Things to know about HP Tuners for the beginner.

[@julzam9660]

I watch this 2 0r 3 times and every time I learn something and everything makes more sense. I suggest people to do the same. Ty, jr

[@jimekrut]

Thanks. You make swaps more affordable and understandable for lots of us.

[@luiscarrasquillo9743]

Man JR, you are something else ! Like I told you earlier, I did my swap about a year now and been doing burnouts and now I put a sloppy stage 2 and am about to dive in Tunning and for sure watching your videos. Thanks for what you do 💪🏻👍🏼

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Some of the specifics don't apply any more, but the idea is still the same

[@kb36b]

Very helpful video I have owned hptuners for a while now and you just now taught me about the compare function showing the differences with a button. I always pulled up 2 windows and compared manually lol

[@wootuser]

Thanks, just what I needed to get me on my way to do my own tuning. I got a track car and I can do all the mechanical/electrical etc.. but never got into the tuning and need to. This has definitely been very informative.

[@vettster89]

I really appreciate this information because I am buying HP tuners next week and this gives me a week to practice. Thank you!

[@HardwayRanch]

Fantastic lesson! Thanks a bunch for keeping this video up. I contacted HPtuners sales to ask what hardware I need to buy that will service all four of my vehicles but all I got in reply is a form letter telling me to kick rocks in a few more words. I'm done with them-

[@arfrce72]

Man.. Goat Rope likes to hear himself talk. The basics is what is missed. This makes way more since now.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Teaching people is hard. It's hard to judge what you know now and what you need to know. Then there's perfect, good enough, not that great, wrong... A thousand ways to skin a cat and most work kind of thing. He's hands down a better tuner than I am, but I'm probably a better teacher than he is. I'm glad it helped get you started

[@johniex3000]

Man I appreciate all the help for us newbies! I cant wait to tear chit up!

[@srage9188]

😹😹😹

[@pjmccoy4216]

Newbie here, this is amazing. TY, if I am understanding right. This can be used on my cloned pcm oops, my spare pcm. You are a brilliant no nonsense man. Love seeing peanut in the other videos as well.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes, if you've cloned a PCM you have credits for, you have toons forever.

[@vettster89]

FYI. The Tune repository is only available to users that have one or more devices in there my device list.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's true today, as many other comments mention. It was not true three years ago when the video was made. A lot of the information in this video is out of date. It's three years old

[@Unloved_truly]

Hell yeh this was good info. Makes me feel better about getting into it. At first everyone makes it seem like you have to dump money in before even getting some hands on time with it. Thanks bro.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You can do it!

[@watchthisusa]

Good stuff, I'm just begining my journey into HPtuner. Thanks.

[@MarkMeldrumChevelleHunters]

Great video - I am just getting started - I paid to have the computer reprogrammed by Speartech along with the wiring harness in my swap from a wrecked 2012 SS camaro L99 / 6L80E - into a 66 Chevelle.. After running that for a bit, I just did my own cam change with Texas Speed Recommendations and now look to learn HP Tuner.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Do you get good with hp tuners?

[@MarkMeldrumChevelleHunters]

@@baby-sharkgto4902 I did but sold the car, the new owner drove 13 hours from ohio to Oklahoma without an issue

[@richieschmidt6225]

Yeah how's it going?

[@MrDavez]

have a 2004 Tahoe thinking about getting this set up. more for drivability and mileage. I appreciate the time for this vid, I get set up, and need a hand,,, I may drive over to you. I'm in Lake Odessa,, ;)

[@davidsabyan2481]

Another great video and tutorial, so much to learn.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@j.finesseflights1403]

Bro, I've bought a mpvi2+, still don't know what the "+" represents, about 2 weeks ago and I feel like im learning fast! I do have a background with building and tuning racing drones, total different but same concept with searching through the HPT O/S? Two weeks in and I've already tuned my 4l60e to preform how i like and now I'm learning how to set up channels for logging so i can start tuning after i repair my leaking exhaust manifold! Thank god for youtube and the Driveway Engineer😉

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Idk what the + means either lol, unless that's what they call the Pro now. I'm kind of out of date since I'm still using the original, since it still does everything I need. One day I'll have to upgrade just to keep my knowledge up

[@j.finesseflights1403]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I didn't opt in for the "PRO" version. Although I have the aem x-0300 gauge and a P01 ecm so I'll be tasked with hooking it up via analog using supplied 5v through the egr?

