Tune vs. Programmer
12-26-2011, 09:31 AM
#5
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Join Date: 08-02-2011
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HPTuners is the way to go assuming you can find some already done tunes from their website/boards. There is a bit of a learning curve involved if you don't or you want to modify what already there. The upside is unlike the easy install of trifecta, with a tuner you can tweak to your hearts content afterwards as you gain knowledge.
Another upside to a tuner, like HPTuners, is they can be used on more than one car. I have two 3800 GM engine cars ('04 and '05 Impala SSes) that I bought the HPtuner for. Now the the wife has a HHR SS, it only a matter of using or buying more credits and I can tune it for much cheaper than any so called canned tune/programer (trifecta). And again with more flexibility.
Yes, I'm a 3 Chevy SS household. I love my cushy roomy Impala SS (supercharged) and with it's mods it feels a bit faster than the HHR with its turbo. But what makes the HHR more fun than the Imapla (besides the handling) is the turbo gets to boost a lot quicker and at lower speeds than the Impala. I'm sure with a tune, the HHR will out perform the Impala SS. But of course for a few grand thru ZZP (3800 section), I can slap a turbo kit on and blow the HHR away.
Another upside to a tuner, like HPTuners, is they can be used on more than one car. I have two 3800 GM engine cars ('04 and '05 Impala SSes) that I bought the HPtuner for. Now the the wife has a HHR SS, it only a matter of using or buying more credits and I can tune it for much cheaper than any so called canned tune/programer (trifecta). And again with more flexibility.
Yes, I'm a 3 Chevy SS household. I love my cushy roomy Impala SS (supercharged) and with it's mods it feels a bit faster than the HHR with its turbo. But what makes the HHR more fun than the Imapla (besides the handling) is the turbo gets to boost a lot quicker and at lower speeds than the Impala. I'm sure with a tune, the HHR will out perform the Impala SS. But of course for a few grand thru ZZP (3800 section), I can slap a turbo kit on and blow the HHR away.
12-26-2011, 09:34 PM
#7
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Join Date: 04-03-2009
Location: atlanta, ga
Posts: 707
forget about any handheld programmer options and read this:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...569#post608569
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...569#post608569
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