DHP computer upgrade for Gen 3 3100 SFI

[terrandus]

I just recieved an answer to an email I sent DHP and they that can do chips for the Gen 3 3100 motor and quoted me a price of 215$ + 100$ core + 12$ shipping for my 2000 Malibu and with thier new Power Tuner, this offers an even more powerful option to custom tune these motors. I figured I'd pass this information along for those not aware.

As of right now, according to their webpage, the gen 3 3100 isn't a supported motor of the Power Tuner, but they may add support later.

[blackbombshell95]

what do they mean power tuner???

[terrandus]

My understanding is that it is just what they call their package for editing the on board computer. Simply but, its a flash programmer.

[vsop4me3.1]

Re: DHP computer upgrade for Gen 3 3100 SFI

215$ + 100$ core + 12$ shipping

thats $84 bucks cheaper than they quoted me

good thing I didn't buy it then, maybe it'll drop another $84 bucks in another 7 months. Just in time for my Birthday

[terrandus]

I think I know what I'm going to do with my tax return...

[malibu97ss]

do they say what kinds of performance gains you can get from this?

[vsop4me3.1]

pfyc.com claims-"Dynamometer testing has shown up to an 6 to 10 HP gain in 60 degree temperatures on a development vehicle using 93 octane fuel." on a 3400.

[terrandus]

some of the other things this computer upgrade might (or might not) be able to do:
- Speed limiter removed
- 3-1 and 4-2 skip shifts (Active in performance shift mode only*)
- Transmission line pressure increased (Active in performance shift mode only*)
- Shift points moved (5800-6000rpms) (Active in performance shift mode only*)
- Fan turn on points altered:
- 186 degree turn on
- 2 minute fan on at key-off (this feature activates when engine coolant is 179 degrees or greater)*Does not apply to 2000-200

[bszopi]

You have a 200, so of course they will do it. They've done custom ones for people all the way down to 97s. But if you are any older than that, don't get your hopes up.

[longituderules]

I like my DHP, definetely noticable difference with rev limiter/skip shifts etc. haven't tried out my top speed yet and with winter I dont' think I'll try it either. I wish I had gotten the programmer but at the time it wasn't out, oh well maybe next time.

[vsop4me3.1]

I like my DHP, definetely noticable difference with rev limiter/skip shifts etc. haven't tried out my top speed yet and with winter I dont' think I'll try it either. I wish I had gotten the programmer but at the time it wasn't out, oh well maybe next time.

I bet that skip shift rocks thats the one of the few things that pisses me of about my car.

[longituderules]

I like my DHP, definetely noticable difference with rev limiter/skip shifts etc. haven't tried out my top speed yet and with winter I dont' think I'll try it either. I wish I had gotten the programmer but at the time it wasn't out, oh well maybe next time.

I bet that skip shift rocks thats the one of the few things that pisses me of about my car.

yah its cool, theres been a few times where my car will downshift when I don't want it to though,.. but thats cause my tranny's goin out real fast, its doin the ol' slippage/TQ not workin right.

[vsop4me3.1]

cant you just throw it in 2nd so it wont shift as much?

[Jeff420]

You have a 200, so of course they will do it. They've done custom ones for people all the way down to 97s. But if you are any older than that, don't get your hopes up.

why wouldnt they do a 96? its still obd2

[bszopi]

Just because its a 96 doesn't mean the programming is the same. I'm just going off of what I've heard on other forums.