LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

WANTED: Hypertech III 30027

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 07:51 AM
  #1  
ckyconan2003's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 1
From: Bryant, AR
Default WANTED: Hypertech III 30027

It's been awhile since I've posted but I've got my dads 30th SS and I'm fixing everything he doesnt have time to.

I'm looking for a programmer to ensure the ECU is tuned for 93 octane and maybe get a little more performance.

Just thought I'd put a feeler out for one of these things.

Thanks,
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 08:24 AM
  #2  
RamAir95TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,467
Likes: 8
From: South Jersey
Default

Ew, gross. Don't waste your money, ESPECIALLY for the "power tuning." Many people have reported an actual LOSS with the tuning.

What you want is a mail-order tune. Try www.pcmforless.com, Ed Wright, etc.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 10:38 AM
  #3  
jrwilliams95z28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
From: Mississauga Ontario Canada
Default

I have one I'm not using but yah the power tuning is awful I went to tuner cats it's way better
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:04 AM
  #4  
shbox's Avatar
TECH Veteran
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,145
Likes: 61
From: Little Rock, AR
Default

If you want performance, you don't want the Hypertech.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:03 PM
  #5  
ckyconan2003's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 1
From: Bryant, AR
Default

Shbox, you're in LR? I live in Bryant.

I'd use PCMforless but have no way of installing the tune. Again, this is a bone stock SS 30th car and my main concern is ensuring it's tuned for 93-octane.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:15 PM
  #6  
kinglt-1's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,897
Likes: 254
From: Ft. Wayne, IN
Default

Its simple...you send the mail order tuner the pcm, the tuner of choice tunes it and ships the pcm back to you.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:20 PM
  #7  
ckyconan2003's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 1
From: Bryant, AR
Default

Originally Posted by kinglt-1
Its simple...you send the mail order tuner the pcm, the tuner of choice tunes it and ships the pcm back to you.
lol, do they send me a core ECM in the meantime so I can drive the car? hah
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:24 PM
  #8  
kinglt-1's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,897
Likes: 254
From: Ft. Wayne, IN
Default

Years ago Bryan would send you out a tuned PCM in exchange for yours, but I dont think it works that way anymore. Check the website or call.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:45 PM
  #9  
bufmatmuslepants's Avatar
12 Second Club
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,280
Likes: 49
From: Hampstead, NC
Default

You realize these are tuned for 93 from the factory right?
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 02:30 PM
  #10  
ckyconan2003's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 1
From: Bryant, AR
Default

Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants
You realize these are tuned for 93 from the factory right?
That's what I originally thought but wanted to make sure. Did I leave that out of my original post?

Thanks guys,
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:21 PM
  #11  
ckyconan2003's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 1
From: Bryant, AR
Default

Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants
You realize these are tuned for 93 from the factory right?
That's exactly what I wanted to confirm. Did I leave that out of original post?
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 04:20 PM
  #12  
fruitsalad's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 441
Likes: 1
From: So Cal
Default

Someone already mentioned this but stay well, well away from the Hypertechs. They will not only hurt performance but also cause detonation in some cases.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 08:31 PM
  #13  
warriorcustoms's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 942
Likes: 1
From: Oklahoma
Default

I sent you Moe's info!!! Hes pretty close to Frisco Tx thats in your sig.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:45 PM
  #14  
jewbacca's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 814
Likes: 1
From: Crappy Stupid Liberal Washington state
Default

Another option is to buy an ALDL cable, and load the tune yourself. It's a great option as it gives you a way to datalog your car to get things dialed in.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2013 | 10:15 PM
  #15  
Puck's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,152
Likes: 6
Default

Hypertech "Power Tune" is worthless, and never in a million years would I pay anywhere near retail for one. They are neat to change shift points, raise the rev limit, adjust speedo, or remove top speed limiter in a pinch though.

Main problem are that they are WAY overpriced, and get locked to one VIN at a time. If you can snag one cheap/free they are a useful tool to have - just a little handheld that you can stick in the glovebox at the track to play with shift points and rev limits instead of having to bring out the laptop, power cord/inverter, and cables. The TA I picked up came with one, and although I still plan to get the cable to datalog and do real tunes like I do with my 93, it was kind of neat to play with.

I've never heard of one causing detonation in an LT1. The timing curves they use are so mild, and our engines are already extremely resistant to detonation I have a hard time seeing one cause any unless they got a bad batch of gas.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2013 | 10:21 PM
  #16  
fruitsalad's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 441
Likes: 1
From: So Cal
Default

Originally Posted by Puck
Hypertech "Power Tune" is worthless, and never in a million years would I pay anywhere near retail for one. They are neat to change shift points, raise the rev limit, adjust speedo, or remove top speed limiter in a pinch though.

Main problem are that they are WAY overpriced, and get locked to one VIN at a time. If you can snag one cheap/free they are a useful tool to have - just a little handheld that you can stick in the glovebox at the track to play with shift points and rev limits instead of having to bring out the laptop, power cord/inverter, and cables. The TA I picked up came with one, and although I still plan to get the cable to datalog and do real tunes like I do with my 93, it was kind of neat to play with.

I've never heard of one causing detonation in an LT1. The timing curves they use are so mild, and our engines are already extremely resistant to detonation I have a hard time seeing one cause any unless they got a bad batch of gas.
To clarify my post the deto was on an LS1.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 08:07 AM
  #17  
ckyconan2003's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 1
From: Bryant, AR
Default

Originally Posted by warriorcustoms
I sent you Moe's info!!! Hes pretty close to Frisco Tx thats in your sig.
I need to change that, I'm in the LR area now.

The car is running much smoother after a tank of V-Power, some Lucas Oil fuel system cleaner, and Mobil 1 EP. However, now it's making a weird noise at idle. Coming from the back of the engine/bellhousing area. Car is running fine it just makes this weird honking-whistle noise when I'm at idle for about 7seconds on then 7seconds off. Seems to be connected to the throttle position. Never heard this sound before nor have I ever heard someone mention this before.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:07 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE