HYPERTECH question

**cbusls1** · 02-05-2006, 06:29 AM

I have a Hypertech programmer for my 2000 Z-28. I changed the gears (A4) to 3.73; therefore, buying it to recalibrate the speedo and make a few other changes. When I sold the car, I didn't put it back to stock (DUH!!!). Is there anyway I can sell it or do I put it out for the garbage pickup??

Thanks.

**mrr23** · 02-05-2006, 07:05 AM

hypertech doesn't like to reflash. a real nice thing to do is send it to the owner of the car now. if you can. other than that, it's garbage pick up time.

00ls1bird · 02-05-2006, 07:32 AM

Are these things any good? I saw one on ebay. What should I pay for one?

**cbusls1** · 08-03-2006, 04:34 AM

I thought it made a few gains from it, the real gains were from headers/no cats, and switching from 3.23's to 3.73's.

**cbusls1** · 08-03-2006, 05:19 AM

**Quicksilver Vert** · 08-03-2006, 06:20 AM

The Hypertech programmer has your old Z28's VIN and stock PCM programming in it now,so it can't be used on another car untill that stock program is reinstalled in the first car.If it were me,I would also give it to the new owner.Used Hypertechs that have been VIN cleared,are selling for around $150 on eBay.

**Wesman** · 08-03-2006, 08:42 AM

I believe Hypertech will reflash the unit for something like $50 if you send it to them. Give them a call or e-mail and see what they say.

**mrr23** · 08-03-2006, 02:55 PM

that's if you can get them to do it. they aren't real keen on reflashing. kinda hurts the new sales department.

**Wesman** · 08-03-2006, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by mrr23

that's if you can get them to do it. they aren't real keen on reflashing. kinda hurts the new sales department.

Yea I suppose so, but its a damn expensive programmer to only be able to use it on one car and then have to throw it away. Thats a waste.

**Beercan** · 08-10-2006, 04:58 PM

I bought a hypertech programmer for $250 on ebay. I contested the sale when I found it had married another VIN (the ad said it was new) and I couldn't use it. I ended up settling for a $200 refund and kept the unit.

When I called Hypertech, they said $250 and send the unit back for a replacement. I have seen a link somewhere where it was suggested that you could buy a replacement 'clean' memory chip for ~$20 but I haven't tried yet nor seen posts saying it works. Also most of sites that sell those chips only sell in bulk.

My car only has headers and a catback and its outgrown the HPP's capabilities anyway (running rich). Its only use now is viewing and clearing codes until I get the VCM suite I ordered today.

If I were you, with the value of things the way they are, I would up your karma balance by sending the unit to the car purchaser.