Hypertech HyperPAC User Manual

HyperPAC™ User Manual

User Manual

Welcome and thank you for purchasing the HyperPAC™
You are now the owner of the world’s first Performance Automotive Computer, packed

with FIVE distinct programs…Performance Tuning, Drag Strip, Dynamometer, Engine
Monitor, and Diagnostics. In addition, your HyperPAC™ has the ability to accept more
exciting new software programs that are on the way.

Based on years of dynamometer-developed engine tuning and track testing
experience, Hypertech designed the HyperPAC™ to be so easy to operate because
each program is loaded with useful HELP screens that make this instruction book really
not needed. However, keep it in the glove box and it will always be there, if you need
it.

A high-resolution, 3”x4” touch screen provides an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly
interface. The touch screen only shows the buttons that apply to the current screen
being viewed, eliminating cumbersome button combinations and multiple operations to
navigate through programs. A “Smart Keyboard” or number pad screen to enter
numbers and text appears automatically, but only when needed. Simply follow the
instructions for mounting the HyperPAC™, connect it to the vehicle’s diagnostic port,
press the “power on” button, and follow the instructions on the HyperPAC™ screen to
complete the installation.

Remember, always drive safely and obey the traffic laws, whether you’re using your
HyperPAC™ or not. We hope that you have as much fun using your new
HyperPAC™ as we have had creating and developing its many unique features!

Sincerely,
Hypertech

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Table of Contents

1. Installing and mounting the HyperPAC™ 3

2. Getting started and system setup 7

3. Performance Tuning Program 20
a. Viewing currently programmed settings 21
b. Engine Power Tuning 22
c. Engine Rev Limiter 23
d. Adjust Electric Cooling for different thermostat rating 23
e. Adjust Transmission settings 24
f. Correct for Non-Stock Tires or Gears 25
g. Adjust Vehicle Top Speed Limiter 27
h. Programming New Changes 27
i. Returning the vehicle to its Stock program 29

4. Drag Strip Program 30
a. Creating New Test Sessions 31
b. Explanation of how Sessions and Runs are named 32
c. Run Setup screen 33
d. Staging the Vehicle and Making a Run 35
e. Drag Time Slip 38
f. Road Test report 38
g. Drive Wheel Horsepower report 39
h. Data Acquisition report 40
i. Viewing Saved Sessions 41
j. Deleting Saved Sessions 43
k. Using your HyperPAC™ at a Race Track 44
l. Calibrating the HyperPAC™ to the Drag Strip Time Clocks 44
m. How a Drag Strip starting line works 48

5. Dynamometer Program 49
a. Creating New Test Sessions 49

b. Session Notes 50
c. Run Setup screen 51
d. Making a Dyno Run 52
e. Drive Wheel Horsepower and Torque 53
f. Engine Horsepower and Torque 54
g. Data Acquisition report 55
h. Viewing Saved Sessions 56
i. Deleting Saved Sessions 58

6. Engine Monitor Program 59
a. Digital View 60
b. Analog Gauges 61

7. Diagnostics Program 63
a. Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 64
b. Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 64

8. Vehicle/Owner Information 65

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Installing the HyperPAC™

You should find included with the
HyperPAC™ a clamp, plastic spacer, and 4
screws (fig. A). Several holes are provided to
allow adjustment for the mounting location
(fig. B). With the HyperPAC™ laying face
down, align the plastic spacer to the holes on
the back of the unit (fig C). Place the clamp
on top of the plastic spacer, with the lift tab
pointed to the left or right of the HyperPAC™

Figure A

screen (fig D), and align it with the holes in
the spacer. Insert the screws provided and
tighten (fig E).

Figure B Figure C

Figure E

Figure D

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Installing the HyperPAC™

Included with the HyperPAC™ is a
suction cup mount base (fig F). Locate a
position on the windshield to mount the
HyperPAC™ that will not obstruct the
driver’s view. Suggested mounting
locations are in the center of the
windshield (fig G), or on the far left of the
driver, near the A-pillar (fig H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

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Installing the HyperPAC™

Secure the Suction Cup Mount
The suction cup mount can be adjusted by

loosening the adjustment knobs and moving the
mounting points (fig I). For best results when
mounting, make sure the surface of the windshield
and the suction cup are both clean. Position the
suction cup with the latch pointing down towards
the dash. Press in on the latch in the open position
to extend the suction area away from the plastic
cup. Press the suction cup against the windshield.
Once the suction cup is stuck to the windshield,
press the mount against the cup and secure the
latch (fig J). The cup should be secured on the
windshield. Test by tugging lightly on the mount to
insure it is secure.

Figure I

Figure J

Mount the HyperPAC™
To mount the HyperPAC™ unit on the mount

base, align the clamp with the platform on the
mount base and lightly press the HyperPAC™ unit
until it snaps into place (fig K). Make sure you have the HyperPAC™ screen positioned
correctly. The power button and speaker vents should be on the right of the unit with
the Hypertech logo at the bottom. Adjust the mount to position the screen in the desired
location, and tighten the adjusting knobs. The platform on the mount base will swivel to
allow for ultimate screen adjustability. To remove the unit, pull the tab on the clamp
towards the HyperPAC™ unit to release the clamp.