[@jasonbouvette1077]

I set up an account and tried going to the tune repository to see if this is the way I want to go for tuning my 2007 suburban after cam swap. Unfortunately I can't get into the tune repository without having a device registered...

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, sadly some of the information from this video is no longer true, HP Tuners doesn't have any non-stock tunes available any longer.

[@lj6976]

Awesome completely lost but Im diving in head first thnx and i will follow for more

[@theozman38]

Thanks driveway. Good information. Good presentation.

[@jasonhull5712]

Just ordered the newest version of the interface/hardware have lots to learn. First order of business is to build a bench tuning harness. Do you have a recommendation as to how to wire up a simple harness for plugging into a ECM that's NOT in the car ? Or do you already have that video and I missed it ?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I do have a video on that, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHTHnah_qJpnmM0

[@johnprevite6673]

Just got a 22 explorer st about to dive into hptuners 🤞

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Interesting, I know it's supported but it's typically not the tool of choice for Ford's

[@johnprevite6673]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer which is?

[@robertemmons2260]

Thanks for the video! I'm saving this on in my favorites.

[@TunedByJimmy]

Good basics. Thank you. Have you integrated a wideband with HP Tuners? I bought an AEM but am wondering how to integrate it into a Gen III LS tune. Would be great to see how you would go about it...

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

My dongle is a Pro, so it has the thing on it for the wideband, it's all plug and play, as long as my PC is along, or I'm logging with my handheld. I believe on the newer ones they use an unused channel like EVAP or EGR to accomplish it.

[@stevesisson4886]

Nice instructional. Looking into tuning just for the education

[@brianschargerrt9416]

So pretty sure you answered it but I wanted to make sure before I buy one I only have to get the credits once for my car and I can go in and change it as much as I need to? So question is just have to buy credits once for each vehicle and you can re tune them as much as you need to? Thanks for help

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That is correct. You license your car, then a year later change gears, you're good to go in and correct it.

[@brianschargerrt9416]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer thanks for the help and the video explaining how hp works. I was haven't purchased cause I thought I was gonna have to get credits each time.

[@JoeWilly69]

I'm thinking about buying the scan tool, your video is very helpful. All those tunes are available in the tune repository? I'm tired of going back and forth with different tune guys, any advice?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Tune Repository is dead now. Doesn't exist anymore. At the end of the day, no matter what system you choose, you'll have to learn to tune, Holley, Halltech, HP Tuners. Learn to tune or learn to accept paying someone

[@JoeWilly69]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I'll learn as I go, I'll never make wholesale changes, and I'm only working on my own vehicle and I'll address my specific issues, hopefully that'll work, without blowing it up!

[@ChadLisonbee]

You said you don’t have to keep buying licenses. So if you buy a license to delete VATS, is that license good for the tuning also?

[@damageinc81292]

Yep it is. Once you license an ecu like for vats removal, you can do whatever you want whenever you want like tune or whatever without paying again. Only with that hptuners module. Your ecm is only unlocked with that module

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's correct, once you license a PCM for whatever reason, you have that license forever. Go back, change gears, cams, add blowers, whatever. Infinite changes with that OS.

[@ChadLisonbee]

The Driveway Engineer awesome thanks!!

[@micahmallett2989]

Thank you for asking this question! Its been fucking ridiculously hard finding any information explaining this! Thank you guys for answering!

