Power programmer help!

GMCracer · 02-11-2006, 06:42 PM

I just got the hypertech power programmer in my 2000 gmc sierra i was wondering what settings i should set my shift points at i have them at 1-2 (4) 2-3 (5) 3-4 (5) i was wondering if anyone else has an idea or what they have done to it. My problem is that i dont think that there is enough comeing out of it any sugesstions on what i should set it at?

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gmtech · 02-11-2006, 07:08 PM

I have the hypertech and I only adjusted shift firmness and did not play with the shift points. Now I get a good firm shift each gear which is better for the trans then letting it slip in.

GMCracer · 02-11-2006, 08:10 PM

what are you were talking about just adjusting the shift firmness? do you have a shift kit of some sort? i just need help on were i can set mine at, cause i get all the power at 35 and then at like 50 mph and then some more at like 70 on the high way, im looking for more power ot of it any awnsers on that

gmtech · 02-11-2006, 10:48 PM

I'm lost you asked what to set up your hypertech shift points at right. In the programming it asks if you have stock tires, stock thermostat, what fuel you are using and you answer them with yes or no questings on the programmer right? It also asks how you want to adjust your shift points. I just siad I did not play with the shift point but I think it was the next questing in the programmer where you can adjust shift firmness. The progam overall gives you added hp and torque with playing with timing and fuel curves. I guess I don't understand what you are looking for out of the programmer and I did not see much results with it on my own 2001 chevy 5.3

GMCracer · 02-12-2006, 07:10 AM

The goal I am trying to reach is a setting that gives me the power where I need it and not where I don't so I was wondering what kind of settings you have yours at, I gave you the specs above on my set up and it just isn't working for me. I have taken a Hemi single cab before hands down and after messing with my power programmer a bit I lost to a Hemi crew cab and that shouldn't be happening it seems as if the power is in the wrong place due to a poor set up, I want the powerband to be broader so that if I am at lower speeds I can hammer down and the punch is there to pull away because I really don't need it up on, on the highway. So what would you suggest.

mrjohnwayne · 02-12-2006, 08:37 AM

did you change any engine settings with the programmer? If so you have to run high octane fuels or it will not run right.

GMCracer · 02-12-2006, 04:49 PM

Thats the thing ive been running 93 octane in my truck since i got it i dont really care how much it has been but that seems not to be the problem, the thing i asked is if anyone has the hypertech in there truck and what the numbers you have the Transmission adjustments set at? like i have shown you above what i have mine set at i was just trying to find other peoples sugesstions out

mrjohnwayne · 02-12-2006, 07:59 PM

I understand that. Why don't you just play with it a few times and see where you get the best results. A little trial and error never hurt.

02-11-2006, 06:42 PM	#1
GMCracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: biddeford Posts: 6	Power programmer help! I just got the hypertech power programmer in my 2000 gmc sierra i was wondering what settings i should set my shift points at i have them at 1-2 (4) 2-3 (5) 3-4 (5) i was wondering if anyone else has an idea or what they have done to it. My problem is that i dont think that there is enough comeing out of it any sugesstions on what i should set it at? Mods: Intake K&N Power Programmer Exhaust Flowmaster

02-12-2006, 08:37 AM	#6
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	did you change any engine settings with the programmer? If so you have to run high octane fuels or it will not run right. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

02-12-2006, 07:59 PM	#8
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	I understand that. Why don't you just play with it a few times and see where you get the best results. A little trial and error never hurt. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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02-11-2006, 07:08 PM	#2
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	I have the hypertech and I only adjusted shift firmness and did not play with the shift points. Now I get a good firm shift each gear which is better for the trans then letting it slip in.

02-11-2006, 08:10 PM	#3
GMCracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: biddeford Posts: 6	what are you were talking about just adjusting the shift firmness? do you have a shift kit of some sort? i just need help on were i can set mine at, cause i get all the power at 35 and then at like 50 mph and then some more at like 70 on the high way, im looking for more power ot of it any awnsers on that

02-11-2006, 10:48 PM	#4
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	I'm lost you asked what to set up your hypertech shift points at right. In the programming it asks if you have stock tires, stock thermostat, what fuel you are using and you answer them with yes or no questings on the programmer right? It also asks how you want to adjust your shift points. I just siad I did not play with the shift point but I think it was the next questing in the programmer where you can adjust shift firmness. The progam overall gives you added hp and torque with playing with timing and fuel curves. I guess I don't understand what you are looking for out of the programmer and I did not see much results with it on my own 2001 chevy 5.3

02-12-2006, 07:10 AM	#5
GMCracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: biddeford Posts: 6	The goal I am trying to reach is a setting that gives me the power where I need it and not where I don't so I was wondering what kind of settings you have yours at, I gave you the specs above on my set up and it just isn't working for me. I have taken a Hemi single cab before hands down and after messing with my power programmer a bit I lost to a Hemi crew cab and that shouldn't be happening it seems as if the power is in the wrong place due to a poor set up, I want the powerband to be broader so that if I am at lower speeds I can hammer down and the punch is there to pull away because I really don't need it up on, on the highway. So what would you suggest.

02-12-2006, 04:49 PM	#7
GMCracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: biddeford Posts: 6	Thats the thing ive been running 93 octane in my truck since i got it i dont really care how much it has been but that seems not to be the problem, the thing i asked is if anyone has the hypertech in there truck and what the numbers you have the Transmission adjustments set at? like i have shown you above what i have mine set at i was just trying to find other peoples sugesstions out