Figure K

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Installing the HyperPAC™

Connect the Cables

With the key in the off position, connect one end of the provided cable to the port on the
lower right side of the HyperPAC™ (fig L). Locate the Data Link Connector (DLC) under
the driver’s side dash panel. Plug the HyperPAC™ cable into the DLC. Make sure the
cable is plugged in completely to ensure a good connection (fig M).

Figure L

Figure M

Route the cable up around the dash so as to not interfere with any accessories. DO
NOT wrap the cable around any accessories such as the parking brake lever, gear
selector, etc. Make sure any slack in the cable is located so that it doesn’t interfere with
the driver’s feet, pedals, or other moving objects.

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Getting Started and System Setup

Every time the unit first powers up the screen will display the HyperPAC™ logo for
about 10 seconds while the system boots up. This process is necessary because the
HyperPAC™ is not just a tuning programmer; but it is truly a “mini” computer with its on
operating system similar to a PC. That is how the HyperPAC™ got its name, the “pac”
in HyperPAC™ stands for “Performance Automotive Computer” and add HYPER to the
front and you have the “Hypertech Performance Automotive Computer.”

After the system boots up the unit will display the welcome screen and then lead you
through some system setup screens. This setup process will only take place the first
time you use your HyperPAC™.

After the initial setup has been performed the unit will always go directly to the
HyperPAC™ Main Menu after the system boots up.

If you ever need to change any of the setup parameters you can access them through
the VEHICLE/OWNER INFORMATION button on the main menu.

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Welcome to the HyperPAC experience.

The system has detect ed that this i s your first
time using your HyperPAC. Before get ting started
you will be taken through some setup screens where
you will need to enter your Vehicle and Owner
information.

This setup is only required the first time you
use your HyperPAC and you will not be required to
perform this setup for fut ur e use.

If you should need to change any of this
informati on in the f uture you may do so by ent er ing
the "Vehic le / Owner Informat ion" from the MAI N
MENU.

Press "Next" to continue.

WARNING: Obey all laws when using the HyperPacTM

Performance Automotive Computer. Use the
caution and an emphasis on safety. Do not operate the
HyperPac
Operating the

By touching ACCEPT you agree that you have read

serious accident.

the HYPERpac owner's manual and will obey all traf

The HyperPacTM is not intended for street use when in the Drag

laws while using the HYPERpac.

Strip or Dynamometer operating modes. When in these modes,
use only in designated areas, closed courses, drag-strips, or
racetracks. When making Drag Strip or Dynamometer runs,

I

always perform the run setup procedures while the vehicle is not in
motion. By touching ACCEPT you agree to have read and
understand the HyperPAC user manual.

TM

while driving. Do not take your eyes off the road.

HyperPacTM while driving can lead to a fatal or

TM

HyperPacTM with

NEXT

fic

DECLINE

ACCEPT

The first step is to properly align the touch screen. Paying close attention, touch the
center of the target. Once the touch screen has been properly aligned the unit will
display “Touch Screen Setup Complete.”

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Touch Screen Alignment 1

The first step is to properly align your touch
screen.

Touch the center of the target as it
moves to different locations on the screen.
Once the touch screen is properly aligned the
screen will read:

"Touch screen setup complete"

Align Touch Screen

Touch Screen Alignment 2

Touch the center of the target.

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TAP

ME

Touch Screen Alignment Complete

Touch Screen Setup Complete

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Adjust the display brightness and contrast by moving the slider bar to the right or left.
You may also set the display to be White text with a Blue background or Blue text
with a White background. Most people may prefer to use the white background during
the day and the blue background during the night.
Touch ENTER after making display adjustments.

Display Settings

Use these controls to
adjust the screen to
your desired settings.

Blue on White

------------l-----------------------------------

- Brightness +

------------l-----------------------------------

- Contrast +

BACK

HELP ENTER

Use the up and down arrows to set the current time of day and select am or pm.
Every test that you perform will be automatically time-stamped with the current time and
date.
Touch ENTER after making your selections.

Current TIme

Enter the current time of day and touch ENTER.

^

9 23

^

am

:

pm

V

V

BACK

HELP ENTER

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Use the up and down arrows to set the current time of day and select am or pm.
Touch ENTER after making your selections.

Current Date

Enter the current date and touch ENTER.

Day Month Year

^

1 6

V

BACK

Use the keyboard to enter your user/owner name, and Touch ENTER to continue.

User Name

Enter a User Name, touch ENTER to continue.

Name :

John Doe

^

/

V

HELP ENTER

/

^

2005

V

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

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After you enter the User Name the HyperPAC™ will request information from the
vehicle’s computer. The screen will display “Please Wait” while the screen is receiving
information.

After the vehicle information is verified the unit is ready to be locked to the vehicle
before allowing normal operation.

IMPORTANT - The HyperPAC™ can only be used on the vehicle that it is locked to.
Once the unit has been locked to a vehicle it must be sent back to the factory to be
unlocked before it can be connected to another vehicle.

Touch CONTINUE to lock the unit to the vehicle.
Touch CANCEL if you are not connected to the vehicle that you wish to install the

HyperPAC™ unit on.

Lock to Vehicle

The HYPERpac is now ready to lock itself to
this vehicle.

