Hypertech Power Programmer
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Hypertech Power Programmer
Has any used this program? what is the most HP & TQ gains can you get from it? im seriously thinking on buy it for my cooling fans & shift points, rpms and top speed and itll work great for my non stock 160 thermostat?!
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Last edited by LTX; 10-27-2011 at 12:10 AM.
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Being able to adjust for gear changes, tire diameters, cooling fan operation, etc., is all nice, but the "power tuning" is pure crap and has been shown in some cases to LOSE power.
Overall IMO they aren't worth it, especially when a mail-order tune will do all of that and more for less money.
Overall IMO they aren't worth it, especially when a mail-order tune will do all of that and more for less money.
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Its just a glorifyed piece of S. Dont buy it for the claimed power increase. It's only good for thermostat settings and fan, nothing else. If u want another 15 to 20 horse look into custom mail order...i went with Pcmforless, i have only good things to say about them. Just my .02.
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I talked to a guy at the track who got one for $30.00. He had a mail order tune and used it to play with shift points he said. Guess it works for him. I wouldn't buy one new. There's more you can do with tunercats.
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Mine came with my car. So i didnt buy it IMO i wouldnt spend alot of money on one i would try to get something better. I think it is only good for change in tire size and temperature. No big noticeable gain ffrom it.
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Thanks guys, does anyone have a link where i can the best bang for the buck tuner?? $295 is not worth changing my fan temps now that i think about it. oh and before i forget where can i get the LS1 intake filter and MAF for an LT1?
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You gotta provide car/year info to get correct recommendations for tuning programs.
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Wow, they still make them? I bought this programmer way back in 1995. I bought it cause it was the only way then to program the speedometer after doing a gear change. I also installed their 160* t stat. It can program the fan to come on sooner as well. You can also change shift points and extend the rev limiter too. Changes in the timing for performance was mild if any. At the time, it was a good buy. Now, it's a waste of money,imo. As mentioned, mail order tune can do 10x what any hand held programmer have to offer.