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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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I am looking at this.
Hypertech Max Energy ECON Power Programmer
Any thoughts? Good buy or not.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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I havn't heard anything on here about any hypertech parts. But they talk about them a lot on the power block.
I don't know how well it would work with the PSD.
The consensus around here is DP or TW.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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For that price, you mine as well just get a TW chip burned for you.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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I really just need the code reader function.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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If you just need the code reader function, might try looking into a code reader from your local parts store.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I have not been able to find one for this truck that is just code reader.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I think I mentioned this in your other thread but I still say this will be one of your best options.
Terminator Engineering
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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i have the superchips i figured that the boost in preformance plus code reading would be worth it, although i like it i will be going to a tw in the future. and you get the code in numarical format you still have to decode
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I think I mentioned this in your other thread but I still say this will be one of your best options.
Terminator Engineering
Yes you did, I am keeping that in mind. The web page is kinda confusing.
Do you know which part # you have? The way the text is lined up it doesn't really show what is on single gauge vs double. And you mentioned the buzz test for 30$, what is that?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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I have a single gauge. The double gauge is for if you want to watch 4 items at one time. Otherwise you get to watch 2 data lines (ex. ICP, IPR% etc) at a time.

The buzz test is to test your IDM, wiring and injector solenoids. and the Contribution test is a cylinder balance test. it will tell you if you have a miss which cylinder is missing. For $30 you get both test abilities added to the gauge. It is well worth it since just having one of those test done at a shop one time will cost twice that.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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What is sparking my purchase of this is also the mpg if it is accurate.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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mpg reading doesn't work on the OBS trucks
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Ok. You have been a great help. Thanks!!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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You can find a reader for OBD I on jcwhitney, but for the money and the bump in mpg a programer i think is best.
 
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