur (individually) shift firmness, rev limiter, fan turn-on temp, rear-end ratio adjustments, etc. They work great and have a large impact on A4 shifting performance. Obviously, an M6 will not be able to use all the features of a Hypertech. However, if you want to adjust fan turn-on temps, rev limiter or adjust for a different rear axle or tire size, it'll work great. I don't believe either the Hypertech or Powerloader are used on great numbers of M6 cars.
Also, they're very easy to use (both).
Ed
[Modified by C5XTASY, 2:44 AM 2/22/2002]
Also, they're very easy to use (both).
Ed
[Modified by C5XTASY, 2:44 AM 2/22/2002]
