performance programmer advice!!!
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Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Istanbul
performance programmer advice!!!
well I want to buy Hypertech power programmer 3 or predator for my coupe vette but will it worth in means of performance?what are your suggestions?By the way I have 3.15 gears,160 degree thermostat,BBK Headers,Vortex cold rammer with carbon fiber duct,corsa touring exhaust and granatelli mass air flow sensor! :flag
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From: Florida
Re: performance programmer advice!!! (syndicate)
Racer
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From: 60 miles from BGKY
Re: performance programmer advice!!! (addicted to race)
Those of us with '98's are locked into the Hypertech. I bought mine for the shift points and thermostat, and am quite pleased with the results. Hypertech will tell you their tuning numbers are based on a pure stock configuration. They would not even estimate gains with a different airbox and exhaust. FWIW, I installed the tuning program this weekend anyway, feeling adventurous. SOTP felt slower, and had a hellish time with the programmer locking up and essentially freezing the dash gauges at the very end. Had to pull the battery neg terminal for 5 minutes to reset, cleared the codes manually, and finally was able to get back where I was. Wanted a Predator, but I still love my Torch Red 98 that looks brand new at 56K and moves fast too.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: 60 miles from BGKY
Re: performance programmer advice!!! (LivinTheDream)
Follow up--I see you have a Granatelli MAF. That should take Hypertech off your list for good. I just pulled mine and replaced with stock (it didn't seem to do anything SOTP)--you almost are certain to throw check engine codes if you apply their tuning program with your config.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Pensacola FL
Re: performance programmer advice!!! (LivinTheDream)
:iagree:
I'd take the granatelli off & sell it. Use the money on something else. I love the predator- if you have the 99-up I'd go for that. Scott
I'd take the granatelli off & sell it. Use the money on something else. I love the predator- if you have the 99-up I'd go for that. Scott
