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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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is the hypertech power programmer worth the money.
i don't mind spending the 400 or so bucks for one.
i don't expect to add a bunch of hp or anything but i do expect at least a seat of the pants difference. all i have is a magnaflow catback and k&n fipk. would it be good for a tune even if it's just a
cai and catback car? by the way this is for a 95 z28 auto.
any help would be appreciated. thanks.
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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Get a Pcmforless tune, and fold up the rest of that money and look for more mods.
www.pcmforless.com
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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I would buy something else like gears or headers.JMO
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DO NOT get the Hyper crap programer. . . . get some headers for that money. . .
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what about 3.73 gear's then? are these ok for an auto. should i expect a 2-3 tenth drop?
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Originally Posted by treemonster
what about 3.73 gear's then? are these ok for an auto. should i expect a 2-3 tenth drop?

I'd get LT headers or a stall instead. You would see a bigger difference with either of those than with gears. Also, if you opt for headers, you'll see a little better gas mileage, a big plus now that gas prices have gotten out of hand. A stall or gears will get you a little worse mileage.
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Like said above do not get a hpp3. 3.73s, longtubes or a stall are all good choices and will all make a big diff.
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Take that money and put it towards a torque converter.
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the pp3 aint that great, my buddys 94 has one, he can change the mph and shifts WOWEEE, but his car and his damn 4l60e is still faster ARGGG, get a TC or some LTs
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