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