So let me ask this. I got a Overkill PCM and if I want to do future upgrades can I tune my PCM or not because its locked? How would that work?
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11-19-2008
So let me ask this. I got a Overkill PCM and if I want to do future upgrades can I tune my PCM or not because its locked? How would that work?
11-19-2008
Overkill's code is proprietary. His are locked because he uses different programs to create his file, and no one program would be able to read it right.
11-19-2008
OK so I could just tune my stock PCM though if I wanted?
11-19-2008
Yep it is unlocked
11-19-2008
That's good, what PCM Tuner would you all recommend if any?
11-20-2008
What is the point of the credits? Every time I want to tune my PCM do I need to buy new credits?
11-20-2008
Nope. when you buy the tuner from HPT it comes with 8 credits. It takes 2 credits to tune you're car an unlimited amount of times. The credit system is how they make there money.
11-20-2008
Can I use the remaining credits for anything else? Is there a core charge or anything when purchasing one of your tuners?
11-20-2008
They're not his tuners. It's made by HP Tuners. And there's no core charge. It's a cable and software for a laptop.Originally Posted by 04gpking85
11-22-2008
What other purpose would I need credits for besides tuning?
11-22-2008
None.
11-24-2008
well thats a hard question because whats easy for one is harder for another. they do have a lot of how toos on the hptuner forum but it really helps out if you have a person that knows it very well that can help walk you through it.
its not really hard you just have to think a bit
11-22-2008
I have HPTuners and its great!
11-25-2008
it qwas very confusing at first, even when I read on it all, however, JoshMcMadMac gave me an invitation to learn from him and it helped a lot. After the initial meeting I've been able to slowly move off on my own now. Good luck!
11-25-2008
So if I purchase and HP Tuner do I need to do a security relearn every time I tune?
11-25-2008
You only do a security relearn when you put a PCM in your car that was last in another car or no car at all (brand new).
11-25-2008
no, you just purchase your vehicle one time and its your forever... i went ahead and purchased all 1998 Grand Prixs for 4 credits...
I see HPTuners software on the classifieds all the time on the other forums. Each credit cost ~$50. Since 8 come with the product I subtract $50 per credit they used. Either way if you plan on only doing your car and never anyone elses, then 2 credits is all you need and spending $300 on it instead of the $600 it costs will still save you substantially.
11-25-2008
I have never done a security relearn
11-25-2008
haha i just realized i misread the question.... woops... well I didn't need to do a security relearn, but also I only have the original pcm
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