Hypertech programer
01-15-2009, 11:52 AM
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Hypertech programer
Can you guys that have used a power programer let us other guys know if you thought it was worth it, did you notice a power difference, witch one you used, if you sold it then why.
01-15-2009, 01:35 PM
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This has been asked and polled quite a few times, and there's no consistent answer. My experience with the Hypertech is that power gains are so subtle that I'd be hard-pressed to correctly determine whether mine has it installed or not during a blind test. So, my suggestion: If you can afford it, go ahead and buy it--it's just money. If you really would rather spend the bucks on some other mod, or you're just a tightwad who expects maximum value for every penny, get the Accupro to set your tires/gear ratios.
I'll also tell you what everyone else is going to say since, as I wrote just a moment ago, this is a pretty common question:
"It doesn't work worth a damn."
"It's very subtle, but there's a difference."
"I got a nice, little boost in power."
"I'm running premium setting and it's absolutely amazing how much the performance increased!"
That should about cover the gamut of answers.
I'll also tell you what everyone else is going to say since, as I wrote just a moment ago, this is a pretty common question:
"It doesn't work worth a damn."
"It's very subtle, but there's a difference."
"I got a nice, little boost in power."
"I'm running premium setting and it's absolutely amazing how much the performance increased!"
That should about cover the gamut of answers.
01-15-2009, 04:39 PM
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Mark is correct about the range of answers you will receive.
I believe they are influenced by transmission type (auto or 6 spd), elevations (sea level or higher altitudes), tire size (32s vs. 35s), etc.
For me, with a 6 speed, living at 3200 ft above sea level, wheeling at up to 8000-9000 feet, with 35s and stock gears, there was noticable increased performance in mpg (2-3 mpg more at highway speeds) and engine/throttle responsiveness.
I do not regret my purchase.
However, if the $380 spent on the Hypertech materially delayed having the funds to re-gear, I would have waited.
Some people spend over $1.5k on intake, exhaust, headers, and tuner. In reality, the $1.5k would have been better spent on regearing.
I believe they are influenced by transmission type (auto or 6 spd), elevations (sea level or higher altitudes), tire size (32s vs. 35s), etc.
For me, with a 6 speed, living at 3200 ft above sea level, wheeling at up to 8000-9000 feet, with 35s and stock gears, there was noticable increased performance in mpg (2-3 mpg more at highway speeds) and engine/throttle responsiveness.
I do not regret my purchase.
However, if the $380 spent on the Hypertech materially delayed having the funds to re-gear, I would have waited.
Some people spend over $1.5k on intake, exhaust, headers, and tuner. In reality, the $1.5k would have been better spent on regearing.
Just a 2center thought. It would be better to do a regear, etc. like you mentioned above then do the programmer if desired. Reason? The computer would only have to learn once then you could see the "real" advantage. .... Or not.
01-16-2009, 07:03 AM
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Thanks guys, I have already done gears (5:13's), exhaust, intake (K&N) and the power programer was the last one I am going to do (till I can put a Hemi in it). So I wanted to see who had used what and what they thought.