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.

 

Nobody has any input? Who has the hypertech on an M6? What improvements did you get? Any bad experiences? SCOTT

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Doesn't the HPP3 relate to only one PCM? Hypertech states on their website that the "Power Programmer III marries itself to the first vehicle it is connected to," and further implies you can only program one PCM.

Is there a way to obtain a new chip from Hypertech?