hypertech question
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hypertech question
just have a question hopin somebody will know. i have a 2000 f250 5.4 and i was looking at getting the hypertech max energy power programmer. but the site i was looking at did not have my truck listed to buy it. anybody know if that programmer will work for my truck or a good place to buy it. thanks guys
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They are more semi-custom as the tuner doesn't drive the vehicle. However you tell them what you want and what you have done already, then they use their experience to write a tune.
Hypertech is a decent choice in a chevy, but there are better options for fords. SCT would be a good choice if you want plug in convenience but sniper or the really expensive SCT writer program if you want to get waist deep into performance. The nice side to the ones you can write the tunes for is, you can make basic files and then when you get the time/money you can play around on a dyno getting it dialed in.
Hypertech is a decent choice in a chevy, but there are better options for fords. SCT would be a good choice if you want plug in convenience but sniper or the really expensive SCT writer program if you want to get waist deep into performance. The nice side to the ones you can write the tunes for is, you can make basic files and then when you get the time/money you can play around on a dyno getting it dialed in.
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im just looking for a little more get up and go for towing. also one that can correct the speedo since i got bigger tires on. and with the economy they way it is cant really afford a diesel right now. any suggestion. just looking for something to plug in or can run on regular fuel
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I recommend the SCT X3 tuner with custom tunes. 5 Star Tuning is where I purchased my SCT tuner and Mike is awesome. It's only a few dollars more for the custom tunes. I opted for the 87 octane - economy tune, the 89 octane - towing tune, and the 93 octane - performance tune. If down the line you make additional upgrades to your truck, just call Mike and tell him the details. He can email you a new tune(s) that you can download yourself. In other words, the SCT tuners can be updated as you update your truck.
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I have a hypertech tuner and its just fine there is only so much you can do costum or not theres only so much fule and the cam is what it is
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I recommend the SCT X3 tuner with custom tunes. 5 Star Tuning is where I purchased my SCT tuner and Mike is awesome. It's only a few dollars more for the custom tunes. I opted for the 87 octane - economy tune, the 89 octane - towing tune, and the 93 octane - performance tune. If down the line you make additional upgrades to your truck, just call Mike and tell him the details. He can email you a new tune(s) that you can download yourself. In other words, the SCT tuners can be updated as you update your truck.
5 Star Tuning
1209 Hill Harrell Rd.
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 667-3595
mike@5startuning.com
sales@5startuning.com
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1209 Hill Harrell Rd.
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 667-3595
mike@5startuning.com
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How do you like the Livewire? I'll be choosing between it or the X3 come beginning of summer. I like the idea of having adjustable parameters on the dash in front of me and the ability to monitor things, as well as the fact that it stores 3 factory tunes + 3 custom tunes.
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look at the dyno charts all the maufactures gottem go see what you are buying....you got a computer be a informed shopper!!! I got a hypertech 2 and it will do all the smallest motor can do in this 6k truck...... they got a chart for my truck (diff.. gear) but still close
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Night and day difference! The no-response takeoff of the OEM tune is now very responsive. The cruising power is much better and my transmission rarely up-shifts anymore. I only lost .5 MPG going to the 93 octane performance tune. I am very confident that I would gain MPG if I used the 87 octane economy tune.
You Keep What You Kill
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look at the dyno charts all the maufactures gottem go see what you are buying....you got a computer be a informed shopper!!! I got a hypertech 2 and it will do all the smallest motor can do in this 6k truck...... they got a chart for my truck (diff.. gear) but still close
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Night and day difference! The no-response takeoff of the OEM tune is now very responsive. The cruising power is much better and my transmission rarely up-shifts anymore. I only lost .5 MPG going to the 93 octane performance tune. I am very confident that I would gain MPG if I used the 87 octane economy tune.