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

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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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I just ordered some 3.73's for my 1996 Z28 A4,do I have to use a hypertech programmer? I do plan to do some major engine work.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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I would just wait for some more mods and get a mail order tune or dyno tune later on. Or you could look on here in the F/S section or ebay and try and find a Hypertech cheap. They are pretty worthless though outside of gear ration corrections, thermostat recalibration, and shift firmness, speed governor remove and redline.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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I used the SuperChips and the Diablo Programmers on the Cobra and other Ford's. I'm not sure if they offer anything for the Camaro. If so, I would go with them, they're ALOT nicer than Hypertech.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Custom tuning for the LT1 is sooooo cheap that any handheld is a complete waste of time and money.
pcmforless.com or madz28.com are both good and very reasonably priced and either will give you better results than a handhels. Handhelds have to be setup so the fueling and timing will work for a lot of different combos, custom stuff will be dialed in to your combo and cost a lot less.
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