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Old 06-06-2004, 08:37 AM
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which one works the best and what can i do with em???
i have a 02 WS-6 M6....and it is almost stock
Old 06-06-2004, 09:30 AM
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Save your money for a true custom dynotune
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Originally Posted by TX_SS
DIABLO PREDATOR
TUNERSUPERCHIPS MICROTUNER
HYPERTECH POWER PROGRAMMERS

which one works the best and what can i do with em???
i have a 02 WS-6 M6....and it is almost stock
Out of those three, DiABLO BY FAR http://www.runninwiththedevil.com/gmgas.htm . If you have a laptop, Ls1 edit or the new HP tuner http://www.hptuners.com/forum/YaBB.p...d=vcmsuite_faq will allow you to do more.
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save your money for edit. u wont be disappointed!
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Originally Posted by heyitsTaJay
save your money for edit. u wont be disappointed!
yes you will, shitty service, locked to a vin, no resale value, no logger/scanner.

get hptuner, do the research on it in the pcm section.
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Originally Posted by jrp
yes you will, shitty service, locked to a vin, no resale value, no logger/scanner.

get hptuner, do the research on it in the pcm section.

I would definately find a used hypertech. I would never buy a new one for what I think it's $349.00. If you buy it new then you should rather save up another hundred or so and get a professional tune by a speed shop.
Hypertech you can modify your shift points,shift firmness, when fans cut on, and a few other minor things.
I paid $150.00 used in our "for sale" section on this board and absolutely love it. I consider it a cheap tune mod, until I can afford or justify a professional tune.

And as jrp says--------------Get all of your answers in the "pcm" section of the board.
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From what I've researched, HP Tuner is the way to go. A lot less restrictive than LS1Edit and a lot less expensive.
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What makes ls1 edit more restrictive?
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its locked to a vin #, so you can only use it on one car. HP Tuners can be used on as many cars as you want, as long as theyre the same year.
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Originally Posted by KillaP
its locked to a vin #, so you can only use it on one car. HP Tuners can be used on as many cars as you want, as long as theyre the same year.
Or you can just go to a professional tuner who knows what they are doing and will get the most out of your car on a dyno. You'll also get to see what your car is putting to the wheels.

The only down side to that is it can be pricey for some and you won't have any ability to tune it yourself. If you don't really know what you're doing though, it's probably better you don't mess with anything.
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I vote a professional tune.




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