HPP III with gear change?
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HPP III with gear change? I have a 2000 Trans am (m6) and i just bought some 4.10 gears. I wanted to know if the HPP III was the best thing to do for recalibrating and other things it adjusts. My real questions is can I buy a used hypertech power programmer and used it on my car? Does the HPP III have some kind of chip made specifically for a car, or is it just a programmer that can work on numerous cars? If i can buy a used one, does it have to be for the year of my car or can i use a 2001 or some other year? Any answers or suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks, Jimmy
2000 Trans Am (Ram air)
Mods: SLP long tube headers, 3in y-pipe, and borla cat-back, whisper air box, Yukon 4.10 gears in about 2 weeks.
Thanks, Jimmy
2000 Trans Am (Ram air)
Mods: SLP long tube headers, 3in y-pipe, and borla cat-back, whisper air box, Yukon 4.10 gears in about 2 weeks.
Re: HPP III with gear change? ok here's the deal:
you can buy a used one(make sure the original owner set there car back to stock with it though)
any 2000 HPP3 will work on your car, but it has to be set back to stock
you can use HPP3 to change your gear settings with gear swaps(adjusts speedo and etc for ya)
orrr you can just buy LS1EDIT and have all the things HPP3 does plus unlimited tuning access of your car
if your set on HPP3, used they sell for 150-200 bucks. Make sure its a 2000 HPP3. Also make sure its been set back to the way it came. It can only be used on one car at a time. For example if you program your car and then decide to sell the HPP3. There is a option on HPP3 that allows you go go back to stock programing. You have to do that, then the HPP3 is ready for sale or use on another car.
you can buy a used one(make sure the original owner set there car back to stock with it though)
any 2000 HPP3 will work on your car, but it has to be set back to stock
you can use HPP3 to change your gear settings with gear swaps(adjusts speedo and etc for ya)
orrr you can just buy LS1EDIT and have all the things HPP3 does plus unlimited tuning access of your car
if your set on HPP3, used they sell for 150-200 bucks. Make sure its a 2000 HPP3. Also make sure its been set back to the way it came. It can only be used on one car at a time. For example if you program your car and then decide to sell the HPP3. There is a option on HPP3 that allows you go go back to stock programing. You have to do that, then the HPP3 is ready for sale or use on another car.
On The Tree
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From: Cal
Re: HPP III with gear change? The HPP3 will definitely work for gear swaps. But if you're going to spend $200 on a used speedo calibration tool, why not spend the extra $$ and get a new Predator or LS1Edit and gain 10+ RWHP, lots of configurable parameters, and future adjustability for later mods to boot? Do the research on this board (and LS1.com) and you'll see what I mean. The HPP3 makes a scant bit of TQ and 0 HP at best. A Predator or LS1Edit allows you to configure fuel enrichment and total spark advance along with individual gear redlines, fan temps, trouble codes, etc.
If you want more info and/or a good price on the Predator, send me an E-mail and I will give you the details. If you end up with LS1Edit, then just make sure you get advice on what parameters to change and how much to change them. Either way, you'll be much happier in the long run. <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
If you want more info and/or a good price on the Predator, send me an E-mail and I will give you the details. If you end up with LS1Edit, then just make sure you get advice on what parameters to change and how much to change them. Either way, you'll be much happier in the long run. <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
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Re: HPP III with gear change? Yes, Yes, and Yes. Exactly like Crazyfarmer said.
If you have no plans to do custom tuning, then the HPP3 will serve nicely to change gear ratios, rev limiter, shift points (A4). LS1 Edit would be nice; and if you have custom tuning aspirations it seems to be top of the line.However if you can pick up a used HPP3 for a good price it may serve you well. If it's a "must change gear ratios or shift points right now" thing, and money is tight, you may very well pick up a HPP3 cheap.
If you have no plans to do custom tuning, then the HPP3 will serve nicely to change gear ratios, rev limiter, shift points (A4). LS1 Edit would be nice; and if you have custom tuning aspirations it seems to be top of the line.However if you can pick up a used HPP3 for a good price it may serve you well. If it's a "must change gear ratios or shift points right now" thing, and money is tight, you may very well pick up a HPP3 cheap.
