which hp tuners top buy?
07-11-2018, 09:39 AM
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which hp tuners to buy?
I just got on hptuners site and i have no idea what to buy. It looks like its all new stuff that is not available yet? I'm trying to tune my 09 auto vette. Any direction would be appreciated. I will be adding an plx wide band also.
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07-11-2018, 05:55 PM
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I'd personally probably get one of the old "pro" interfaces that support external inputs if you can find one (may not be directly from them).
The new units don't support external sensors yet from what I understand.
The new units don't support external sensors yet from what I understand.
07-18-2018, 07:33 AM
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AEM has a wideband that plugs into the obd port and feeds data in over the can bus that “should” work but I haven’t personally tried it yet.
07-18-2018, 11:07 PM
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I wonder if that is hp tuners thinking? I need Something like yesterday and fell dumb buying old technology when there’s something new out. New isn’t always best, but still!!
07-19-2018, 01:26 PM
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I imagine they had a timeline for releasing the new units and went with it even though they weren't done with the external inputs interface.
07-21-2018, 08:36 AM
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Tuning on a dyno you typically use the dyno wideband, so not a huge deal.
I wouldn't buy the old one, as the support is going away, and it doesn't support the new applications.
I wouldn't buy the old one, as the support is going away, and it doesn't support the new applications.
07-21-2018, 10:06 AM
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07-21-2018, 01:32 PM
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There is only one old pro unit, so not sure why you are saying doesn't support GM vehicles, as they are all the same.
Still need a laptop or computer to setup the logging, it isn't just a plug in and hit record.
Still need a laptop or computer to setup the logging, it isn't just a plug in and hit record.
07-21-2018, 01:46 PM
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07-21-2018, 01:51 PM
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They are all the same, just some come with different credits for tuning. For logging, it is all the same thing. Just means if you want to use it to tune, would have to buy some GM credits.
07-22-2018, 04:53 PM
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If you are going to calibrated under the 2015 line, You can buy an old PRO unit. Most come with a couple credits on it. The new 4.0x HPT software is based off the BETA 3.7 configurations. You can plug many widebands into the MPVI 1 unit directly. If you were going to tune 2015 and newer vehicles, and thinking of calibrating a wider range of vehicles ( Dodge, Ford, Audi, and Nissan, the MPVI 2 ( new units ) may have better options for you. Tuning looks easy, but it difficult. Just because you can calibrate the GM line, doesn't mean that knowledge transitions to other brand vehicles. Its an extreme leaner curve between manufacturers. Down side currently with the MPVI 2 is you cant calibrate WOT AFR the "normal way" right now.
If your calibrator doesn't use a wideband, change tuners.
If your calibrator doesn't use a wideband, change tuners.
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07-22-2018, 09:16 PM
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07-22-2018, 11:31 PM
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If you are going to calibrated under the 2015 line, You can buy an old PRO unit. Most come with a couple credits on it. The new 4.0x HPT software is based off the BETA 3.7 configurations. You can plug many widebands into the MPVI 1 unit directly. If you were going to tune 2015 and newer vehicles, and thinking of calibrating a wider range of vehicles ( Dodge, Ford, Audi, and Nissan, the MPVI 2 ( new units ) may have better options for you. Tuning looks easy, but it difficult. Just because you can calibrate the GM line, doesn't mean that knowledge transitions to other brand vehicles. Its an extreme leaner curve between manufacturers. Down side currently with the MPVI 2 is you cant calibrate WOT AFR the "normal way" right now.
If your calibrator doesn't use a wideband, change tuners.
If your calibrator doesn't use a wideband, change tuners.
07-22-2018, 11:32 PM
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Can’t connect a wideband the traditional 0-5V input way.
That makes sense, disregard previous question.
07-23-2018, 08:38 AM
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If you are going to calibrated under the 2015 line, You can buy an old PRO unit. Most come with a couple credits on it. The new 4.0x HPT software is based off the BETA 3.7 configurations. You can plug many widebands into the MPVI 1 unit directly. If you were going to tune 2015 and newer vehicles, and thinking of calibrating a wider range of vehicles ( Dodge, Ford, Audi, and Nissan, the MPVI 2 ( new units ) may have better options for you. Tuning looks easy, but it difficult. Just because you can calibrate the GM line, doesn't mean that knowledge transitions to other brand vehicles. Its an extreme leaner curve between manufacturers. Down side currently with the MPVI 2 is you cant calibrate WOT AFR the "normal way" right now.
If your calibrator doesn't use a wideband, change tuners.
If your calibrator doesn't use a wideband, change tuners.
07-23-2018, 12:07 PM
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If you are in a hurry and want to purchase an old MPVI pro you can do so but you might want to find one without credits. If you purchase one that is Ford specific the device will work fine but you will not be able to license a GM vehicle with Ford credits.
If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to me on here or you can email us at support@hptuners.com
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07-24-2018, 09:15 AM
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Hello, in most situations I would say if you can wait for the pro feature set to become available on the new MPVI 2, that is your best bet. You are even able to buy the MPVI 2 now and use with without wideband, and then just upgrade your interface once it becomes available. The Pro feature set is an add on to the interface and will not be a separate device.
If you are in a hurry and want to purchase an old MPVI pro you can do so but you might want to find one without credits. If you purchase one that is Ford specific the device will work fine but you will not be able to license a GM vehicle with Ford credits.
If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to me on here or you can email us at support@hptuners.com
If you are in a hurry and want to purchase an old MPVI pro you can do so but you might want to find one without credits. If you purchase one that is Ford specific the device will work fine but you will not be able to license a GM vehicle with Ford credits.
If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to me on here or you can email us at support@hptuners.com
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