[@1fastbuggy502]

I have been watching you for 3 years now . Great videos. My question for you is that I live in Windsor and nobody here ( 3 have tried } to adjust my H2 to run right . Ported 862 heads tick SNS002 cam intake and headers . When the bridge opens. Can I make a trip over to you ?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Normally I'd say no lol, but sure, why not? Shoot me a message and we'll work it out

[@Jason-kn3tw]

Nice info - I like the basics on getting started - I had Holley HP which is one of best software but the it's a vicious circle of replacing failing hardware from dual sync disy, O2 sensors, IAC and finally the HP ecu , so now have a LS 0411 ecu controlling a ford Cleveland and need to decide if I buy HP tuners or just pay someone everytime I need to make changes Can you copy one tune from another ecu without licencing both ECUs like if I want to keep one as a spare or play around with it- cheers

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes, you use the compare function and copy/paste all the tables, I show this in some other videos

[@carloscaballero3920]

awesome video brother

[@TitanTown]

I see a couple familiar icons on that desktop. How are you liking Devinci resolve? I just switched and am still learning it.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

It's functional, there's nothing better you're going to get for free.

[@NightWrencher]

Will this work with my holley 650 double pumper 🤔 asking for friend

[@shawnwimberly9294]

Does it have long tubes?

[@NightWrencher]

@@shawnwimberly9294 yeah it does 👌

[@whitejodeci8926]

How do I shut off the rear 02 sensors?

[@mikeodell5915]

Thank you. HP TUNERS also fully scans correct?? Thank you for all that you do! I own chevy and Ford trucks. Looking to add HP tuner set up to my rather deep Autel Pro and other scanner(s) that still have limits to what they do. Two questions.... Does HP tuners show cyclinder contrubution on Diesels and others??? What hardware setup is recommended given my diesel and ls requirements??

[@MB-mi1dw]

Much help, Big thanks!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Glad it helped!

[@Power_Tech_TV]

How many times can I change the download once i pay for the 2 credits? is it per download? or can i write it as many times as I want? thx.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Infinite

[@jessemathwig4267]

Do you have to buy a HPtuners device to access the repository?

[@jeromehaver7331]

So do I need a personal computer to use any plug in tuner for my truck

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes

[@timchand4165]

I have 2017 charger rt cammed dyno tuned on 93 straight pipe no cats I just added high flow cats threw a code p1eoa any ideas if that a tunning issue ??

[@JJAAZZIEL]

Just found out about HP tuners wanna get into it but to be able to do anything I would need a license right. What license am I looking for?

[@jaycastillo9313]

What is the tune repository? I’ve never heard of it before that’s how green I am

[@schaefer692002]

How do I know what one to get for my 2002 Silverado? I have used Holley Sniper tuning that you get when you buy the sniper. With this there are 100s of tuners on the market so its so freakin confusing! It sounds like HP tuners is the one I want, but they dont even give you a # to call to talk to them and ask questions! It looks like i need a MPV 13 but there is no support # to call to ask if im even getting the right one! I want one that i can send data logs out to them and have them look at it and send a tune, and the ability to go make my own tunes according to what i put on my truck. changing AFR etc. HELP!! PLEASE!!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You seem to be confusing tuners, as a service, with tuning hardware and software. HP Tuners is hardware and software to tune with. It's not like Diablo or SCT where canned stuff just offloads from it. If you get a hole of Andy Bryant at LSXSpecialties or Trevor Couture at TCT Tuned, both can be found on Facebook, and either can help you.

[@jamesgadd931]

Do you use a plug or is it wifi????

[@RonnieMacJr69]

Trying to get into tuning my dad used to tune heavy machinery with efi live when he was a John Deere service tech but god dang this stuff is so expensive

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You can download the software for free and look at other peoples tunes

[@RonnieMacJr69]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I guess I’ll do that and figure out what other find to work while I save up lol thanks for the advice!

[@soufianDEMOS]

Can you custom tune my charger rt 07 ? I will buy the file from you. Thanks

[@seanlibby139]

I just purchased HP tuners Pro mvpi 2 suit with two credits to tune my 04 GTO T56 manual car I bought the wideband O2 sensor and AEM gauge also now when I go to the computer to make my HP tuners account it will cost me more money.....like I figured the paying was done...lol. So like I know nothing about how to use yet .. Like I Hurd u say u have to pay to save ur tune so like I have to pay for storage threw them ....hp tunners sent me a ...SD chip stick...for storage

[@JesusRodriguez-bt1yd]

Great info. Thank you.

