Hypertech Boosts Gm Duramax Turbo Diesels With 95 Hp Gain

Hypertech's new Power Programmer andwhile towing the highest weight recommended by
HyperPAC (Hypertech Performance Automotivethe manufacturer. With more power in reserve
Computer) give GM C/K 2500/3500 trucksand less frequent downshifts, many engine
equipped with 6.6-liter Duramax turbo dieselowners report noteworthy improvements in fuel
engines a significant boost in power andmileage. So far, the manufacturer's exclusive
performance. What auto aficionados tagged ascalibration 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 dieselsAmong the useful capabilities of Hypertech
to produce 95 horsepower gain.programmer and HyperPAC include versatility to
The new Hypertech power programmer plusallow truckers who have installed non-stock tires
tuning program was developed by the R&D teamand 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 fortop speed limiter can be attuned for
engineering excellence. It is not only formulated tofactory-approved speed-rated tires. But the long
deliver the most powerful engine tuning capabilitieslist of features offered by the manufacturer does
but also loaded with user-friendly and sophisticatednot end there. Both devices read and clear
auto software programs. Further, it is capable ofDiagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) stored in the
producing in-vehicle data that duplicates resultsonboard 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 canTuning calibrations were produced on
re-program your vehicle for more power andcomputerized dynamometers and road tested
better fuel economy, monitor the engine (withunder real-world driving conditions. Said auto facility
digital or analog gauges displayed), in addition tocan 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 performanceat 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 acquisitionby GM aficionados.
system, diagnostic machine and power tuningGM is aimed at promoting quality and functionally
computer, all in one."to boost its already prominent standing in the
Hypertech Power Programmer and HyperPAC forindustry. Charlie Freese, executive director, GM
the 2006 Duramax diesels feature 3-Stage TuningPowertrain Diesel Engineering said, "Maintaining
that includes Stage 1 (+46 hp, +88 ft.-lbs.), Stagepower 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 tobuilt the engine's class-leading reputation with our
choose one of three power curves. The mostcustomers.
powerful option - Stage 3 tuning - can be used