| Hypertech's new Power Programmer and | | | | while towing the highest weight recommended by |
| HyperPAC (Hypertech Performance Automotive | | | | the manufacturer. With more power in reserve |
| Computer) give GM C/K 2500/3500 trucks | | | | and less frequent downshifts, many engine |
| equipped with 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel | | | | owners report noteworthy improvements in fuel |
| engines a significant boost in power and | | | | mileage. So far, the manufacturer's exclusive |
| performance. What auto aficionados tagged as | | | | calibration is the most efficient street-legal tuning |
| the "next big thing in automotive computer tuning" | | | | available for the mentioned application. |
| was incorporated into GM Duramax turbo diesels | | | | Among the useful capabilities of Hypertech |
| to produce 95 horsepower gain. | | | | programmer and HyperPAC include versatility to |
| The new Hypertech power programmer plus | | | | allow truckers who have installed non-stock tires |
| tuning program was developed by the R&D team | | | | and non-stock rear axle ratios to exact the |
| of the manufacturer. The HyperPAC, for one, | | | | odometer and speedometer readings. Also, the |
| was the winner of 2 prestigious awards for | | | | top speed limiter can be attuned for |
| engineering excellence. It is not only formulated to | | | | factory-approved speed-rated tires. But the long |
| deliver the most powerful engine tuning capabilities | | | | list of features offered by the manufacturer does |
| but also loaded with user-friendly and sophisticated | | | | not end there. Both devices read and clear |
| auto software programs. Further, it is capable of | | | | Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) stored in the |
| producing in-vehicle data that duplicates results | | | | onboard computer thus expensive diagnostic scan |
| from a chassis dynamo. | | | | tools are no longer necessary. |
| According to Hypertech Founder and President, | | | | The manufacturer noted that the exclusive Power |
| Mark Heffington, "With the HyperPAC, you can | | | | Tuning calibrations were produced on |
| re-program your vehicle for more power and | | | | computerized dynamometers and road tested |
| better fuel economy, monitor the engine (with | | | | under real-world driving conditions. Said auto facility |
| digital or analog gauges displayed), in addition to | | | | can be installed in a matter of minutes devoid of |
| measuring acceleration, power and torque output. | | | | tools or knowledge of computers. The stock |
| You can easily evaluate any changes to a vehicle, | | | | tuning is stored in memory and can be restored |
| such as the addition of aftermarket performance | | | | at any time. The user-friendly feature of the |
| equipment. It's like having your own drag strip, | | | | facility is one of the many reasons why it is loved |
| engine dyno, chassis dyno, data acquisition | | | | by GM aficionados. |
| system, diagnostic machine and power tuning | | | | GM is aimed at promoting quality and functionally |
| computer, all in one." | | | | to boost its already prominent standing in the |
| Hypertech Power Programmer and HyperPAC for | | | | industry. Charlie Freese, executive director, GM |
| the 2006 Duramax diesels feature 3-Stage Tuning | | | | Powertrain Diesel Engineering said, "Maintaining |
| that includes Stage 1 (+46 hp, +88 ft.-lbs.), Stage | | | | power and torque leadership with the Duramax is |
| 2 (+62 hp, +120 ft.- lbs.) and Stage 3 (+95 hp, | | | | important to us because it's the benchmark that |
| +178 ft.-lbs.). The feature allows truck owners to | | | | built the engine's class-leading reputation with our |
| choose one of three power curves. The most | | | | customers. |
| powerful option - Stage 3 tuning - can be used | | | | |