hypertech interceptor

[Joe's 2500]

Gang saw this in a commercial this morning during one of my car shows. Looks extremely easy to install, the video makes it easy. The ad saw more power and torque, any thoughts?
Error - Hypertech

 

[Hemi450hp]

I have now sold about 10-15 Bullydog or Diablo tuners to customers who originally bought the Hypertech unit and were not happy with it. Hypertech has always been at the back of the line when it comes to hemi performance, so that is why we didn't even list this unit on our website.

 

[Joe's 2500]

Thanks Matts it confuses me the main unit fits under the fuse box, I didn't see how it connects, then it plugs into the can,map, air sensors. Not sure how it trains the computer. Good info about bulky dog and Diablo.

 

[bloombloom88]

Superchips is great as well if you want a canned tune and advanced tranny tuning as well

 

[Numnutz]

Gang saw this in a commercial this morning during one of my car shows. Looks extremely easy to install, the video makes it easy. The ad saw more power and torque, any thoughts?
Error - Hypertech

I've decided to try it...

Okay, after reading many reviews and posts on performance mods I have decided this is my best starting point. The cost is about the same as a Vararam Air Grabber but this has proven results.

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With many posting they "feel" the difference when installing CAI and throttle body's this actually has Dyno test to prove performance gains.
There happens to be a dealer about 30 miles from my home. I will call them first thing in the morning (Monday) to see if they have it in stock.

Here is a link you may find to be some help.

Performance Chip Expert & User Reviews | 50+ Chips Tested >>

 

[smiley]

Well let us know I would bet it does very little like the jet chip.


$miley

 

[Hemi450hp]

Let me know when you are ready to upgrade to a Bullydog or Diablo...haha.

In all seriousness. I have yet to see proven results on the Interceptor, and like I mentioned earlier, I have now had at least 15 customers get rid of their Interceptor for a Bullydog or Diablo tuner because they were not happy with the Hypertech. This has all been in the past 2 months because these have not been out long.

As for proven results with the Vararam and TB, I have witnessed a truck drop .3 in the 1/4 mile by installing a Vararam intake, we have seen 8-15hp on the dyno with the TB's depending on size and mod combination, and just yesterday I received an email from a customer who installed an 87mm TB and dropped .2 off his 1/4 mile times. Those are solid proven results.

Because I have such a history with Hemi performance, I will not sell an inferior product that I would not run on my own truck, and that is why we do not sell the Interceptor or TB spacers. These parts are gimmicks with huge marketing, but they have little real results to show for it.

And something else to consider on the review link you posted...They don't even have the Interceptor listed. If you go back over the past 10 years of performance reviews on the Dodge truck forums, you will find very little that is good about Hypertech when it comes to hemi performance. They may show decent gains for other makes and models, but they are at the bottom of the list when it comes to the hemi.

I just don't want to see you throw away your hard earned money on a part that wont live up to your expectations.

 

[smiley]

I agree Matt and although you will not like me saying it superchips is in the same category except for the fact you do shift points for me. Neither wow'd me and I don't care what they advertise real world is what matters. The Hypertech tuner and the Superchips will make it feel a littler more powerful but nothing amazing and the engine is way smoother stock vs those two.

I would love to try the Diablo or the Bully Dog and would recommend those for the OP. Ever review I have read has been favorable except those that could not get it installed.


$miley

 

[Hemi450hp]

I don't know what happened with the Superchips on your truck. We used to host dyno day GTG's here locally every few months and we continuously saw about an 20-24hp and 20-24tq increases with Superchips on the 93 tune. I happened to install mine with headers, and my collective gain between Superchips and Pacesetter headers was 35hp/41tq at the wheels. Combine that added power with the firmer shifts and it is a great product. I only know of 3-4 guys that had the experience you did with it. Part of me wants to blame it on the fuel in your area as maybe you were getting some knock on the higher settings?

 

[smiley]

I don't know either but when I had it I mostly used it on Tow because when I used on other settings even when not towing I was not impressed.

Can you tow using the bully dog or do you have to detune?


$miley

 

[Hemi450hp]

Yes you can tow with the Bullydog.

