Hypertech powerIII programer
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Hello scottty
I've been using the hypertech programer for over 2 years now and kept detail records on milage, in town driving,highway and towing, and the numbers show now increase in mpg when using the programer.
Time for the DP tuner, not for mpg, But for better performance and the cool down setting.
I would'nt buy the hypertech if your thinking of getting a programer. IMO
I've been using the hypertech programer for over 2 years now and kept detail records on milage, in town driving,highway and towing, and the numbers show now increase in mpg when using the programer.
Time for the DP tuner, not for mpg, But for better performance and the cool down setting.
I would'nt buy the hypertech if your thinking of getting a programer. IMO
#3
Not to dissagree but I have the Hypertech programmer on my '99 and I love it. I am sure there are several other programmers/chips/etc that may produce more power, but the drivability and towing power is excellent!
If you are just looking for alittle more performance and towing power for a stock application, then I would reccomend it, if you want a real hot rod then look somewhere else.
Bowedup
If you are just looking for alittle more performance and towing power for a stock application, then I would reccomend it, if you want a real hot rod then look somewhere else.
Bowedup
#4
Ditto, I have had the Hypertech for a little over a year now. Not as good on performance as the chips I had but a lot more dependable. Gives a definite boost in power over stock. Fuel economy was not as good as chip either, but still better than stock. I am using the stage 2 when I tow and 3 when not. The stage 1 seemed to have less power than stock. Also nice to be able to get the trouble codes. All in all not to bad though I am thinking of going and getting an edge Module. Like the Idea of being able to change settings quick. The Hypertech takes about 1/2 hour to 45 min to change settings. Hope this helps. LPR
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Originally Posted by LONEPINERON
The Hypertech takes about 1/2 hour to 45 min to change settings. Hope this helps. LPR
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First hand experience here, if you're going to spend the money on a programmer, don't go Hypertech. My truck had one with it when I bought it. I later quit using the Hypertech and instead used a Diablo Predator. The differences between the two werer definately noticeable, and I think the Predator is cheaper. I'm not trying to put the Hypertech down, but just relaying my first hand experiences.
However, my Predator is now gone, and I have installed a DP Tuner 6-position flip chip. I can't express enough how much better I like the DP chip over a tuner. Adjustability on the fly, so you don't have to turn the truck off or even quit driving to change programs, more power, lower EGT's, and a much better shifting tune. My 6-position chip ran a total of $475 delivered to my door -- only $50 less than the Hypertech. If you're looking to spend that much money, please take my suggestion and do it right, get a DP chip. You can also get a 4-position chip for under $400!! Run some searches here on the forum about DP Tuner (also known as DP chip, Jody's chip - Jody Tipton is the guy who makes them) and you'll find no one that is dissatisfied with the product. And you'll find a lot of guys who have, like me & maevans, who have switched from a tuner to a chip. This forum is a great resource for information, but take this to heart: go with the chip over the tuner. You can also check out the DP Tuner website for more info here: http://www.dp-tuner.com/index.htm
However, my Predator is now gone, and I have installed a DP Tuner 6-position flip chip. I can't express enough how much better I like the DP chip over a tuner. Adjustability on the fly, so you don't have to turn the truck off or even quit driving to change programs, more power, lower EGT's, and a much better shifting tune. My 6-position chip ran a total of $475 delivered to my door -- only $50 less than the Hypertech. If you're looking to spend that much money, please take my suggestion and do it right, get a DP chip. You can also get a 4-position chip for under $400!! Run some searches here on the forum about DP Tuner (also known as DP chip, Jody's chip - Jody Tipton is the guy who makes them) and you'll find no one that is dissatisfied with the product. And you'll find a lot of guys who have, like me & maevans, who have switched from a tuner to a chip. This forum is a great resource for information, but take this to heart: go with the chip over the tuner. You can also check out the DP Tuner website for more info here: http://www.dp-tuner.com/index.htm
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The Hypertech is not as likely to kill you motor as the others are. I have on been running it for 128,000 miles on my 01. If you are looking for the most HP and TG gains don't go with the Hypertech. It is dependable.
I will say something about there customer service. It's just plain and simply Lousy!! The one time I took my Programmer out to have the codes checked at the Dealership. The tech flashed the newest transmission program and the Hypertech would not reinstall. I called the Hypertech customer service and the SOB (JIM) on the other end of the line called me a liar!! He told me I had installed the thing in another truck!! When I buy a new Programmer for my 05 or 06 It will not be a Hypertech for that reason alone!!
The product is good the people behind it are not!!
I will say something about there customer service. It's just plain and simply Lousy!! The one time I took my Programmer out to have the codes checked at the Dealership. The tech flashed the newest transmission program and the Hypertech would not reinstall. I called the Hypertech customer service and the SOB (JIM) on the other end of the line called me a liar!! He told me I had installed the thing in another truck!! When I buy a new Programmer for my 05 or 06 It will not be a Hypertech for that reason alone!!
The product is good the people behind it are not!!
#9
Originally Posted by MobeyDick
The Hypertech is not as likely to kill you motor as the others are. I have on been running it for 128,000 miles on my 01. If you are looking for the most HP and TG gains don't go with the Hypertech.
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i am another "convert" i had the Edge Juice, then stacked the Evolution on it, and then decided on a chip, so i sold the Juice, and ran the evolution solo. (all of this with a sonnax/springs) and the transmission shifted horribly. i went with a chip and it is alot better. i run it on stock to warm it up (it is noticably LOUDER with a performance tune in use, with stock, you can barely hear the engine) and it reminds me why i got a chip in the first place. the TS perf. chip i have has the firm shifting code with it. now this i don't like, because it shifts entirely too hard with the sonnax in. im getting my chip reburnt (at BCDP) free of charge, to put the stock transmission tune back in. i may upgrade to a BTS valve body, all this hype about it, i NEED one.
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Originally Posted by MobeyDick
Edge with juice has a reputation for killing the trannys!! Never heard that out of Hypertech!!