VIN = 1FTPX14534NA97693

2004 Ford Truck F-150 4x2 5.4L triton -3 Valve

Calibration ID = RXAQ3G4.HEX

Doing this will allow all HYPERpac features to be
made available. This will permanently tie the
HYPERpac unit to this specific vehicle.

Touch CONTINUE to lock to this vehicle or
CANCEL to abort this process.

CANCEL

HELP CONTINUE

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Select the unit of measure for all test results and touch ENTER to continue.

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Example: US Standard will display vehicle speed in MPH (miles-per-hour and the Metric
system will display vehicle speed KPH (kilometers-per-our.)

Unit of Measure

Select the desired unit of measure,
touch ENTER to continue.

BACK

US

STANDA RD

HELP ENTER

METRIC

Select the type of transmission your vehicle is equipped with, Automatic or Manual shift.

Transmission Type

Select the type of transmission that your vehicle is
equipped with, touch ENTER to continue.

Automatic

Manual

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ENTERBACK HELP

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For the HyperPAC™ to generate accurate test results the unit must be programmed for
the correct Tire Size. You should ONLY answer yes to this question if you have
changed the tire size on your vehicle from what it originally came with from the
manufacturer.

NOTE: The original equipment tire size can be found on the label in the driver-side door jamb. Verify that
the size shown on the label is the same as what is printed on the sidewall of the tires installed on the
vehicle.

First, use the up and down arrows to enter the Original Equipment Tire Size as shown
on the label in the driver-side door jamb.
Touch ENTER after making all selections.

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Second, use the up and down arrows to enter the New Tire Size as shown on the
sidewall of the tires that are currently installed on the vehicle.
Touch ENTER after making all selections.

For the HyperPAC™ to generate accurate test results the unit must be programmed for
the correct rear axle Gear Ratio. You should ONLY answer yes to this question if you
have changed the rear axle gear ratio on your vehicle from what it originally came with
from the manufacturer.

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First, use the up and down arrows to enter the Original Gear Ratio as shown on the
label in the driver-side door jamb.
Touch ENTER after making all selections.

Second, use the up and down arrows to enter the New Gear Ratio currently installed on
the vehicle.
Touch ENTER after making all selections.

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The vehicle weight is also used to calculate Horsepower and Torque and therefore it
must be entered correctly to provide accurate test results.

Vehicle Weight refers to the “curb” weight of the vehicle as it will be tested. This is not
only the weight of the vehicle alone, but should also include any additional weight for
fuel, cargo, and the weight of any passengers that are present during a Drag Strip or
Dynamometer test.
Your nearest race tracks should have scales to accurately measure the weight of the
vehicle as it is to be tested. This is the best way to ensure the highest level of accuracy,
but you can obtain the vehicle’s curb weight from the owner’s manual or internet and
then add the weight of any passengers, fuel, and cargo. On average gasoline fuel
weighs 6.2 lbs. per gallon, so keep this in mind when calculating your vehicle’s overall
weight. If you make any changes to the vehicle remember to adjust the vehicle weight
setting to maintain the highest level of accuracy.

Touch ENTER after entering the vehicle weight and the HyperPAC™ will display the
complete Vehicle Information Report.

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Vehicle Information Report

Date:

Time:

10/19/2004
9:50 AM

User Name:
VIN# XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Year:

Make:

Model:

Engine:

2005
Dodge
Ram

5.7L HEMI

Transmission:

Tire size:

Gear ratio:

ehicle we i ght:

Automatic
275/60/20

3.92:1
4699 lbs.

MAKE

CHNAGES

NEXT

Touch MAKE CHANGES to update any of the vehicle information, or touch NEXT to
complete the initial HyperPAC™ setup and go to the Main Menu.

HYPERpac (logo)

Main Menu

Performance

Tuning

Engine

Monitor

PERFORMANCE TUNING PROGRAM

Drag Strip

Diagnostics

Dynamometer

Vehicle /

Owner

Information

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HYPERpac (logo)

Main Menu

Performance

Tuning

Engine

Monitor

Drag Strip

Diagnostics

Dynamometer

Vehicle /

Owner

Information

From the HyperPAC™ Main Menu, touch PERFORMANCE TUNING.

Performance Tuning Main

Select options below to mak e c hanges.

CURRENT SETTINGS

Touch

VIEW CHANGES

the programming mode.

Select Engine
Power Tuning

when all selections have been made to enter

to view current settings. Touch

Adj us t RPM
Rev Limiter

Adjust

Electric

Cooling Fans

Adjust

Transmission

Settings

BACK

MAIN

MENU

Correct for
Non-Stock

Tires/Gears

HELP

Adjust

Vehicle Top

Speed Limiter

Current

Settings

Return All

Settings to

Stock

View

Changes

Select the Performance Tuning feature you wish to modify.

Note: The Performance Tuning options may vary depending upon vehicle year, make, and model. The
HyperPAC™ will only display the features that are available for your vehicle.

Touch CURRENT SETTINGS to display a list of what is currently programmed in the
vehicle’s computer. The first time you connect the HyperPAC™ to the vehicle all
performance settings are set to their stock value.

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Current Settings

Engine Power Tuning = Stock
RPM Rev Limiter = Stock
1 - 2 Shift = Stock
2 - 3 Shift = Stock
3 - 4 Shift = Stock
Shift Firmness = Stock
Top Speed Limiter = Stock
Current Tire Size = Stock
Current Gear Ratio = Stock

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Currently Programmed Selections

BACK

MAIN

MENU

HELP

MAKE

CHANGES

Touch MAKE CHANGES to return to the Performance Tuning main menu and select the
option that you wish to modify.

