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Aug 13, 2009 | 06:44 PM

cdwood388

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hp tuner newbie

I am putting a magnacharger on a 2007 lq4 with a 4l80e and was wondering if it would be worht it to buy the basic hp tuner software thata like 500 bucks to do the tuning because noone around here does that sort of thing. The tuner from magnacharger that is a can tune is 405 bucks. So would the extra 100 bucks be worth it?

Aug 13, 2009 | 07:28 PM

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Yes it is well worth the 100 bucks.

Aug 13, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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I am buying the kit used and am unable to get the tuner so thats why I am asking

Aug 13, 2009 | 09:05 PM

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Its definitely a great investment, with a scanner that you scan nearly every 97+ gm vehicle, most late model GM's and soon Dodge as well all at no extra cost its a must have and worth its cost for nearly everyone that purchases. New units come with enough credits to tune up to 4 vehicles so at $125 per vehicle it is actually at a lower cost per vehicle. For most doing your own tuning is very rewarding, similar to doing an engine swap or adding heads and cam...while it can be a little time consuming knowing you did the work and can change things at any time is nice to know.

Aug 13, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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so with the standard version that is 500 bucks I would be able to tune my ecm to accomodate my supercharger?

Aug 14, 2009 | 12:01 AM

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You also should get/need a wideband. I have the standard and run the wideband through my egr. I would recommend the pro. It makes it easier to hook up widebands, etc. As well as being able to log without a cpu. I regret sometimes not getting the pro, but I don't ever plan upgrading as well. It cost quite a bit more to upgrade than to just buy it upfront. jmo