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Which programmer is better?
« on: July 14, 2012, 09:51:05 PM »
The main 3 performance tuners I've seen are : Hypertech, Superchip, & the Diablo II. So........which of these are you getting more bang for your buck? Why did you like or dislike it? If I missed any other programmers, please feel free to comment on your experience.


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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2012, 09:57:35 AM »
If I were to buy one right now, it would be HPTuners.

There is also EFILive, but I 'm not that familiar with them plus they are more expensive than HPTuners
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Which programmer is better?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2012, 10:28:46 AM »
I am using an edge CTS  No complaints. Love the gauge pack features.

Of course, I only use the canned tunes, the towing one specifically. It does feel there is more pep when unloaded but that could be the transmision shifting better. It did gain at least 1/2 mpg with the trailer connected.

Pricey but I'd buy another.

Oh yeah, I did have to switch to 91+ octane. Makes sense if I'd thought about it, I just did'nt think about before hand.

Heard some bad things about Bullydog, talked me out of that one.

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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2012, 06:24:33 AM »
The Hypertech I had was alright, although like all of the handhelds had limitations, probably more than many of the other handhelds.  When I sold it I went with HPTuners which can give me access to about 500 parameters for custom tuning - I've probably messed with maybe 1/3 of them.  I'm very happy with it, but the gauge display you can get with some of the handhelds is nice.  I can display gauges with HPTuners, but on a laptop screen, which I don't want to mess with all of the time.
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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2012, 02:14:08 PM »
Quote from: ckinlaw67 on July 16, 2012, 01:32:06 PM
I am using the DiabloSport Predator programmer!  I love it! The acceleration is amazing.  I can tell a difference in the power of the motor! I get the added gas mileage which helps out a lot.  I went from 22mpg to 27.

Which is unbelievable.
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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2012, 04:23:15 PM »
Quote from: ckinlaw67 on July 16, 2012, 01:32:06 PM
I am using the DiabloSport Predator programmer!  I love it! The acceleration is amazing.  I can tell a difference in the power of the motor! I get the added gas mileage which helps out a lot.  I went from 22mpg to 27.

Your Avg went from 22 to 27 MPG?????  What are you driving?????
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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2012, 05:17:12 PM »
Quote from: Enkei on July 16, 2012, 04:23:15 PM
What are you driving?????
Down hill  ::popcorn::
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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2012, 05:39:48 PM »
Quote from: Richie_Rich on July 16, 2012, 05:17:12 PM
Down hill  ::popcorn::

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Re: Which programmer is better?
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2012, 09:14:43 AM »
check out the Superchips vivid ....

If I ever get the $300 saved up I'll be buying one ....
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