Hypertech power programer
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From: overthehill , in TAXVILLE= CENTRAL IL :)
update hypertech
i downloaded the newest version of acrobate reader 5.5 it allowed me to see the dyno results for a 01 L .
if what they say or advertise is true? i will go with the HYPERTECH 3 programer verses a chip , for the simple reason, you can set your computer to stock without any codes = warranty> will investigate a little more b-4 making the chip vereses programer decision. any more input out there??
if what they say or advertise is true? i will go with the HYPERTECH 3 programer verses a chip , for the simple reason, you can set your computer to stock without any codes = warranty> will investigate a little more b-4 making the chip vereses programer decision. any more input out there??
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i noticed on hypertechs dyno test for a 01 L it showed stock HP=311 @5500rpm with programer 3 program 339 hp
and torque @ 1250 rpm stock=272 and programer3 =312#s
Question why would they only go to 1250 RPM to test the torque??
and torque @ 1250 rpm stock=272 and programer3 =312#s
Question why would they only go to 1250 RPM to test the torque??
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From: overthehill , in TAXVILLE= CENTRAL IL :)
Originally posted by EXCITED
i noticed on hypertechs dyno test for a 01 L it showed stock HP=311 @5500rpm with programer 3 program 339 hp
and torque @ 1250 rpm stock=272 and programer3 =312#s
Question why would they only go to 1250 RPM to test the torque??
i noticed on hypertechs dyno test for a 01 L it showed stock HP=311 @5500rpm with programer 3 program 339 hp
and torque @ 1250 rpm stock=272 and programer3 =312#s
Question why would they only go to 1250 RPM to test the torque??
Last edited by EXCITED; Apr 25, 2002 at 07:39 AM.
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I linked to the Hypertech web site, and call at least 3 Pep Boys (they show that they sell the product), and the 3 Pep Boys do not know what is Hypertech. I will be calling the main number for Hypertech, and ask them why the show all the Pep Boys in my area selling their product, and they do not even heard about it. Also I did not see in the web site, if this product will work with a 2002 F-150, 5.4 Liter, I believe it will work only on a diesel engine
Last edited by wengerda; Apr 25, 2002 at 08:40 AM.
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I have a totally opposite opinion about the programmers!
On my 96 vortec 350 I had a programmer/dual exhaust/thermostat and I ran 14.9s. Back in 96 that was unheard of.No many Lightnings with chips were running that.
My 99 5.3 vortec ran 14.6 (same as Lightning specs) with same ecact mods.I ran a new Lightning up to 128mph and it never left me.I stated behind and srayed behind but the same distance from 50mph to 128 where my truck shut off.Thats not bad!!
I also raced from a toll booth and stayed within a nose to 70 mph!
I think they really do work on GM products and had nothing but good luck every time Ive installed them BUT>>>>>>>>>>>>>AND THIS IS A BIG BUT!!.......................
ON LIGHTINGS<I saw someone with one and it only knocked off 2 tenths and brought times from 13.8 to 13.6 so it didnt do much.That was in summer of 99 though and 13.6 was pretty quick! I was one of the first people in the country to hit 12s and I WAS the first in new england.
On my 96 vortec 350 I had a programmer/dual exhaust/thermostat and I ran 14.9s. Back in 96 that was unheard of.No many Lightnings with chips were running that.
My 99 5.3 vortec ran 14.6 (same as Lightning specs) with same ecact mods.I ran a new Lightning up to 128mph and it never left me.I stated behind and srayed behind but the same distance from 50mph to 128 where my truck shut off.Thats not bad!!
I also raced from a toll booth and stayed within a nose to 70 mph!
I think they really do work on GM products and had nothing but good luck every time Ive installed them BUT>>>>>>>>>>>>>AND THIS IS A BIG BUT!!.......................
ON LIGHTINGS<I saw someone with one and it only knocked off 2 tenths and brought times from 13.8 to 13.6 so it didnt do much.That was in summer of 99 though and 13.6 was pretty quick! I was one of the first people in the country to hit 12s and I WAS the first in new england.
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From: overthehill , in TAXVILLE= CENTRAL IL :)
Originally posted by 01Lightning
Probably because that is where you see the most gain with their product...
Probably because that is where you see the most gain with their product...
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I use one on my PSD, and it sucks. Im going to replace it soon with a micro tuner. All the Hypertech did was firm up my shifts. It didnt add any real noticable power gains. Its just a generic tuner. I would definatley advise againt getting anything from Hyper Tech, its just not that good.
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From: overthehill , in TAXVILLE= CENTRAL IL :)
Originally posted by Nitro Lightning
Keep in mind that Hypertech has to sell you a program that is CARB certified and the program has passed all Fed emissions checks, your "tuners" dont follow these rules because any "custom" program will not be CARB certified and technically is illegal to drive on the street with.
Hypertech's programs will not get you the same type results that you would get by going with a chip from any of the "tuners", because they dont have to follow the rules. When they have the engineers at whoevers chip company they are using, make them a custom program, it will not be CARB certified and is stated as such on any custom program order form.
Don't be fooled into thinking that your "tuners" write their own programs, all they do is tell the engineers what they want changed within the program and then it is written for them by whoever it is they use.
Alot of it is smoke and mirrors my friends.
Nitro
Keep in mind that Hypertech has to sell you a program that is CARB certified and the program has passed all Fed emissions checks, your "tuners" dont follow these rules because any "custom" program will not be CARB certified and technically is illegal to drive on the street with.
Hypertech's programs will not get you the same type results that you would get by going with a chip from any of the "tuners", because they dont have to follow the rules. When they have the engineers at whoevers chip company they are using, make them a custom program, it will not be CARB certified and is stated as such on any custom program order form.
Don't be fooled into thinking that your "tuners" write their own programs, all they do is tell the engineers what they want changed within the program and then it is written for them by whoever it is they use.
Alot of it is smoke and mirrors my friends.
Nitro