Hypertech power programing, or not?
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From: EP Texas
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Hypertech power programing, or not?
I already have the unit, came with the car. Its takes too stinking long to program, but I like it for changing the rear gear ratio, speed limiter, fan switch, shift points, rev limits and more.
So this is not asking to get it or not or if its worth it, but if the prower program feature can make the car run with less power? I took the power programing off, and the car feels stronger. I didn't have time to check it on the dyno when I was there (400 miles away) and I went too late, and it took to long to revert back to stock to compare it at the track today.
I'm thinking it may help a little if the car is stock? Anyone else have a few mods and try with and without the power programing? Mike at Xtreme made me start wondering about this.
[Modified by TexCorvette, 7:50 AM 7/6/2002]
So this is not asking to get it or not or if its worth it, but if the prower program feature can make the car run with less power? I took the power programing off, and the car feels stronger. I didn't have time to check it on the dyno when I was there (400 miles away) and I went too late, and it took to long to revert back to stock to compare it at the track today.
I'm thinking it may help a little if the car is stock? Anyone else have a few mods and try with and without the power programing? Mike at Xtreme made me start wondering about this.
[Modified by TexCorvette, 7:50 AM 7/6/2002]
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From: Noble OK
Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (TexCorvette)
Ihave read too many posts about people losing power with the Hypertech when fully installed. Chose to go with Ed Wright instead. Do a search of previous posts you"ll get more than you want to read, almost all negative. :reddevil
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (TexCorvette)
thanks for the input. Anyone with solid proof like a dyno run?
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (MMarquez)
Cool Fundriver, so the new unit that is supposed to be enven more acurate is out already? Just need to find a road to use it on :)
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (TexCorvette)
I played with the engine tuning option a bit. I found that I got audible knock :eek: running ported MAF ends and a stock thermostat / fan control temps when it was hot out. The RFG tuning was a tad better. Both were livable w/o the MAF and better w/ lower fan control settings. (Keep in mind it's assumed you're running with lower coolant temps.) I never dynoed in either configuration since I mainly got it for fan control stuff.
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (ToplessTexan)
well, the car seems to pull much harder without the power tuning, just seting the gears and shift points ans such, and so did a friend, but it could just be in our heads.
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (TexCorvette)
Works Good for Me, Car is more responsive,Shifts better.and with the shift points changed it just plain feels better.I'm Happy with it. :D :flag :chevy :) :cheers: :D
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (TexCorvette)
Tex,
Not heavily modded as you can see below. But, I've got dyno sheets from before and after. Stock air box w/o programming was 287rwhp. Dropped a K&N Twin filter on and programmed - went to 297rwhp. In my case it worked fine.
later,
Not heavily modded as you can see below. But, I've got dyno sheets from before and after. Stock air box w/o programming was 287rwhp. Dropped a K&N Twin filter on and programmed - went to 297rwhp. In my case it worked fine.
later,
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Re: Hypertech power programing, or not? (TexCorvette)
well, the car seems to pull much harder without the power tuning, just seting the gears and shift points ans such, and so did a friend, but it could just be in our heads.