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ENGINE POWER TUNING

Engine Power Tuning for Gasoline Vehicles

Important - Hypertech Power Tuning is specifically

developed for different grades of fuel. Only use
fuels which match your Power Tuning selection.
After making selection, touch ENTER to continue.

BACK

Stock

Tuning

MAIN

MENU

Hypertech

Power Tuning

For Regular

HELP

Hypertech

Power Tuning

For Premium

ENTER

Select the desired level of Power Tuning® and touch ENTER.
The most powerful 50-State, street legal engine tuning, Hypertech’s exclusive Dual

Fuel™ engine tuning for both regular and premium is available for vehicle’s that were
originally designed to run on regular low octane fuel. Power Tuning® for Regular should
only be used with a minimum fuel rating of 87 octane. Hypertech Power Tuning® for
Premium should only be used with a minimum fuel rating of 93 octane.

Visit www.hypertech.com and go to “Dyno Charts” to see the horsepower and torque
gains for your vehicle and decide which Power Tuning® setting is best for your vehicle.

Engine Power Tuning for Diesel Vehicles

Select one of the Power Tuning stages below, touch

ENTER to continue.

Stock

Tuning

Note: Stage 3 provides the most Horsepower increase.

MAIN

MENU

Hypertech

Stage 1

HELP

Hypertech

Stage 2

Hypertech

Stage 3

ENTERBACK

Hypertech diesel tuning is offered in 3 different stages to match your individual driving
styles, with Stage 3 providing the maximum Horsepower and Torque increases.
All Hypertech Power Tuning® is developed for the maximum towing weights allowed by
the manufacturer. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for approved towing weights
for your vehicle.

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ADJUST RPM REV LIMITER

RPM Rev Limiter

Use up and down arrows to Raise or Lower the
Engine RPM Rev Limiter in 100 RPM increments.
Maximum adjustment is +/-500 RPM from stock.
Touch Enter to select and continue.

Rev Limiter =

Stock

^

v

MAIN

MENU

HELP

ENTERBACK

Use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase or decrease your RPM rev limiter in 100
RPM increments.
Touch ENTER after making your selection.

ADJUST ELECTRIC COOLING FAN SETTINGS

Electric Cooling Fan Settings

Select the Thermostat that is installed in your vehicle.
After making selection, touch Enter to continue.

Stock

Thermostat

180

Thermostat

160

Thermostat

MAIN

MENU

HELP

If you have installed a lower temperature thermostat, select the temperature of the new
thermostat and touch ENTER. The HyperPAC™ will adjust the electric cooling fan on/off
temperatures for the new thermostat rating.

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ADJUST TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS

Transmission Shift Points

Use up and down arrows to adjust any or all Shift
Points. After making all selections, touch Enter to
continue.

1 - 2 Shift -

2 - 3 Shift -

MAIN

MENU

Stock

Stock

Stock3 - 4 Shift -

HELP

^
^
^

V

V

V

ENTERBACK

For electronically controlled transmissions, The HyperPAC™ will allow you to adjust the
vehicles shift points and increase the transmission shift firmness.

Use the UP and DOWN arrows to individually adjust each shift point and touch ENTER.

ADJUST TRANSMISSION SHIFT FIRMNESS

Transmission Shift Firmness

IMPORTANT - This option can only be used with a

stock, un-modified transmission. DO NOT use this
feature if you have installed an aftermarket shift kit
or modified valve body. After making selection,
touch Enter to continue.

Stock

Shift

Firmness

Note: Level 3 provides maximum shift firmness.

MAIN

MENU

Shift

Firmness

Level 1

HELP

The Shift Firmness feature increases the transmission line pressure to provide both a
firmer and quicker shift to reduce clutch wear and slippage, and reduce transmission
temperatures. This feature is for the factory equipped transmission and should NOT be
used in conjunction with aftermarket shift kits or other transmission modifications.
Failure to comply may result in damage to the transmission.
Select the desired level of shift firmness and touch ENTER.

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Shift

Firmness

Level 2

Shift

Firmness

Level 3

ENTERBACK

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CORRECT FOR NON-STOCK TIRES AND GEARS

Correct for Non-Stock Tires/Gears

Non-Stock Tire sizes and Gear Ratios alter
speedometer and odometer readings. To make
corrections, select options below. If no corrections
are necessary, touch BACK to return to the
Performance Tuning Menu.

BACK

Correct

Tire Size

Only

MAIN

MENU

Correct

Gear Ratio

Only

HELP

Correct

Both

Tire & Gear

ENTER

Use this feature to calibrate your speedometer and odometer if you have changed the
tire height or rear axle gear ratio. Not only will this correct the speedometer and
odometer readings (as required by Federal Law), but it will also resynchronize
transmission shift points for vehicles equipped with electronically controlled
transmissions.

Select CORRECT TIRE SIZE ONLY if you have only changed the tire size.
Select CORRECT GEAR RATIO ONLY if you have only changed the rear axle gear
ratio.
Select CORRECT BOTH TIRE & GEAR if you have changed both the tire size and rear
axle gear ratio.
Touch ENTER after making your selection.

