Installed Hypertech Max Energy Sport Power Programmer
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I recently bought the Hypertech Power Programmer from 03BaseSedan. I've been running with it for a little over a week now. I have a 2005 G35 sedan 5AT with NO mods......only a K/N filter in the stock airbox.
Little bit of background about me.....I have a bit of of experience with modifying cars. I went crazy on a 91 Mustang 5.0 and pretty much changed out the entire drivetrain back in 1999/2000. Engine, cam, heads, intake, headers, cats, transmission....you name it. I bought a lot of the parts used (on a forum a lot like this one) and a friend with a garage helped me and taught me a lot.
I mention all of this because I know what it's like to spend time, effort, and money on parts only to realize minimal gains. Some people think just add intake (13hp), exhaust (18hp), pulley set (10hp) throttle body (5).....add 'em up and VOILA....I have 46hp now. Wish it was that simple but real hp doesn't come easy. After my experience with the 5.0 I vowed never to let the "mod-bug" take hold again.
I say all this to assure everyone that I'm not new at this and if I write that I feel an improvement in performance it's not in my head...it's real.
The Hypertech Power Programmer is a REAL improvement for a stock sedan. I am very happy with it. The car revs faster, at full throttle the 5AT hold the gears a bit longer and when it shifts it pushes me back in my seat a bit. It never did that before. When cruising around, you mash the pedal and it jumps down a couple of gears and really presses you in the seat. There is definitely more of an aggressive sense of urgency with the car. Hit the pedal and it just wants to GO...NOW. I think the gas mileage is about the same but I've been flooring it so much with this tank that I'm definitely burning through it faster than I normally would. Just been having too much fun, passing at every opportunity to see what it would do. It's a lot more fun to drive now. Since I bought this used (lot less than new) I think this is a pretty much the best bang for the buck mod you can do. Thanks 03BaseSedan.
Little bit of background about me.....I have a bit of of experience with modifying cars. I went crazy on a 91 Mustang 5.0 and pretty much changed out the entire drivetrain back in 1999/2000. Engine, cam, heads, intake, headers, cats, transmission....you name it. I bought a lot of the parts used (on a forum a lot like this one) and a friend with a garage helped me and taught me a lot.
I mention all of this because I know what it's like to spend time, effort, and money on parts only to realize minimal gains. Some people think just add intake (13hp), exhaust (18hp), pulley set (10hp) throttle body (5).....add 'em up and VOILA....I have 46hp now. Wish it was that simple but real hp doesn't come easy. After my experience with the 5.0 I vowed never to let the "mod-bug" take hold again.
I say all this to assure everyone that I'm not new at this and if I write that I feel an improvement in performance it's not in my head...it's real.
The Hypertech Power Programmer is a REAL improvement for a stock sedan. I am very happy with it. The car revs faster, at full throttle the 5AT hold the gears a bit longer and when it shifts it pushes me back in my seat a bit. It never did that before. When cruising around, you mash the pedal and it jumps down a couple of gears and really presses you in the seat. There is definitely more of an aggressive sense of urgency with the car. Hit the pedal and it just wants to GO...NOW. I think the gas mileage is about the same but I've been flooring it so much with this tank that I'm definitely burning through it faster than I normally would. Just been having too much fun, passing at every opportunity to see what it would do. It's a lot more fun to drive now. Since I bought this used (lot less than new) I think this is a pretty much the best bang for the buck mod you can do. Thanks 03BaseSedan.
- this will be a nice add with my ZTube and JWT Pop Charger!
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I reprogrammed by 2004 G35 6mt today. It seemed real quick then after driving for 20 minutes or so it would nose over every time I tried to accelerate over 53 mph. I could floor it in any gear and it would sit at 53 mph, no decel, no accel. Almost like it wasn't getting enough fuel. No engine codes though. I had to return the program to stock to get the thing home, pretty pissed at my $350 paper weight...
I reprogrammed by 2004 G35 6mt today. It seemed real quick then after driving for 20 minutes or so it would nose over every time I tried to accelerate over 53 mph. I could floor it in any gear and it would sit at 53 mph, no decel, no accel. Almost like it wasn't getting enough fuel. No engine codes though. I had to return the program to stock to get the thing home, pretty pissed at my $350 paper weight...
