Just wondering if a HPP is a better choice for a lightly modded car or is LS1 edit in the hands of an experienced tuner a superior choice? I'm asking because ive heard that if you have a lightly modded car you dont need LS1 Edit unless youre starting to do serious mods where the computer would have a harder time adapting. Also is LS1 edit capable of adjusting parameters such as shift points and shift firmness? Thanks in advance for any input.

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2001 Z28 Auto
Mods: Borla full cat exhaust, SLP ram air, SLP 160 Thermostat, SLP smooth bellows, MTI lid
Best 1/4: 13.499 @ 105

 

Actually if you don't have a converter or a gear change I wouldn't buy one. You don't really have a need to change that stuff if the cost is several hundred.

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2000 Z28-Deep Maroon
Mac Headers With Off-Road Pipe
Vigilante Torque Converter 2800 stall 2.5 STR
Hooker 3" catback w/cut out & McCord
FTRA Kit
Dynamic Motorsports SFC's

 

I have a hypertech prgrammer for my 2001, and it definetely makes a noticeable difference. All the little things add up. just wondering, where can you buy ls1 edit? Ive heard that a hypertech is bad when running the juice...

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Scott Parkinson
2001 Sunset Orange Z-28
SLP Loud Mouth, K&N, Mass Air, 160 Thermistat, Power Programmer, All aftermarket suspension/braces, 8.5mm Plug Wires, 125 hp Shot. Runnin low 12's all day.

 

I am not buying LS1 edit personally. A friend of mine is opening up a tuning shop and he already has LS1 edit. If this isnt a good idea what would be a good next step besides the mods I already have.

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2001 Z28 Auto
Mods: Borla full cat exhaust, SLP ram air, SLP 160 Thermostat, SLP smooth bellows, MTI lid
Best 1/4: 13.499 @ 105

 

I'm not as familiar with LS1 edit yet, as it's so new (and no experience with LT1 edit either).

I know for HPP, their is often a toss up when discussing its value. It's good for speedo changes from gear swaps, and maybe shift point changes, but in terms of gains from using its power tuning feature - some people gain hp, others lose hp (causes detonation).

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2000 Pewter SS #C161
SLP Dual-Dual, Bilstein suspension, Eibachs, 21mm/35mm swaybars, GMAF
SLP CAI w/lower plate, !EGR, Direct-Flo, SLP STB, Ported TB, ASP Crank pulley
SLP/AAM Differential cover, SLP 2600, Powershot, MSD wires, NGK's,
BMR Boxed LCAs, BMR PHB, G2 DSL, Heavy Lead Foot...
http://community.webshots.com/user/murlynd

 

If you're going to spend the money don't waste it on a hypertech, get LS1 edit that does everything, not just a few basic things.

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2002 SOM WS6 Trans Am
Former 2001 Camaro SS
Former 2000 WS6 Trans Am
Former 1998 Firebird-no pics

 

Well if LS1 edit was a little more affordable I think more people would buy. I know I would but dang it is HIGH........

Viper

 

Well, you knew that I couldn't let a Hypertech thread go by without my sticking my $0.02 worth in here

I have no experience with LS1 Edit. I mean, I just spent $300 for AutoTap and now I'm supposed to blow another wad of cash for LS1 Edit? (note the scarcasm)

I've been running the Hypertech tuning in my 2001 Z28 since June of 2001 and aside from some early bugs in the beta programming, it's been great. It makes a huge difference in the way the car drives, and I got a 14 RWHP gain from the power tuning alone.

As for LS1 edit, it is my understanding that you can do everything the HPP can do, and even more. However, there is something to be said for the learning curve. You'll have to learn how to properly tune the car with LS1 edit ... lots of trial and error. But, with the HPP, it's "plug and play".

With the HPP, you're stuck with what Hypertech issues as a baseline program, set up for the lowest common denominator because not all cars are the same. With LS1 Edit, you can tune what works best for YOUR car.

So, in the end, it comes down to how much effort you want to put into the tuning.

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2001 Z28, A4 2.73
Navy Blue Metallic, T-tops, no badges
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FRA; MTI lid; Holly PowerShot; TBB; HPP3; Exhaust "bridge"; 160* Thermostat; descreen MAF; Port/Polish MAF

 

You will be in for a rude awakening if LS1 Edit is anything like LT1 Edit. Last time I checked there is no manual that explains the many different settings.

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1996 Z28 Camaro
2001 best 1/4 BFG DR's NA - 11.865@113.57 w/1.634 60', 1/8 - 7.563@89.82mph Best 1/4 MPH 114.82 - Best 1/8 MPH 90.73 - 2002 Mid 11's NA, Mid 10's n2o

1989 GMC 1500 truck for work 18.1@73 305
8 cats to feed clean after 1999 V6 Mustang 5 speed
15.358@89.47 MPH w/ 2.227 60'
15.364@90.92 MPH w/ 2.383 60'

 

That's right, no manual, same as with LT1 editor. Is it because of legal liabilities??

LWM

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95 A4, SLP catback, KBDD sfc, airfoil, Vortech S-trim, 30# SVO injectors, Autometer electric FP guage, boost guage, Hotchkis STB, AS&M headers, AFPR, Vortech Aftercooler, 3.125" blower pulley, 7" crank pulley, Vigilante 2,800 stall, MSD 6 BTM, SLP 35mm front bar, SLP 21mm rear bar, LT-1 editor ... , 437hp at the wheels. --- members.shaw.ca/mackenzl/LWMsZ-28/LWMsZ-28.html ... 01 vert in the making ...

 

Ok here is what I know(which is not much) if you plan to do only BASIC mods(lid,exhaust,gears etc.) then the HPP3 will probably work for you although I hear stories both ways. if like me you plan to do or have done cam/heads,fuel system up grades,aftermarket MAF and TB, gears,forced induction(ie:juice,turbo, etc)then IMHO you should seriously(spl?)look into LS1edit because HPP3 will NOT help you out with these kind of upgrades. Is LS1edit expensive? yes it is. but do like I did and get a small group(up to 4) of folks together and do a group purchase. if you get 4 guys together the total cost of LS1edit with a year of updates is only $237.50 each. I already have A-Tap and a laptop so that won't be an issue. also if you have custom programming already you will possibly need a new PCM or to have your current one flashed as many of the custom programmers lockout the PCM. Again it is all a matter of need. I have 2 Camaro SS's (a 2000 and a 1999) and have plans for both so LS1edit is worth the expense in my case. Also remember to use LS1edit to it's full potential you will need A-Tap or something similar.

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2000 Sebring Silver Camaro SS
Mods? Well...yes, enough mods to have MAD horsepower.
More mods to come? Well..yes, working on achieving INSANE horsepower.
Last dyno 336hp and 361 torque. Have done some stuff since then.
Car has gone a best of 12.64@111.67mph with a 60' of 2.15
http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/scottss2658