Just ordered HP Tuners.

[unstable bob gable]

Welp, I figured in the long run that HP Tuners is a better investment in my MPG goals for the Cavalier then buying every fly by night widget that comes down the pike, so I just placed my order. I'm somewhat intimidated by trying to do my own tuning, but ya gotta start somewhere. And I feel I've gotten a pretty good grip on the workings of the Ecotec to give it a good go.

[foff667]

Its definitely a good investment & can be a very fun little tool

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Let me know how you make out, because I'm thinking of getting one for the Exploder..

[BonzoHansen]

Very cool Bob.

"You can do it!"

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Very cool Bob.

"You can do it!"

If by "it" you mean "mess things up..." yup, CAN DO!

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

Let me know how you make out, because I'm thinking of getting one for the Exploder..

Stay tuned for my "adventures in tuning!"

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by foff667

Its definitely a good investment & can be a very fun little tool

It def seems to be "the real deal." Plus it will be cool to be "in control" of what is going on with my engine.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by unstable bob gable

If by "it" you mean "mess things up..." yup, CAN DO!

LOL!

[mtg6486]

good luk with it its a kool program and its not 2 hard 2 use. are u gunna tune with a wideband?

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by mtg6486

good luk with it its a kool program and its not 2 hard 2 use. are u gunna tune with a wideband?

Thanks. At first I'm gonna see what I can do w/o a wide band, since it is a stock 4cyl and I'm not looking to make rad. changes.

[NJSPEEDER]

if you wanna put some pep in the step of that little 4 banger, get rid fo the torque management BS first thing. you would be amazed the power to merge onto highways you will find. extra power = less gas peddle needed to get the job done = savin gas

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER

if you wanna put some pep in the step of that little 4 banger, get rid fo the torque management BS first thing. you would be amazed the power to merge onto highways you will find. extra power = less gas peddle needed to get the job done = savin gas

As pathetic as it sounds, I can't even do a burn out in the car w/ the dayum torque management set up.

[foff667]

*raises hand* um guys this is a 2.2 or 2.4 cylinder cavalier we're talking about here

If you think you'll be able to do burnouts at will by deleting TM I got news for ya

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by foff667

*raises hand* um guys this is a 2.2 or 2.4 cylinder cavalier we're talking about here

If you think you'll be able to do burnouts at will by deleting TM I got news for ya

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, I had an 87 Z24 Cav w/ a 2.8 V6 w/ 130 HP. It would schmoke' 'em all day long. The 04 2.2 Cavvy has 140 HP [before bolt ons], and it WANTS to do burnouts, but the big hand of the computer holds it back. I'm happy w/ the perfomance of the car otherwise. Oh yeah, I'm gonna defeat the top speed limiter too, so I can top it out on the highway, er, um, I MEAN racetrack!

[oh one ls1 SS]

let me know how you make out with it. i might be in the market for it soon. BTW... do we get discounts since were members on the forum?

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by oh one ls1 SS

let me know how you make out with it. i might be in the market for it soon. BTW... do we get discounts since were members on the forum?

I'll be posting my results, and if ya ever wanna see how it works in person just gimme a holla. I think at one point there was a group purchase, but I paid full price. Oh well, if ya wanna play...

[oh one ls1 SS]

Originally Posted by unstable bob gable

I'll be posting my results, and if ya ever wanna see how it works in person just gimme a holla. I think at one point there was a group purchase, but I paid full price. Oh well, if ya wanna play...

yea. if you dont mind i would like to see how it works and what not. just lemmie know when ya get it. thanks UBG

[Savage_Messiah]

Originally Posted by unstable bob gable

my MPG goals

Originally Posted by unstable bob gable

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, I had an 87 Z24 Cav w/ a 2.8 V6 w/ 130 HP. It would schmoke' 'em all day long. The 04 2.2 Cavvy has 140 HP [before bolt ons], and it WANTS to do burnouts, but the big hand of the computer holds it back. I'm happy w/ the perfomance of the car otherwise. Oh yeah, I'm gonna defeat the top speed limiter too, so I can top it out on the highway, er, um, I MEAN racetrack!

errr...

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

errr...

What's a matter, you three quarters of a half pint...

[oh one ls1 SS]

UBG. did it come in yet?

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by oh one ls1 SS

UBG. did it come in yet?

Haven't received it as of yet...according to the timeframe I'm thinking it should be here any day now...

[Blackbirdws6]

I would def like to check this out once you get it. Always wanted to get into tuning an engine but never had the $$ and cojones at the same time to just belly up and do it.

-Brian

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

I would def like to check this out once you get it. Always wanted to get into tuning an engine but never had the $$ and cojones at the same time to just belly up and do it.

-Brian

Me, you, and oh one ls1 SS will have to get together and have a tuning party. And beer will be involved, natch!

[TheBandit]

can you use the hptuners for lt1 engines?

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by TheBandit

can you use the hptuners for lt1 engines?

No, they don't support the LT1 at all. Here's a list of what they support:

http://www.hptuners.com/products/vcmsuite_vehicles.php

- Justin