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CORRECT SPEEDOMETER FOR NEW TIRE SIZE

New Tire Size

Use up and down arrows to select the New Tire Size.
Example: 265/75/16 or you may directly enter the tire height

in inches.
After making all selections, touch Enter to continue.

Width Profile Diameter Height

^

V

MENU

Use the up or down arrows to enter the new tire size as shown on the tire’s sidewall, or
directly enter the tire height in inches.
Touch ENTER after making your selection.

CORRECT SPEEDOMETER FOR NEW GEAR RATIO

New Gear Ratio

Use UP and DOWN arrows to select the new
Gear Ratio.
After making selection touch ENTER to continue.

/

MAIN

^

V

HELP

X

^

V

OR

^

in.

V

ENTERBACK

New Gear Ratio

^

Stock

Note: Only Factory optional Gear
Ratios are supported.

MAIN

MENU

Use the UP or DOWN arrows to enter the new gear ratio that is installed in the vehicle.
Touch ENTER after making your selection.

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ADJUST VEHICLE TOP SPEED LIMITER

Vehicle Top Speed Limiter

Use UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the Vehicle's
Top Speed Limiter to match the speed rating of the
tires installed on your vehicle. Example 265/75/H16
Where H = 128 MPH speed rating.
Touch ENTER to select and continue.

Tire Speed Rating

^

Stock

v

MAIN

MENU

HELP

This feature may only be used with Factory approved speed rated tires.
Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select the speed rating of the tires installed on the
vehicle.
NOTE: Always obey Federal Traffic Laws.

Programming New Changes

Performance Tuning Main

Select options below to mak e c hanges.

CURRENT SETTINGS

Touch

VIEW CHANGES

the programming mode.

when all selections have been made to enter

to view current settings. Touch

ENTERBACK

Select Engine
Power Tuning

Adjust

Transmission

Settings

BACK

MAIN

MENU

Adj us t RPM
Rev Limiter

Correct for
Non-Stock

Tires/Gears

HELP

Adjust

Vehicle Top

Speed Limiter

Current

Settings

Adjust

Electric

Cooling Fans

Return All

Settings to

Stock

View

Changes

From the Performance Tunings Main Menu, touch VIEW CHANGES to see a complete
list of all of the changes before reprogramming the vehicle.

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View Changes & Program New Settings

IMPORTANT:

New Performance Selections are Highlighted

Engine Power Tuning = Hypertech Regular
RPM Rev Limiter = +200 RPM
1 - 2 Shift = +10 MPH
2 - 3 Shift = +12 MPH
3 - 4 Shift = Stock
Shift Firmness = Level 3
Top Speed Limiter = H-Rated 128 MPH
Current Tire Size = P225/50/16
Current Gear Ratio = Stock

-DO NOT leave the vehicle while
programming is in process.

-Make sure the vehicle battery is
FULLY
charged BEFORE programming.

-DO NOT operate electrical
accessories (radio,
windows, wipers, etc.) while
programming.

-DO NOT attempt programming
while the vehicle is connected to a
battery charger.

BACK

MAIN

MENU

HELP

MAKE

CHANGES

START

PROGRAMMING

If all of the changes are correct touch START PROGRAMMING to begin the
programming process. The HyperPAC™ will lead you through some simple instructions
screens requiring you to cycle the ignition on and off, simply follow the instructions on
the screen. These Instruction screens may vary depending upon Year, Make, & Model
and are not shown in this manual.
If you wish to make more changes before programming the vehicle, touch MAKE
CHANGES.

NOTE: The programming process takes approximately 5 minutes.
The vehicle’s engine cannot be running during the programming process.
Never leave the vehicle unattended during the programming process.

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RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE STOCK PROGRAM

Performance Tuning Main

Select options below to mak e c hanges.

CURRENT SETTINGS

Touch

VIEW CHANGES

the programming mode.

when all selections have been made to enter

to view current settings. Touch

Select Engine
Power Tuning

Adjust

Transmission

Settings

BACK

MAIN

MENU

Adj us t RPM
Rev Limiter

Correct for
Non-Stock

Tires/Gears

HELP

Adjust

Vehicle Top

Speed Limiter

Current

Settings

Adjust

Electric

Cooling Fans

Return All

Settings to

Stock

View

Changes

From the Performance Tuning’s Main Menu, touch RETURN ALL SETTINGS TO
STOCK.

NOTE: All of the performance tuning features will be reset to the original stock program.

Return ALL Performance Settings to Stock

Touch
your settings to stock, or touch
the Performance Tuning Selections.

START PROGRAMMING

to reprogram all of

BACK

to return to

BACK

MAIN

MENU

HELP

The HyperPAC™ will lead you through some simple instructions screens requiring you
to cycle the ignition on and off, simply follow the instructions on the screen. These
Instruction screens may vary depending upon Year, Make, & Model and are not shown
in this manual.

NOTE: The programming process takes approximately 5 minutes.
The vehicle’s engine cannot be running during the programming process.

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PROGRAMMING

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DRAG STRIP Program

Enter the Drag Strip program from the HyperPAC™ Main Menu by touching the DRAG
STRIP button.

