Re: MP performance computer 1997

From: Jeff Durling (jdurling@directvinternet.com)
Date: Thu Aug 01 2002 - 23:56:17 EDT


I believe this is for the '97 so if you have one I would be pretty sure this
is a better alternative to the hypertech. I hope they get around to coming
out with one for the 2001. WOuld the one for the '00 4.7 (if it comes out)
work alright on the '01. I know I need to get the right one for a 4x2 but I
cannot see much difference between the two years.

Jeff Durling
'01 4x2 QC SLT+

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Allgood" <kenallgood@cox.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: DML: MP performance computer 1997

>
> Can anyone else give me some input on the Hypertech PCM vs the Mopar PCM,
> especially the CA/Federal part since that is what Walter is selling? I'm
> looking at possibly buying it, but not sure if it would give me any
benefits
> over the Hypertech PCM, especially since it's the CA part..
>
> Ken
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Tom" <tigers@bserv.com>
> To: <kenallgood@cox.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 3:47 PM
> Subject: Re: Re DML: MP performance computer 1997
>
>
> > Hi, Ken.
> >
> > At 02:45 PM 7/31/02 -0400, you wrote:
> > >Anyone know how this compares to the Hypertech PCM?
> >
> > Just in case, I wanted to let you know that the pcm that was
> > just posted onto the DML is the California version for an auto..
> > The wording in the post wasn't too clear about that. The Federal
> > version never got pass EPA and was never sold to the public.
> >
> > >I am currently running a Hypertech PCM on my 97 Dakota 5.2L,
> > >but from what I've heard, the Mopar is superior.. Also with my
> > >Hypertech PCM, I get spark knock under mild load, sometimes
> > >even just the truck without towing anything, using 93 octane.
> >
> > I got my 97 PCM from DMLer in MI. He decided to keep the
> > Hypertech PCM over the 97 PCM. I'm not sure as to the reason
> > but I think that he felt that the Hypertech shifted better on the
> > streets. I may his emails saved on my other computer. If you
> > like me to see, let me know.
> >
> > I would think, from your description, that you are on the
> > borderline of pinging. You would probably get spark knock
> > with the 97 PCM as well.
> >
> > I use the 97 PCM on the streets but not on the track.
> > To get CA emission approval, Mopar put out the PCM
> > with less advance and not an aggressive fuel map as
> > they would have for a Federal version. They also drop
> > the advance dramatically at the shift points as well.
> >
> > I have no personal knowledge of the Hypertech but I was
> > under the impression that its stock rev and speed limiters
> > were not change.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> > Bob
> >
>
>



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