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Who's Tuned?

Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Default Who's Tuned?

Just wondering who all's tuned their engines? I'm looking for any sort of feedback, as I would like to tune this 3.9L, get a bit better mpg up here in Laramie, and some better performance when I head back home. Don't know too much about programers/tuners so any info will probably be helpful.
 
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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I have enjoyed my Hypertech. There are some folks who have had bad experiences witht hem on here so I will let them talk about that and more. I can feel a difference especially at passing speeds.
 
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I'm doing all my own "Lookin'-after" my Monte.
I saved some BIG Bucks, today!

My Check Engine Light came on after I attempted a electrical Mod to run power to my Fog Lights.
The Code said my O-2 Sensors needed to be replaced.
I knew that needed some researching before shelling out for new Oxy-sniffers; so I asked for the Full print-outs on the two Codes the computer threw after I tapped into the Wiring Harness for a +12-Volt Switched feed.

The read-out said to check the O-2 Sensor Fuse.
I did!
And the Fuse was blown.

One new Fuse later ... and, after a Code Erasing ... the Monte is back to Normal.
No "Light"
Hitting the Road this weekend without the Little Yellow Engine drawing glowing and saying "Check Me"!
 
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Tuning takes quite a bit of time as I'm finding out. I have probably 40 hours invested and haven't changed anything yet. I just got a tuning guide though so I am well on the way now.

The Hypertech is a good tuner if you are looking to do the most basic of things. It is like comparing a calculator to a Mainframe.
 
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