what is a hp tuner?

[Kal-El]

ive bin hearing about hp tuner and just wondering what is? is a hypertec tuner couse i got one of thoughs but if not what is it? what gain well it give me on my 2000 camaro

[1DangerousV6]

it is tuning software that you install onto a computer (PC or laptop) ..then it uses a cable that runs from the computer to the diagnostic port in your car..there is a LOT you can do with it..so as far as gains..it depends what it is you are tuning for

[Kal-El]

oh ok well all i got is whisper lid, tb spacer, aluminum drive shaft, flowmaster muffler, and fast toys cai. so thats all i got for now. will the hp tuner do any better then my hypertec with these mods or just wait ontil i get bigger and better mods and just stick with the hypertec for now

[97rs4life]

probably just stick with the hypertech for now until you get more into modding with bigger bolt ons and such.

[grayman]

Originally posted by 97rs4life:
probably just stick with the hypertech for now until you get more into modding with bigger bolt ons and such.

ditto

[kristen]

you don't need one yet. wait till you get into the fun stuff like cams, gear, etc!

[Kal-El]

cool thanks for the 411 [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

[mjparme]

Originally posted by Kal-El:
oh ok well all i got is whisper lid, tb spacer, aluminum drive shaft, flowmaster muffler, and fast toys cai. so thats all i got for now. will the hp tuner do any better then my hypertec with these mods or just wait ontil i get bigger and better mods and just stick with the hypertec for now

Actually on a stock car you would probably see 10-15 hp increase at the wheels. You can change your shift points, shift firmness, advance your timing, etc.

It will do more than a hypertech will even on a stock car IMHO.

[foff667]

i will never again buy hpp...i can always add on whatever vehicle i buy onto hptuners for less then hpp can be bought for. Then again not being half bad at tuning doesnt hurt either ;)

[1DangerousV6]

the biggest advantages for me were recalibrating for my new gears, firming up shifts, being able to change my timing when running juice, making the car run a LOT cooler which was a problem for me due to the setup of the staging lanes here, and having the ability to recalibrate for bigger injectors if needed

[96whitemaro]

will it work on a 96? and how much is it? thank you

[98Camaro3.8]

Originally posted by 96whitemaro:
will it work on a 96? and how much is it? thank you

Yes, if you swap in a 97 PCM. CHeck the price on their website.

Don't forget there is also DHP that offers a tuner at a much cheaper price. ;)

[Chet Mo and the Camaro]

whats the diff. between dhp and hp tuners. i have stock 98 with exhaust.

[98Camaro3.8]

They're 2 different companies.

[foff667]

Originally posted by Chet Mo and the Camaro:
whats the diff. between dhp and hp tuners. i have stock 98 with exhaust.

hp tuners is always in stock...dhp is still probably a month back ordered...hptuners scanning software is far better then dhp's...the functionality is about the same and price is comparable between the two $399 to $499...again its a matter of waiting and hptuners seems to be a more user friendly tool IMHO