[@bobwells3184]

Great vid!

[@UziGR6642]

can tune a Toyota yaris hybrid22?

[@Blacked_OutMedia]

What if I just wanna tune my spark at idle. Do I have to license anything or can I plug my computer into my truck and do it?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You have to license for any change at all

[@jaydubb71]

You can search just the OS number and get the swap segments for 4L80E, manual trans, flex fuel, etc. And all segment swaps have to be done before you can upgrade the OS to the custom OS'. Also its free to upgrade OS' now. Been that way since 3.0, IIRC. And P59>P01. LOL

[@ccmsbandfan]

Here recently, you have to have at least 1 MPVI registered with HP Tuners to access the repository

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's crappy, I'll have to make a second account and see.

[@general23cmp]

He’s right

[@ericbrenner690]

@@general23cmp Yep. He is. Damnit.

[@coreylecaroz1778]

Also, it seems without a registered MPVI, you cannot access other OS options within a sample file. At least I hope that’s the case, because without the supercharged 2.4L Cavalier LD9 reflash, it’s going to be near impossible to tune my turbocharged 2.2L P08 S10 PCM, which uses a 1 bar TPS-based VE table.

[@Fayis1341]

Great video thanks ❤

[@edwardsjohnson5387]

Do you remote tune Upon request..gm platform

[@marklowe7431]

I just tried the repository which is of course locked to anyone who hasn't already purchased. Makes it hard to evaluate your vehicle tuning functions until after you buy. How to slow down sales.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I guess, that kind of sucks. There's plenty of tunes posted all over the internet though, a simple google search will turn up more than you can use on their forum

[@marklowe7431]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer That's what I figured but still doesn't allow download without a registered unit.

[@peytonandmax6155]

Just downloaded HP tuner and when I go into the tune repository it says I must have at least 1 device in my devices to access is this new?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes, sorry, I believe they changed it last year. You can find lots of example tunes at drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1IK9MKON_MfZD4bRBT11yDAWi9pdHP7yP

[@aubreyroche5080]

Well, THAT was Helpful !!!! Thanks..

[@edgarramirez8731]

What are hp tuners for?my chevy colorado has the passlock with this can i take fix it?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Unlocks the PCM for changes

[@edgarramirez8731]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer what kind of changes can you explain an example?

[@linuxguy1199]

You can just pull it in IDA, Set a breakpoint for the window create function, follow the stack and set the license check to JE instead of JNE. Now it thinks you've got a license.

[@miketodesco6915]

Hi What’s a fair price to pay for a used Hp Tuners HPVI pro hardware setup? Are there any licensing issues? Thanks

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

HVPI Pro gen 1's go for like 600 bucks

[@chunkiermango7982]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer you can get the mpvi2+ new for $649

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You can get it for 400. That's not the question though, the question is what does a used MVPI Pro go for

[@chunkiermango7982]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer that $649 is with pro

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@chunkiermango7982 you're talking about the 2... I'm talking about the original. The question was about the original. The answer is about the original. The MVPI 2 has no place in this conversation.

[@franks9621]

The idle is probably set high because the person is running a automatic trans without a stall converter......

[@oversoul3482]

I want to get one but I don't have 100 hours to study how to use it.

[@highrzr]

Unfortunately, you need to have a device registered to get into the Tuner repository. "The Tune Repository is available to users that have 1 or more devices in their My Devices list."

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

As about five thousand other comments point out, that is indeed true now.

[@julzam9660]

Jr I have 4 pcm that I want to delete vats. About how many credits will I need

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Probably 8, 2 per PCM. Newer Gen V stuff, some of it is 3 credits per.

