The Hypertech HyperPac was probably one of the easiest programmers I
have ever installed. In fact, the HyperPac isnt
really just a programmer. The Hypertech HyperPac combines the best of
both worlds in a programmer and module with something like Edge
Product's Attitude Monitor.
The HyperPac Tunes your vehicle like a normal programmer would, through
the OBDII port but everything else is like that of an in-line chip and
monitor. I dont even need to describe the installation in this
review/article because all you have to do is plug the HyperPac in the
OBDII port and it walks you through the rest. Every page has a help
button if you are stumped and everything is well described. Hypertech
also sends you a very nice installation and user manual.
The HyperPac features a touch screen that is totally awesome! You
can adjust the background color and text on the screen, mainly just
deciding which one will be blue, and which will be white.
The HyperPac comes with a Performance Tuning Section, Engine Monitor
Section, Diagnostics, Dynanometer, Drag Strip Section and
Vehicle/Hyperpac Options and Information Section.
The HyperPac Performance Tuning Section has 3 Stage's of power
levels for my 2002 Dodge. Horsepower additions all the way up to an
additional 45 RWHP. This obviously not an extreme amount of horsepower
compaired to many other chips and programmers out there. However, for
the individual that just wants a little quicker throttle response,
Performance and Towing Power, its perfect. The important thing about
Hypertech's HyperPac is the quality of their tuning. I have smooth
acceleration across the board and I can tell that it is not being hard
on my engine or transmission.
Besides the Performance Tuning Section, the Engine Monitoring
Section is by far, my favorite section. On my rig, I was able to select
from about 9 different Digital and Analog Guages that are way fun to
play around with. Anytime you click on a digital or analog guage it
takes you to a section that allows you to set an alarm for that guage.
For instance, if I wanted to set the alarm to go off every time I went
above 135 degrees in my Air Intake Temp, I could. The Engine Monitoring
Section will also tell me things that my trucks guages normally would
not, like my boost. Hypertech has another kit that you can purchase
with the HyperPac that gives you the ability to monitor the EGT's. This
is a must!
The HyperPac has so many other features. You can do recording
sessions where you can do tests, and then go back and see what all your
stats were at what part of the test. I have used this already. Before I
installed my exhaust, I did a test run up a hill outside of town at
70MPH. The test records every half second or second(not sure), telling
me how many MPH I was doing at what RPM and what BOOST at what EGT and
more. I was then able to go back and run the same test after I
installed my exhaust so I could see how much my EGT's had dropped in
the same scenario.
Internet updates are something you can sign up for when you register
your product. After an update has been released you can plug your
HyperPac into your computer and download the update from the internet.
I really love my HyperPac and would recommend it to anybody that
isnt looking to race. The only reason that I would go with anything
else is so that I could get more horsepower for racing. As far as
everyday driving performance and towing, the Hypertech HyperPac is the
way to go.
