Penix Bowties Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 My car's in my signature... I wasn't sure if it'd work on my car so I contacted DHP directly, and apparently it will work just fine on my car, though some features wouldn't work as it was designed for the GM 3800. Anyhow, what kind of gains do y'all thing I'd see for $400? Take care Y'all! - Joel Penick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 You'll probably gain about .01 horse power per dollar that you spend. you do the math... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penix Bowties Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Only 4 HP!?!? Are you kidding me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Regal Limited Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 OH PLZ! youd get ALOT more than 4hp....more like 25-75hp and about same or more torque....I watch horse power TV too mutch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 hey it will cancel out your speed limiter and improve your shift points! Maybe 5hp's on your car :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 hey it will cancel out your speed limiter and improve your shift points! Maybe 5hp's on your car :shock: Yup. Won't do you much good on a 3100 without having major mods. Would not be worth it IMO. (now I would buy one for the GTP if I had the money) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penix Bowties Posted January 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 http://www.digitalhorsepowerinc.com/ It's the Power Tuner 1.1.7 for $399 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonyman87 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 buy DHP chip foryour car. it will deleat your governer, UP your shiftpoints to like 6krpms in every gear :shock: that alone will drop you almost a half second in the qt mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 OH PLZ! youd get ALOT more than 4hp....more like 25-75hp and about same or more torque....I watch horse power TV too mutch.... um.... no way. not on these cars at least. 5-10hp is about the most you'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 OH PLZ! youd get ALOT more than 4hp....more like 25-75hp and about same or more torque....I watch horse power TV too mutch.... um.... no way. not on these cars at least. 5-10hp is about the most you'll see Same goes for my GTP. But the raised shift points and skip shifts etc... Make it a very good mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I'm planning on buying it. Hell.....for the simple fact that I can adjust my shift points as I see fit and the ability to raise the governor is nearly worth it. Then throw in the fact that I can head to a dyno and tune......not some fuck stick like Jet or Hypertech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penix Bowties Posted January 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Something else I was curious about is whether or not a laptop is required. I mean, is it like one of those hand held programmers or what? I'm not about to buy a laptop just to program my damn car! - Joel Penick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 OH PLZ! youd get ALOT more than 4hp....more like 25-75hp and about same or more torque....I watch horse power TV too mutch.... You must have brain damage of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Maybe on a diesel truck... maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penix Bowties Posted January 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 OH PLZ! youd get ALOT more than 4hp....more like 25-75hp and about same or more torque....I watch horse power TV too mutch.... Come on guys, leave him alone, besides, I'm pretty sure this was meant as a bit of sarcasm. If not however... Can the DHP Power Tuner 1.1.7 increase line pressure too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptnix Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 don't buy it. like everyone says. find a new engine for your car. people rest on "engines" as "your car" ... so quite literally "your engine sucks." ... so in other words only buy it if you're going to build up your engine. i see a 3400 drop and a buildup for a turbo in my future ... now that is a reason i would want to see Powertuner on my laptop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBULS Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 It's this simple.........if you plan on a 3400, and/or more bolt-ons (a proper exhaust, UDP, proper CAI etc), then the DHP powertuner can be a great mod. The hardware comes with a decent "off the shelf" PCM flash to use as a base program to get you started, then YOU can tune to your hearts desire. This gives you the flexibility to do damn near anything you want with powertrain control, ignition and fuel curves, and just about any other parameter (it also gains you access to the DHP tuning forums so you can share programs [.bin files] with other Powertuner owners). BUT. Even with dyno time and a good custom tune for your car, do NOT expect more than 6-8whp PERIOD (and likely a little less).........it is still a fairly close to stock NA car after all (it'd be a little more useful for tuning after the 3400 swap, but even then, I doubt more than 10hp is to be had). Of course, 5hp when matched with the shiftpoint control DOES make a difference though..........depending on mods, anywhere from 2-5 tenths in the 1/4.......... Basically, it just comes down to what you plan for your car, because while the DHP Powetuner IS a good mod, it IS also expensive AND can be a little labor-intensive. And YES you need a laptop (borrow one ) , and NO the 4T60-E can NOT have it's line pressure jacked by PCM........thats still done by vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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