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Old 04-03-2007, 05:38 PM
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HP Tuners VCM Suite v2.1.18 is Now Available!

At the end of another busy development cycle, HP Tuners is pleased to announce the release of VCM Suite 2.1.18. This release brings GM V6 "Alloytec" engine support, some licensing enhancements and also sets the foundation for our official Ford release. Read on!!

Major new features in v2.1.18:

- Holden "Alloytec" V6 engine support for Commodore, Rodeo and Captiva vehicles
- Licensing enhancements (read any vehicle, licence a file capability)
- Ford Beta testing begins (2.1.19 beta)
- Support for additional 2007 GM vehicles, new operating systems and calibrations
- Several critical bug fixes.

Once again, we would like to thank our dedicated team of forum moderators, beta testers and all our valued customers who assist and provide idea's to make VCM Suite the best tuning solution on the market. Your enthusiasm and dedication is truly appreciated by all HP Tuners staff. As we journey into Ford tuning and making VCM Suite a true cross platform product we hope all our customers share in the exciting times ahead!


Holden "Alloytec" V6 engine support
In another industry first for HP Tuners, we bring tuning and scanning support for the Holden "Alloytec" V6 vehicles. This new V6 engine controller has proven tough to beat, but after a successful beta test period we are ready for public release. Many tuners are seeing great torque, power and driveability gains on these engines and the market can finally develop for intake and exhaust mods to these engines. With VCM Suite enabling tuners to unleash the power gains for these traditional mods, the more exotic setups are not far away. We look forward to the coming months!! Support for US vehicle calibrations are in development right now, so our US customers won't have to wait much longer - watch the website for beta announcements for US vehicles.





Licensing Enhancements
In an effort to streamline our support processes to ensure the fastest response and least inconvenice possible to various support issues, we have made some changes to the licensing process. In VCM Suite 2.1.18, users will now be able to read any supported vehicle before being asked to license. This saves time and unnecessary software downloads to provide support to new calibrations or unknown vehicle types.

Additionally, as a feature enhancement for our large mail order tuner customer base this release provides "license a file" capability where you will be prompted to license any file you open that you are currently unlicensed for. If you do not choose to license the file then you will still be able to view the file but will be unable to edit or save (as is the case currently).



Ford Beta
HP Tuners is excited to announce public Ford beta testing! After numerous delays and non-technical issues Ford support is finally here for VCM Suite. With this release you will be able to read any of the following vehicles if you have an MPVI interface:
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
05-07 Ford Mustang V6 4.0
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4
03-07 F-Series Diesel V8 6.0
08 F-Series Diesel V8 6.4
05-07 F-Series Gas V6 4.2
07 F-Series Gas V10 6.8
E-Series as well for the same years as the above F-Series

We ask that if you can, read those vehicles and e-mail us the hpt file, and a vcm suite info log while connected to that vehicle.

Note: The list of vehicles above does not imply support or any timeframe for support for tuning (please see below). We are trying to set priorities during the beta and the number of files read and emailed to us will assist in that process. eg. if we receive more feedback from diesel owners than V6 we will develop the diesel calibrations first.

Before we go to full general release, we will begin a public beta testing program with the 2.1.19 beta release. Beta testers will be selected based on participation in the above read program and general history with our previous GM products. To be part of the beta testing you must purchase Ford credits if you wish to tune your vehicle. If you wish to just read your PCM and send us the file there is no credit requirement. Please understand this is beta testing and whilst the major capabilities are functional, there are features that are partially implemented that will be completed in parallel with the testing.

The initial VCM Suite 2.1.19 beta testing will cover the following vehicles (for tuning and scanning):
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4

We expect the beta to begin in 2-3 weeks.




Review our general release & beta release methodology HERE.

A complete list of new features and bug fixes can be found HERE

Obtaining the update
All customers can login to download and install VCM Suite 2.1.18. Updates are FREE to all customers. MPVI customers who have never logged in, please create an account.

Please note that not all listed features and new vehicle types are available on serial interfaces.

For all ordering and pricing information on any of the new vehicles listed above, please see our Shop Online and Supported Vehicles page.

- The HP Tuners team.
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Please see our discussion thread on the HP Tuners Forum for more information.

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I was just going to ask this!!! Is it ready to download??
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Too late!!! I'm already done...Thanks guys, you rock!!!
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So when can I use Auto Tune?
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So 2.1.18 will read the Fords or does that require the 2.1.19 beta?
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With this release you will be able to read any of the following vehicles if you have an MPVI interface:
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
05-07 Ford Mustang V6 4.0
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4
03-07 F-Series Diesel V8 6.0
08 F-Series Diesel V8 6.4
05-07 F-Series Gas V6 4.2
07 F-Series Gas V10 6.8
E-Series as well for the same years as the above F-Series

And now the licensing can be done at any time after you'd like after the initial read so no more credits need to be used just to read a vehicle file

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WHOOHOO!! Now to start lining up the Fords. Great work guys!
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Keith,

Looks good. Glad you guys are finally getting onto the Ford market. Do you have any intentions to do the older EEC-IV stuff? Currently all of the 'other' software out there for Ford is at best low grade garbage compared to your offerings on the GM stuff. If your Ford offerings are at least as good as the stuff you offer for GM, you will be light years ahead of your 'other' Ford competition.

Any kind of time frame on the support for Mopar? This is another big deal to a lot of people.
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Great news. Thanks for the continual updates.
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What's the chances of adding Ford support for the 03/04 Cobra?
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What's the chances of adding Ford support for the 03/04 Cobra?
It wont be until we're out of this beta period more than likely.
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Thank you HPT, you guys are my "Hero's"
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Originally Posted by Geoff
Any kind of time frame on the support for Mopar? This is another big deal to a lot of people.
One step at a time at this point...hopefully with some of the key moves we're making over the next few weeks will allow more Cal work to get done meaning more & more support even faster then we've been able to provide over the last 4 years

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When Will auto tune "real time tuning" work?
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Either the main credit page hasn't been updated yet or I just missed it, what does it cost to tune a Ford, by VIN and Year?
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Originally Posted by koji777
When Will auto tune "real time tuning" work?

what he said...
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Originally Posted by Billiumss
Either the main credit page hasn't been updated yet or I just missed it, what does it cost to tune a Ford, by VIN and Year?
We have yet to finalize our pricing for Ford...beta for writing & scanning will start in a few weeks once we're happy with how many calibrations we have as well as the parameters needed to tune. Currently only reading is available no writing or licensing. I will say our pricing will be very competetive in those markets though.
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Originally Posted by foff667
I will say our pricing will be very competetive in those markets though.
As always, I'm guess cheaper than most. HPT can go cheaper since they will OWN the FORD market within a year or so.

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