HYPERpac (logo)

Main Menu

Performance

Tuning

Engine

Monitor

Drag Strip

Diagnostics

Dynamometer

Vehicle /

Owner

Information

With a real “christmas tree” start, the Drag Strip program allows you to measure your
vehicle’s performance and produces an exact duplication of a drag strip time slip, with
reaction times, 60ft, 330ft, 1/8th mile, 1000ft, and ¼ mile speeds and E.T.s.

In addition to getting all of the standard time slip information, every run automatically
generates a “magazine style” Road Test with acceleration measurments of 0-10, 20, 30,
and continuing in ten mile-per-hour increments until you let off the accelerator pedal.
You also get a detailed Drive Wheel Horsepower chart and graph, and Data Acquisition
report for each run to let you know what the vehicle’s operating conditions were during
the test.

For convenience, each run is automatically saved so you can go back and review the
results at anytime.

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Creating New Test Sessions

When you first enter the Drag Strip program from the Main Menu the following screen
will be displayed allowing you to create new test sessions or review any saved test
sessions.

Drag Strip Main

(HYPERpac logo)

Drag Strip

BACK

Create New

Test Session

MAIN

MENU

HELP

View Saved

Sessions

To begin a new test session, Touch CREATE NEW TEST SESSION and the
HyperPAC™ automatically names the session with the current date and brings up a
keyboard for entering session notes.

Explanation of how sessions and runs are named

The HyperPAC™ groups and stores multiple runs within individual test sessions. Each
test session is automatically named by the date it is performed on.
Any additional sessions performed on the same day are indicated by the number that
appears after the underscore on the far right-hand of the session name.

Example 1: (Session 01/01/2005_1 run# 5 of 5) indicates the fifth run of the first test session performed
on January 1, 2005.

Example 2: (Session 01/01/2005_2 run# 1 of 1) indicates the first run of the second session performed on
January 1, 2005.

NOTE: The session name and run # will always be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

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SESSION NOTES
When you first select Create New Test Session a keyboard is automatically displayed
for entering session notes. You are not required to enter session notes and may choose
to skip this process by simply pressing enter. Session notes are for keeping track of
information that will apply to ALL of the runs within the current session. This is the place
to put information that will not change between runs. A good example of this would be
entering the current configuration of your vehicle for that test day, example- new cold air
kit, new headers, camshaft, etc…

Session Notes Session 01/01/05_1

Testing new headers and H-pipe

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

Use the keyboard to type in the session notes and touch ENTER to proceed to the RUN
SETUP screen.

NOTE: You can touch ENTER without entering any notes and go straight to the Run Setup screen.

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RUN SETUP Screen

The Run Setup screen will always be displayed before making a Drag Strip or
Dynamometer a run. This screen contains all of the information and settings that can
effect horsepower and torque measurements.

Drag Strip Run Setup Session - 10/11/04_1 run # x

RUN notes:

Touch here to enter RUN
notes.

BACK

End

Session

HELP

Current Setup

Weight = 3800 lbs.
Tire Size = 265/75/16
Tire Pres. = 35F 22R
Gear Ratio = 4.10:1
Humidity = 50%
Air Temp = 67 F
Baro Pres = 29.92 inHg
Tree = Sportsman
Distance = 1/4 mile

Change

Setup

STAGE

VEHICLE

Run Notes Session 01/01/05_1 run # 1

boost set to 12psi

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

Run Notes

Unlike session notes, the RUN NOTES window is used for entering data that may
change for each individual run. An example of this would be things such as, the level of
boost that you dialed in for the run, or how you launched the vehicle off of the line.
Again, like session notes, it is not required to enter run notes and you can go straight to
the Staging Lane by touching STAGE VEHICLE.

Touch the Run Notes window to bring up the keyboard to enter run notes.

NOTE: You can also go back after the run is finished and update the run notes to include information like
a missed gear, etc…

Change Setup

For accurate horsepower and torque measurements, each of the settings shown under
“Current Setup” must be entered correctly. These settings can be quickly updated
before making a run by touching the CHANGE SETUP button.

Weight- Refers to the “curb” weight of the vehicle as it will be tested. This should include
any additional weight for fuel, cargo, and the weight of any passengers. Most race
tracks have scales to accurately measure the weight of the vehicle as it is to be tested,
and this is the best way to ensure the highest level of accuracy. If you don’t have
access to heavy duty scales that are designed for weighing vehicles, you can obtain the
vehicle’s “curb” weight from the owner’s manual or the vehicle manufacturer’s website.
You can estimate the weight of the fuel by using the following formulas: for “regular”
octane fuel (6.216 x # of gallons), and for “premium” fuel use (6.350 x # of gallons).

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Tire Size and Gear Ratio-The Tire Size and Gear Ratio settings should reflect what is
currently installed on the vehicle.

Tire Pressure- refers to the current inflation pressure of the driving tires.
Humidity- The humidity setting is set to a default value of 50%, but for the highest level

of accuracy you should enter the current humidity for your location. This can usually be
obtained from the weather section of your local newspaper.

Air Temp- Indicates the current ambient (outside) temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or
Celsius (the unit of measure is determined by the global setting in the vehicle/owner
information).

Baro Pres– Indicates the current Barometric Pressure as measured in inches of
mercury.

