help from anyone re:hypertech
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help from anyone re:hypertech
my question is regarding the hypertech power programmer III. i already tried to install a street & performance electronics power chip, i tried for a couple of hours and i am now ticked off with power chips. it might have just been the chip they sent me, i don't know? my question about the hypertech programmer is it easier, better, the same, or what as a superchip. also can you use the programmer on several 5.4 liter engines with different computer codes or not. has anyone used the hypertech yet, please give me some advice.
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Hi ftriton,
Sorry to hear you had a problem with your current chip! It might be easy to solve with some good Tech Support, so if you'd like to give us a call about that, our number is just below, and we can go over some tips with you about the installation if you like, and that might help you to get up and running with it.
To answewr your question, you'll be much better off with the Superchip than the Hypertech, and I'll go over that a bit with you to explain why............
With Hypertech, you get a "generic' program that has been compromised to run on all similar vehicles instead of one made specifically for your individual vehicle, like you would get with the Superchip. Also, they do not tune the engine at all throttle positions like the Superchip does.
With the Superchip, you get a program that was made for *your* specific vehicle, programmed to precisely match the exact software revision in your powertrain computer, and one that works adding power *all* the time at any throttle position and any rpm from 1000 rpm on up, and that is something you cannot get with that Hypertech unit.
Installation of the Superchip is easy enough that 98% of our customer install it themselves, in about 30-45 minutes.
With the Hypertech Power Programmer, it will connect to the OBD-II port and upload it's generic program into the vehicle's ECU, so it is a bit quicker to install than the Superchip, that is true.
However, the difference in performance between the Superchip and that Hypertech device is substantial, you won't get near the performance gain with the Hypertech unit as you will from the Superchip.
Also, most Hypertech applications also requrie the use of an abnormally cold thermostat as well, which is not a good idea on a street-driven vehicle for a number of reasons. It affects heater function in winter, and you do not make as much power, you'll make your highest engine power at a coolant temperature of about 200 degrees, which is why your factory thermostat is rated at 195, and opens about 192-194 or so, and that should be left in place.
I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with the installation of that chip you got, and if you'd like to go over all of this in detail, so you can give it some thought, etc., please feel free to give us a call, as we might be able to help get you up and running with your current chip, or at least give you some solid info to think about before making your next decision about which product you want to use. We're happy to help if you'd like to give us a call at our number listed below, & we're here Mon.-Fri. from 10am to 7pm, Eastern time.
Best of luck whatever you decide,
Sorry to hear you had a problem with your current chip! It might be easy to solve with some good Tech Support, so if you'd like to give us a call about that, our number is just below, and we can go over some tips with you about the installation if you like, and that might help you to get up and running with it.
To answewr your question, you'll be much better off with the Superchip than the Hypertech, and I'll go over that a bit with you to explain why............
With Hypertech, you get a "generic' program that has been compromised to run on all similar vehicles instead of one made specifically for your individual vehicle, like you would get with the Superchip. Also, they do not tune the engine at all throttle positions like the Superchip does.
With the Superchip, you get a program that was made for *your* specific vehicle, programmed to precisely match the exact software revision in your powertrain computer, and one that works adding power *all* the time at any throttle position and any rpm from 1000 rpm on up, and that is something you cannot get with that Hypertech unit.
Installation of the Superchip is easy enough that 98% of our customer install it themselves, in about 30-45 minutes.
With the Hypertech Power Programmer, it will connect to the OBD-II port and upload it's generic program into the vehicle's ECU, so it is a bit quicker to install than the Superchip, that is true.
However, the difference in performance between the Superchip and that Hypertech device is substantial, you won't get near the performance gain with the Hypertech unit as you will from the Superchip.
Also, most Hypertech applications also requrie the use of an abnormally cold thermostat as well, which is not a good idea on a street-driven vehicle for a number of reasons. It affects heater function in winter, and you do not make as much power, you'll make your highest engine power at a coolant temperature of about 200 degrees, which is why your factory thermostat is rated at 195, and opens about 192-194 or so, and that should be left in place.
I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with the installation of that chip you got, and if you'd like to go over all of this in detail, so you can give it some thought, etc., please feel free to give us a call, as we might be able to help get you up and running with your current chip, or at least give you some solid info to think about before making your next decision about which product you want to use. We're happy to help if you'd like to give us a call at our number listed below, & we're here Mon.-Fri. from 10am to 7pm, Eastern time.
Best of luck whatever you decide,