Hypertech programmer worth the $$$?
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Hypertech programmer worth the $$$?
anyone got the Hypertech programmer on their 98LS1 M6??? I'm wondering on what to do next on a budget on my ride.....here are my current mods....is the Hypertech worth it or not?
Pro 5.0 shifter
MAC mid length headers w/ORY pipe
40series Flowmaster
Taylor 10.4 wires w/Bosch plugs
Z06 MAF
Shaner S2 T.B
T.B bypass
SLP lid w/K&N, bellows
62Kmiles on my Z28 M6
Pro 5.0 shifter
MAC mid length headers w/ORY pipe
40series Flowmaster
Taylor 10.4 wires w/Bosch plugs
Z06 MAF
Shaner S2 T.B
T.B bypass
SLP lid w/K&N, bellows
62Kmiles on my Z28 M6
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From: Central California
I have the PPIII on my '01 Z28. I had it set then de-programmed it after reading some posts on this forum that it could actually deminish performance and power. I noticed a difference w/o the PPIII settings, so I went back to a +2, +2, +0 shift settings with a 6400 rev limit and 50% shift firmness. I like it better again! 
Not a HUGE difference, but then again I'm not a hard, hard core speed guy like some here are.
Just my $.02.....
Daryl
Not a HUGE difference, but then again I'm not a hard, hard core speed guy like some here are.
Just my $.02.....
Daryl
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Originally posted by DS01Z28
I have the PPIII on my '01 Z28. I had it set then de-programmed it after reading some posts on this forum that it could actually deminish performance and power. I noticed a difference w/o the PPIII settings, so I went back to a +2, +2, +0 shift settings with a 6400 rev limit and 50% shift firmness. I like it better again!
Not a HUGE difference, but then again I'm not a hard, hard core speed guy like some here are.
Just my $.02.....
Daryl
I have the PPIII on my '01 Z28. I had it set then de-programmed it after reading some posts on this forum that it could actually deminish performance and power. I noticed a difference w/o the PPIII settings, so I went back to a +2, +2, +0 shift settings with a 6400 rev limit and 50% shift firmness. I like it better again!
Not a HUGE difference, but then again I'm not a hard, hard core speed guy like some here are.
Just my $.02.....
Daryl
I had a HPP3 and like Predator much better with custom tunning and you can monitor your car.
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From: Jacksonville, FL
I used the HPP3 for gears/shift points/shift firmness/fans and it worked fine. Never tried the tune. If you don't want to spend a lot and just want to use it like I did you can find them for sale for $150-$175 used, just ensure they've returned their car to stock before buying.
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Not worth it IMHO. Predator is a better deal for a hundred bucks more. LS1-edit is the best out there but it's pricey and you need a laptop which I don't have so I'll eventually get a predator. It'll be so nice to read and delete SES codes without bothering the fine folks at autozone (hehe).
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
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