[@jackdaniels7913]

Appreciat the information! 🥃cheers🍻

[@JustAGuy781]

This does not work now. It says the Tune Repository is only available to those who have 1 or more devices in their "My Device" list.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yep

[@JustAGuy781]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer so now there is no way to find tune files for vehicles without having a tuner first?

[@timlewis2211]

Ok old dog going new school. How do i learn what tuning an LS ENGINE is? How do i learn what equipment i need and how do i lean to tune a 2006 6.0 LS thats been switched to a carburetor. Dont laff im old and want to teach Neighborhood kids. Thank you for any inconvenience.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

The carb tunes the same as any carb, nothing special about the LS

[@garyk8593]

I know this an old video, but you can not access the repository without a device

[@loomieloom]

Thank you for the information

[@shawnlibby675]

Out of thousands and thousands of videos on KZbin I have not seen anyone put up a video on how the best way to make the 1990 GT Mustang tunable it is an OBD1 car but it is fuel injected in the first year of airbags like do people use HP tuners on this setup

[@sambert96]

Nobody cares about your slow Mustang. Sell it and get a Ls

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Put a Microsquirt on it, done.

[@miketodesco6915]

There’s on for sale used for $500CDN , it’s a lot to pay if there is some sort of licensing issue that would prevent me from using it. I’ve been burnt buying used iPhones

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

No, HP Support is good about unlocking them.

[@JustAGuy781]

Yeah one of the guys at HP responded back to me in an email and said that the tune repository only contains stock tune files in it and always has and obviously he is wrong. I was hoping to find a tune file in there for a 2010-2013 Silverado 4.8L single 70mm turbo and 4L80E

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's pretty concerning lol, they definitely have modified files right now

[@JustAGuy781]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer yeah and Bill said that you have never been able to view the repository without having your device first. Another lie...

[@JustAGuy781]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I still have the email

[@markmcintosh6968]

Why does it need to be so complicated!! I'm considering going with msd6014 holley 650 and mid rise intake. I have no tunners in my area

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You use the same principals to tune a carb that you do to tune EFI

[@glenbailey3069]

good infor thank you

[@Mojoe713]

You should do a giveaway to sub who have hp tuner and help them with there tune just a ideal thanks

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm only marginally competent as a tuner lol. But the real problem is once you tune someones junk, they come back for the next 3 years everytime they wire something wrong or have a bad sensor and blame that pesky tune.

[@Mojoe713]

The Driveway Engineer well can you help me I have hp tuners trying to learn how to tune please

[@UziGR6642]

this like Need for speed Underground 2 when tuning the car.

[@thefozzmancometh]

You forgot to mention that you don't have access to the HP repository unless you already have HP tuning hardware and register it to your account.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I didn't forget that. That wasn't true when I filmed this video years ago.

[@thefozzmancometh]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Understood. Just HP tightening up the ole' reins. lol Thank you for the reply.

[@r.joseph8911]

@@thefozzmancometh 😢

[@hogheadv2]

Has your wife told you how lucky she is to have you yet today :D

[@james10739]

I think I knew all this but good info

[@ianmarkey9434]

How do you get a license how do you do all this stuff then? You're not telling us how to get the license

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You need credits to license the PCM, it takes 2 credits to license most GM PCM's. You buy the credits from HP Tuners.

[@venisonslayer]

Thank you

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You're welcome

[@Boostisablast]

I’ve never done anything like this and couldn’t keep up. I’m stupid though 🤣

[@jamesgadd931]

Oh i see now got have a license

[@MJBclassics]

I respect the end about asking questions. If you want to get free tunes over learning what you're doing by making changes, gtfo.

[@jaydubb71]

LMAO @ GTFOH! LOL!

[@bannana6290]

yeah lol put 0 value in

[@limabravo6065]

Dude, assume people know how to download software, we don’t need to watch you download a program

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I mainly assumed people know how to skip ahead

[@limabravo6065]

Or you could just not include useless shit

[@michaelslack6891]

Hahaha yessss!

[@chrisbokamper8632]

Thanks!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thank you! Some of this stuff is out of date now, like the Repository, but I'm glad it helped you