Hypertech Max Energy Programmer

[MVR 155]

Originally Posted by TXSUT

Taz, regarding my handheld Superchips programmer, I was under the impression that if I returned my vehicle to stock mode with the programmer, the unit could then be used to program a different vehicle. People here have said that, my mechanic has said that, the company I bought my (new) programmer has said that, and gobs of e-bayers make the same claim....but your comments read differently. Do you mean "will work with only one rig"...at a time?

-Pete

Pete..... you got it right, if you have the tuning from the programmer in your vehicle you cannot program another until you have returned the stock tune back into your vehicle from the programmer therefore the handheld programmer can only be used on one vehicle at a time. When Taz stated "only works on one rig at a time" this is what I assumed he also meant.

[tomp]

If it doesnt have options to disable Torque Managment like the Predator, then it's junk in comparison

[RippSpeed]

Originally Posted by tomp

If it doesnt have options to disable Torque Managment like the Predator, then it's junk in comparison

please explain what torque management is

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Sorry to be late. The responce that you got so far is correct. You can use the tuner on only one ride at a time. Pull the handheld tune out then put factory tune back in your ride then you can use it on another ride.

There is a new wrinkle to be added to the handheld tuners later. I have not talked to anyone that has gotten a tuner with this new feature but, I heard it will be in 2008 or 2009 from a reliable source. Once a tuner has been used with your vin# and handheld has associated itself with your vin# that even after removing the tune putting factory tune back in the handheld will not be able to be used with any other vin# car. The computer on your rig contains your vin#. Even now the handheld checks a list of vin's it has to be sure that your rig is one that will work with the tuner you bought. It is just a short step for the companies to have the tuner to mate up with the rig it is first used on then only allowed to be used with that truck or car only. It will just bring them more sales which I cannot blame them but, I think at least 1 extra use should be allowed.

Anyway everyone can put 2 & 2 together and see that this was coming sooner or later.

TAZ

[OffRoadin]

OK, so I upgraded the software on my '05 H2 w/ the Hypertech Max Energy. I did:
Premium tune
6200 Rev limit
+400 on all shifts
+50% shift firmness
Stock tires and gears
Top speed of 149mph

And even activated the tow/haul feature on the console (read a couple posts on that)...

My initial impressions are that yes it shifts firmer which I definately like, and yes it does seem a little quicker, but I expected a bit more... I know that the H2 is built like a tank and maybe I'm just used to sports cars and motorcycles, but I expected a bit more.

One question... A few other programmers claim anywhere between 25-37hp. Does hypertech claim any specific HP number gains? On their website it gives alot of numbers for the turbo deisels, but nothing for the 6.0L NA engines.

I will have to change the programming once I get my new wheels and tires on but until then... I'll leave it as it is and burn through this tank and report back unless some one has better perameters to test out.