Tree- Indicates the type of drag strip “chistmas” tree that is currently selected. Choose
between the standard “sportsman” and “pro” tree configurations. This selection is
located in the Drag Strip Setup screen.

Track – Indicates the setting for a 1/8th mile or ¼ mile drag strip.

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Staging the vehicle and making a Run

After verifying that all of your settings are correct, Touch STAGE VEHICLE to prepare to
make a run.

The Staging Lane screen will display a racetrack “christmas tree” on the right-hand side
of the screen and the Engine Monitor will show important operating conditions on the
left-hand side.

Note: The items shown in the Engine Monitor window can vary depending on vehicle year, make, and
model.

Staging Lane Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Engine Monitor

RPM

Thr o ttle Position

Engine Coolant

Transmission Fluid

A mbient A ir

Int ake A ir

BACK

End

Session

HELP

RUN

NOTES

START

TREE

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop positioned on the starting line. With the brake

pedal depressed, raise the engine RPM to the desired speed at which you want to leave
the starting line. When you are staged and ready to make a run, touch START TREE.

2. The first stage light will come on.

3. The second stage light will come on after the HyperPAC™ verifies that the vehicle is

not in motion.

4. The tree will begin 1 second after the second stage light comes on. Audible tones will
sound in .5 second intervals with each yellow light and then a slightly longer tone for the
green light. The standard “Sportsman” tree is the default setting, if you select the “Pro”

tree all three

(yellow) lights will come on simultaneously 1 second after the second

staging light comes on. The

NOTE: For greater accuracy and consistency between runs use the Engine Monitor window to view the
real-time data conditions to start each run with the same operating temperatures.

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(green) and (red) lights operate as normal.

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Test in Process

When you leave the starting line the HyperPAC™ will switch to a screen displaying the
Engine Monitor readings and a large tachometer.

Drag Strip Test In Process Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Engine Monitor

MPH

Knock

Spark

AFR

C oolant

Intake air

Tachometer

RPM

STOP

RUN

Note: You may abort the run by touching STOP RUN.

The HyperPAC™ will sound three short beeps once you reach the quarter-mile (or
eighth-mile) mark, but the test results will not be displayed until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.

1/4 mile Test Complete

(HYPERpac logo)

1/4 mile reached

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Drag Strip Test Complete

(HYPERpac logo)

Test Complete

Results will be displayed when the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Reviewing the test results

During each run the HyperPAC™ records all of the data and automatically processes it
into user-friendly reports so you can easily review the test results.

NOTE: From any of the following report screens you can touch NEW RUN to exit and get ready for
another run. All of the tests are automatically saved and can be viewed by selecting “Viewed Saved
Sessions” from the Drag Strip program’s main menu. This process will be explained in Section 2 –
Viewing Saved Sessions.

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The Drag Time Slip is the first screen displayed after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. The HyperPAC™ time slip is an exact replica of a time-slip like you get at the
track. It includes the reaction time and 60ft, 330ft, 1/8th mile, 1000’, and ¼ mile speeds
and ETs.

Review Drag T ime Sli p Sessi on 10/20/04_1 r un # 1 o f x

Drag

Time Slip

Road Test

Drive Wheel
Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

Session

End

HYPERpac (logo)

Dra g Tim e S lip

Reaction Time =

Spee d ET

60' … 28.70 2.74

330 … 55.90 6.88

1/8 … 72.90 10.34

1000 … 84.30 13.28

1/4 … 91.60 15.75

HELP

RUN

NOTES

.462

NEXT

RUN

You can quickly view any of the other test results by touching a report button on the left­hand side of the display.

The ROAD TEST report displays acceleration times in 10 mile-per-hour increments
from 0 until you let off the gas.

Road Test Session 10/20/04_1 run # x

Drag

Time Slip

Road Test

Drive Wheel
Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

End

Session

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Speed ET

0-10 … 0.93
0-20 … 1.80
0-30 … 2.84
0-40 … 4.11
0-50 … 5.49
0-60 … 7.58
0-70 … 9.62
0-80 … 12.07

HELP

RUN

NOTES

^

V

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RUN

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The DRIVE WHEEL HORSEPOWER report displays the horsepower at the rear wheels
vs. vehicle speed. All of the results are corrected to the STP standard (Standard
Temperature and Pressure) for ambient temperature, barometric pressure, and
humidity.

Drive Wheel Horsepower Session 10/20/04 _1 run # x

Drag

Time Slip

Road Test

Drive Wheel

Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

Session

End

Speed HP

10 92.7
20 130.2
30 174.8
40 213.5
50 251.6
60 276.7
70 266.1

HORSEPOWER

GRAPH

HELP

RUN

NOTES

^

v

NEW

RUN

Touch HORSEPOWER GRAPH to view the horsepower results in a graph format.

Drive Wheel Horsepo wer G raph Se ssion 10/2 0/04_1 run # x

Speed (M PH)

BACK

End

Session

HELP

Touch the BACK button to return the Horsepower table or select another report.

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RUN

NOTES

NEW

RUN

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Touch DATA ACQUISITION to see a report of the operating conditions recorded during
the run.

Data Acquisition Session 10/20/04_1 run # x

Tim e Spee d RPM ECT IAT Knock

^

v

^

NEW

RUN

BACK

End

Session

v

HELP

RUN

NOTES

Use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to evaluate the operating conditions
referenced to time during the run.
Touch BACK to return to the other reports.

