What kind of horsepower gains to you expect when using a hypertech programmer?








1996 Lt1-borla catback, k&n intake, programmer, 52mm, 160 stat.

 

probably not that much... you'd be better off with a mail order tune in my opinion, but I don't have one.

 

I've seen 7-10hp on other message boards and you have to run 92 octane since the program advances the timing. I pulled the Hypertech engine program on my 96, since 92 ain't cheap, but kept the shift firmness, gear selection and top speed limit the same.

 

From listening to several mechanics talk they say the premium gas get more mpg's so it is almost a wash. I would hate to sacrifice performance for economy with such a small amount of savings.

 

I've seen magazine tests and posted dyno results that show a loss of HP with the Hypertech "power programming". The only time there is a power gain is if you go with the Hypertech 160* thermostat. You can get much better gains, even on a stock engine, for about 1/3 of what a Hypertech costs, simply by getting a mail-order reprogram from one of out Supporting Vendors, like pcmforless, or madZ28.

 

i too have seen many cars and trucks come into the local dyno here with hpp tuning and we put them back to a stock program to base line them and they make more hp with the stock tune than the hpp tune, then even more hp when we tune what the engine needs

 

i agree dont waste your money on it get a mail order tune, or better yet get a dyno tune!

 

The Hypertech handheld is basically good enough for gear changes and fan on/off adjustments. Not worth the price tag.

 

Go to PCM4LESS.com, Brian is cheeper then a hypertech and knows these engine. He has a 9sec caprice! I saw a 13HP increase with a 93octane mail order tune. A+

 

agreed! i went with him for my tuning and was very happy with the results. he's a great guy and even answered the phone at like 10pm to walk me through and help me with the ordersheet and had great service. already recieved the refund for sending in my stock pcm if you read this

 

Yep exactly what everyone else said. I got a Hypertech, don't waste your money if you haven't already bought one. I'm going to go with PCMforless when I do my HC&LT's this spring. Ummmm uuuuh anyone out there want to buy a Hypertech programmer????

 

Hyperjunk = a -200hp gain on your wallet.

Get a cool Mail order tune.