Need advice on a programmer....
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,471
Likes: 1
From: Pensacola FL
Need advice on a programmer....
Just installed my 160 stat, and am considering the hypertech to control my fans. I know they don't help the M6 a whole lot, but even a slight bump in HP/TQ would be cool. What about the other options- predater, ADS, or any other programing. I read all about the LS1 edit and similar diagnostics, but I don't think i am capable of doing at that on my own. No local places do anything like that. Being able to get into the programming and fine-tuning it sounds great, but I need help getting started. I hear from people who actually lose power due to knock retard. I wouldn't be able to fix it. I can always just wire a switch to run my fan, which would be another option. I highly doubt i will do any internal mods-(heads/cam) in the future. Any suggestins would be appreciated.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 479
Likes: 0
From: Bethesda MD
Re: Need advice on a programmer.... (99 The Hard Way)
email me for the email address of a tuner in CA. you can get a custom tune via email using EASE. He tuned my vette and 3 of my friend's vettes. Came out great. good pricing too, especially if you ever want to upgrade in the future.
cute301guy@hotmail.com
cute301guy@hotmail.com
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,696
Likes: 0
From: SANTA MARIA,CA. formerly Magnolia Texas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Re: Need advice on a programmer.... (99 The Hard Way)
Post in the Southeast section and ask some of the Florida guys the closest and best place to get Ls1 edit and dyno tune.You have a few good tuners in florida.
jerry
jerry
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,154
Likes: 1
From: Murphy TX
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: Need advice on a programmer.... (99 The Hard Way)
The HPP3 is not a bad option if you're looking for something low cost and easily reversible and don't require a highly optimized engine tune. You should be able to score a preowned unit for $200 or less, and anticipate being able to resell for around that when you outgrow it. You might even try and find you like the engine tuning. Or not and reverse it. Plenty of folks out there who would be willing to use an HPP3 but not willing to commit to fully custom programming. It's a little overkill for just fans, but hey. :) Personally I wouldn't be comfortable getting a custom tune without a good understanding of the system being modified, using the HPP3 will get you started down that road. I limped along (quite happily) with an HPP3 until LS1-Edit was available.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,010
Likes: 1
From: SE Idaho
St. Jude Contributor
Re: Need advice on a programmer.... (ToplessTexan)
You should be able to score a preowned unit for $200 or less, and anticipate being able to resell for around that when you outgrow it.
Is there a way to obtain a new chip from Hypertech?