Here is something I will say about all tuners. I have never been impressed with the regular tunes. In most cases, they offer very little gains. The only exception to this has been the Bullydog. For whatever reason, it has been the best performing tuner to date when running the standard 87-89 octane tunes.

All the performance testing we did with Superchips, Diablo, and Hypertech were on the performance tunes because that was the main goal of the guys that had them installed. We had a big race/dyno group here, so that is what everyone did, and we all ran what worked (Superchips).

Once the custom tuning became available, many guys converted to Diablo so that they could install bigger cams, but Superchips still had the Edge on the canned tunes. Bullydog really surprised me on the 2009-12's though. I have run their tuners on my diesels with great results, but I had never seen them put up good numbers on the hemi until they released the new Hemi Plus unit.

 

[smiley]

Okay cool well I am different than most. I want it to tow or it is a waste for me. I use my 1500 as a 2500 at times and don't want to spend time tuning and detuning. The more I hear about the plus the more I want it. Right now I am running hypertech and really just using to adjust MDS and speedo.


$miley

 

[Hemi450hp]

The BD is what you are looking for then. It has the strongest regular tune that is safe for towing, and will disable the MDS and correct your speedo as well.

 

[Joe's 2500]

Okay cool well I am different than most. I want it to tow or it is a waste for me. I use my 1500 as a 2500 at times and don't want to spend time tuning and detuning. The more I hear about the plus the more I want it. Right now I am running hypertech and really just using to adjust MDS and speedo.


$miley

Yes you can tow with the Bullydog.

Here is something I will say about all tuners. I have never been impressed with the regular tunes. In most cases, they offer very little gains. The only exception to this has been the Bullydog. For whatever reason, it has been the best performing tuner to date when running the standard 87-89 octane tunes.

All the performance testing we did with Superchips, Diablo, and Hypertech were on the performance tunes because that was the main goal of the guys that had them installed. We had a big race/dyno group here, so that is what everyone did, and we all ran what worked (Superchips).

Once the custom tuning became available, many guys converted to Diablo so that they could install bigger cams, but Superchips still had the Edge on the canned tunes. Bullydog really surprised me on the 2009-12's though. I have run their tuners on my diesels with great results, but I had never seen them put up good numbers on the hemi until they released the new Hemi Plus unit.

Am not sure these are for me, I want to stay with 89 octane and not spend more- bang for the buck. I get 15 ish mpg and with the throttle body and synthetic oil I just put in I went to 16.4 mpg. Am looking toward adding my vararam this week to see how that wil change. I am not going to race my 2500, just want to make the HEMI efficient as I can and from the tuner I would want better towing, improved acceleration, and better mpg? The bully dog I don't like the gauge or pod, I like stock look and not sure the money is worth not using then gauge. I am curious if am seeing this wrong and will like to see how the results turn out on these tuners. What am I missing Matt?

 

[Hemi450hp]

For what you want, the Bullydog is the way to go. The 89 octane tune from Bullydog has been 1 of the few that actually shows noticeable increases in power. It is going to give you that better acceleration and a slight bump in mileage as well, and it will work great while towing. Previous tuners have not shown much of a gain on the 89 octane tune, but the Bullydog is showing nice gains on this tune.

 

[Hemi Joe]

Snake Oil, and it's obvious Hypertech has some shady business practices. I noticed on multiple forums brand new posters join to comment on the Hypertech units and sing it's praises, and never post in any other threads. If I could link to other forums I would show you. It's obviously part of their marketing and pure BS.

 

[ramguy11]

Can you change tunes on the fly with either bd or diablo?

 

[Hemi450hp]

None of the gas tuners allow you to change tunes on the fly.

 

[ramguy11]

Ouch. Does edge have a role in hemi tuning?
I could switch on the fly when I ran edge on my 10' silverado.
That was before my custom tune days.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Edge tried to get into the hemi market, but they only offered the Evolution for the 2007 Hemi trucks. I don't know why they even wasted their time with it to put out a unit that only worked on 1 year model truck. They have not attempted anything yet with the 4th gens.