Question about programmer
 

Hey guys, I've spent the past couple of hours searching the forum for information on different options and I see that the majority of people are suggesting the Uprev tune. Unfortunately the closest dealer to me is over two hours away and that just isn't feasible for me given my work schedule. The only other option I've seen is the Hypertech programmer. Has anyone had any experience with this? When I search all I see is ads for people selling them. Are there any other programmer options? I see the Cobb has been discontinued.

Thanks for looking!

You are still able to go with Uprev. You can buy it online. You do not have to go to an Uprev dealer or Uprev pro tuner.

Yea but how do I go about installing it?

Installed via a cable (that they will send you) from your computer.

So how exactly does it work? Do I just download the software, enter my vehicle's mods and whatnot and then connect it to the car? Is it pretty self explanatory or do I need a mechanic to do it?

It should be self-explanatory.

Track down a reputable tuner in your area if need be.

So is it worth $700 as opposed to $450 for Hypertech?

Buy Osiris Standard for $500.00. You get three free e-tunes with that.

Osiris - Standard

Also just to let you know they are supporting some 2011's. We currently have my 2011 Nismo flashed and are working to get more data on it.

http://www.the370z.com/nismo-370z/33...une-nismo.html Post#3 and 6.

I wont recommend you to tune your car by ur self if you never tuned a car before, its not that easy.

Just go to uprev tuner after you buy all bolts on, it worth the drive:driving:

i drove 2 hours too to tune my car.

I can't say what the hypertech results would be on the 370, but I bought one for my 2010 expedition and it made a huge difference, even with the 87 octane tune.

As far as performance upgrades all I've done is drop in K&N filters and Cobb post MAF tubes. The only other things I really thought about doing are Berk high flow cats and a tune. Do you guys suggest doing the cats first and then doing the tune?

Get all the mods you plan on ever getting before you get a tune.

I personally have the Hypertech for my 2010 G37xS sedan. I love it, but know it's not giving me the hp/tq bump that an UpRev tune would. You can get it for far less than $450. Check the sponsor sales forum. :)

As far as UpRev, you'd have to purchase UpRev Standard ($500) or Tuner ($700)... you get the software, and a data cable that plugs into the OBD port on the car, and USB port on your laptop. Pretty straight forward with the instructions. An eTune would be the way to go for you, since you're not near a shop that you could get a custom tune. It'll take UpRev 1-2 weeks to update your tune (via logs you send them), so keep that in mind.

http://uprev.com/products.php#product_etune

Very True the hypertech makes a huge difference. Throttle response, clear codes, engine tuning. Its worth it. And its way less than 450

So what exactly is the difference between the Osiris standard and tuner? Is the e-tune included with both of these? How does that work, do I plug it into my car and then send them the readings and then they send me a tune for it in 1-2 weeks?

Lately I had a chance to see a Hypertech in action on a G37. I was not impressed at all. Get the Osiris and if you need help with it let me know.

Its hard to beat a Custom Osiris Dyno tune, i do not recommend running a generic tune (Hypertech) or even E-tunes. Cars vary so much you never know how your may react. A good dyno tune by a pro tuner is the key to RWHP and longevity with any mods.:tup:

Hypertech is a canned tune -- IMO, not worth it unless you intend to do NO bolt on modding ever.

hypertech is coming out with a tune for intake and exhaust. hell of alot cheaper then a tune and you can always turn it back to stock. Cant do that with uprev...unless you pay.

You can't go back to stock with UpRev if you need warranty work done?

When is this going to happen and has it been truly confirmed??

I was under the impression that with Osiris Standard you can actually choose up to 5 maps. And that one of them can be stock if you want. Is this right???

Edit: Ok so this is actually a thread about changing maps. So you can actually go back to stock if you previously choose that as a map. Definitely getting Uprev

http://www.the370z.com/tuning/26984-...ging-maps.html

I missed this earlier, LOL

their tune for "an intake and exhaust" is a still a basically one big guess, they make that tune as generic as possible so they aren't popping motors like crazy and then they sell it by "Claiming gains".

I wish someone would do a back to back with Stock vs Failtech (aka Hypertech) vs a Pro Osiris tune. At the end of the day Stock and Osiris would be the safest and Osiris would make the most power.

and as far as "can't do that with uprev" yes you can, not sure where you got all your expert knowledge from, But you can either have your tuner setup the map changing ability where you can do it on the fly using cruise control buttons or at any time your tuner can flash it back to stock and remove the license entirely. Either of those options hides it from the dealer and leaves no footprint.

Thanks for all the info guys! I went ahead and ordered the Osiris tune, but it's gonna be quite some time before I actually get it. When I sent them my ECU part number they said it had a ROM that they hadn't done yet so I'm waiting for them to send me the cable so that I can download my ROM info and send it back to them so that they can make a tune for it. They said it could be four weeks before I get it back :-/

Worth the wait. If you need help hit me on PM because I cannot believe how misinformed this post was.

I apologize that I'm not an engineer. My point was that they didn't have support for my ECU part number yet and they needed some additional information. Better?

No no you took that wrong because my wording sucked.

i second this comment regarding canned tunes.

We have 23 engineers and three dynos two of our Dynos are four wheel chassis and are custom built for our testing needs. Compare my engineering power to any aftermarket company especially tuning companies. The only way to make more power is to effect longevity. If your building drag car and need every bit HP get a custom tune that focuses only on wide open power. If your putting headers exhaust CAI and its your DD and would like to see more power in the entire rpm range and peddle position as well as better fuel efficiency you should try Hypertech.

Does anyone on this board have my product and is not happy with it ?

i had it and was not impressed with it,felt the same as stock,,, car stunk like gas I HAVE INJEN CAI and BERK HFC ,,,after the UPREV CUSTOM TUNE i made about 25WHP EXTRA and the car runs AMAZINGLY