Have you tried updating the software/firmware? I think that also updates the map.
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I reprogrammed by 2004 G35 6mt today. It seemed real quick then after driving for 20 minutes or so it would nose over every time I tried to accelerate over 53 mph. I could floor it in any gear and it would sit at 53 mph, no decel, no accel. Almost like it wasn't getting enough fuel. No engine codes though. I had to return the program to stock to get the thing home, pretty pissed at my $350 paper weight...
Plug your tuner back in, and skip to the top speed option. Raise it up to a higher speed, and reprogram. I bet that will fix your problem.
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Thanks!
Thanks Hypertech, you were right on. I had '***'umed that setting the speed limiter value to 50mph would be the stock +50mph, I never thought it would start with a default limit of 25.
Any how I set it to the max of 155 and all seems good. Hope to see even more improvement when I install my new Borla true dual cat back later this week. My stock system is leaking like a sieve.
Thanks again,
Any how I set it to the max of 155 and all seems good. Hope to see even more improvement when I install my new Borla true dual cat back later this week. My stock system is leaking like a sieve.
Thanks again,
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I have an Early 2003 Sedan and purchased a Hypertech Programmer. After I sent my Calibration Diagnostic over to Hypertech (since there was no update available for my car) I received an email a week later that was very short and didn't explain the reasoning why they don't support the calibrations for my car. It could have saved me time from googling and doing my own research. The email stated: "We don't currently support your calibration for the truck. The unit will have to be returned to place of purchase" -- Truck? Wtf.. People make mistakes, understandable... But the customer service that I received when I called (2 days after I sent the calibration) was Poor. I have purchased 4 programmers from this company and they have all worked out great! I'm upset that this isn't compatible with my G. I'm now out $65 for a restocking fee from where I purchased this programmer. I know a lot of these programmers are about $450. I will sell mine for $375 shipped. PM me if your interested.
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Any updates? Just curious.
Thanks for posting this. I recently bought a 04 G35 sedan and wasn't sure how the programmer was going to work. I also was planning on getting a motordyne 5/16 plenum spacer, NRG strut bar and Injen CAI. im glad to know that the product is worth it!!!!
^ I installed this in my 04 g35 Auto. And it has to be doing 0-60 in 5.5-5.9 seconds when originally it was doing it in the low 60s.
I have yet to get Injen intake, 5/16 plenum
spacer, NRG strut bar and damper. So i can already tell a BIG difference in takeoff. i highly recommend.
I have yet to get Injen intake, 5/16 plenum
spacer, NRG strut bar and damper. So i can already tell a BIG difference in takeoff. i highly recommend.
So I have had a Hypertech programmer for a few months now, and I thought I should share my experience. Since you can find them for less than the cost of an Osiris tune (I have had both), they are an excellent buy for the price. The most noticeable improvement is the removal of the 0-60 throttle restriction. Throttle mapping is greatly improved and the car is actually fun to drive. It also adds some power...using Cipher, I measured a .17 second difference in 0-60 times, so there is a little bit of a gain in power. I also noticed some improvement in highway fuel economy as well.
I'm selling some of the mods on my car since we're getting ready to move soon, and i'm thinking about including this, so if anyone's interested let me know!
I'm selling some of the mods on my car since we're getting ready to move soon, and i'm thinking about including this, so if anyone's interested let me know!
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Keithk831 im in provo kind of interested in picking it up off you. but i have a 04 6mt sedan. Do you know if performance will be similar? Or does anyone else know how this programmer works out for the 6mt's? It seems like everyone whos getting positive results is rolling in an AT.
Keithk831 im in provo kind of interested in picking it up off you. but i have a 04 6mt sedan. Do you know if performance will be similar? Or does anyone else know how this programmer works out for the 6mt's? It seems like everyone whos getting positive results is rolling in an AT.
http://www.hypertech.com/Performance..._and_Coupe.pdf
I have it listed on KSL classifieds and CL. Check it out and let me know if you're interested!
Edit- SOLD!
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