NOTE: From any of the report screens you can touch RUN NOTES to add additional information,
example: “missed 2

nd

gear” or “let out due to knock”.

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Viewing Saved Sessions

Drag Strip Main

(HYPERpac logo)

Drag Strip

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BACK

Create New

Test Session

MAIN

MENU

HELP

View Saved

Sessions

From the Drag Strip program’s main menu, Touch VIEW SAVED SESSIONS to display
a list of the saved test sessions.

A listing with all of the saved test sessions will be shown with the session name, number
of runs within the session, and a snap shot of the session notes.

Review Drag Strip Sessio ns

Select the session you wish t o v i ew and touch ENT ER .

Session

10/18/04_1

#of Runs

2

Notes

New turbo test

^

MAIN

MENU

4

HELPBACK

10/18/04_2

Use the vertical scroll bar to highlight the session you wish to view and touch ENTER.
The HyperPAC™ will display any additional session notes so you can see if you have

selected the session you want to review.

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30lb Injectors

Delete

Test

v

ENTER

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Session Notes Session 01/01/05_1

Testing new headers and H-pipe at Memphis
Motorsports Park.

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

Touch ENTER to proceed and view the test results for that session, or touch BACK to
return to the list and select another test session.

In the review mode, once you have selected a test session to review, the report screens
operate just like they do in the active mode except the NEW RUN button has been
replaced with a NEXT RUN button.

When viewing any of the report screens, touch NEXT RUN to see the same report
screen for the following run. Example – If you made three runs in a test session and you
are only interested in the time slip information, simply select the DRAG TIME SLIP
report and then use the NEXT RUN button to jump to the time slip for the other runs
within that session. The session ID and run number are located in the upper right hand
corner of the screen to indicate which run is currently displayed.

Review Drag T ime Sli p Sessi on 10/20/04_1 r un # 1 o f x

Drag

Time Slip

Road Test

Drive Wheel
Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

Session

End

HYPERpac (logo)

Reaction Time =

HELP

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Dra g Tim e S lip

.462

Spee d ET

60' … 28.70 2.74

330 … 55.90 6.88

1/8 … 72.90 10.34

1000 … 84.30 13.28

1/4 … 91.60 15.75

RUN

NOTES

NEXT

RUN

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View each of the other reports (Road Test, Drive Wheel Horsepower, & Data
Acquisition) or touch END SESSION to return to the Drag Strip program’s main menu.

NOTE: The RUN NOTES may be updated in the review mode.

Deleting Saved Sessions

You may delete sessions from the list by highlighting a test session and touching
DELETE TEST. The screen will warn you that you are about to delete a test session
and give you the option to CONTINUE or touch BACK to keep the session and return to
the review list.

Review Drag Strip Sessio ns

Select the session you wish t o v i ew and touch ENT ER .

Session
10/18/04_1
10/18/04_2

#of Runs

2
4

MAIN

MENU

Drag Strip Delete Test Session

You are about to delete test session 10/04/04_1
If this is correct touch CONTINUE.

Touch keep test session 10/04/04_1
Touch BACK to return to the review list.

Notes

New turbo test

30lb Injectors

^

v

HELPBACK

Delete

Test

ENTER

MAIN

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Using your HyperPAC™ At A Race Track

While one of the main reasons the HyperPAC™ was developed was to provide
drag strip and dynamometer test results for those people who do not have access to a
race track or chassis dynamometer, using your HyperPAC™ at the drag strip allows you
to conveniently save all of your run information and review it at a later date. In addition
to the time slip information, you get all of the other information that the HyperPAC™
saves with each run, acceleration times, horsepower and torque readings, and a data
acquisition report for the engine operating conditions recorded during the run.
If you do choose to use the Drag Strip program of your HyperPAC™ at the track,
follow the procedure for creating a new test session, and:

1. Touch STAGE VEHICLE on the HyperPAC™ and stage the vehicle based on
staging lights on the race track’s “Christmas” tree.

2. Once you are properly staged, touch START TREE on the HyperPAC™ and
ignore the HyperPAC™'s "christmas" tree, allowing it to drop to the green light.
Do not allow the vehicle to move or you will start the HyperPAC™ trigger.

3. Watch the race track's "christmas" tree and leave the starting line based upon its
green light. When you finish the run, all of the data in the HyperPAC™ will be
correct, except for the reaction time. If you wish keep track of your reaction times,
use the run notes section to enter the reaction time from your track time slip for
that run.

Note: You have up to one minute after the HyperPAC™ goes green to leave,
before the HyperPAC™ will time-out and abort the run.

Calibrating the HyperPAC™ to the Drag Strip Time Clocks

The HyperPAC™ produces results consistent with the average drag strip
timing system. However, these results can vary slightly from any particular track,
for either or both of two reasons. First, the NHRA & IHRA allow tracks some
latitude when setting up the staging lights and the guard beam. And second,
the true “roll-out” distance is affected by all of the following conditions; tire air
pressure, the amount of tire wear , and slight variations in sidewall construction
and dimensions (for tires of the same size but from different manufacturers). For
these reasons, slightly different results may be observed from track to track, and
from your HyperPAC™ to any particular track.
If you regularly visit a drag strip, the HyperPAC™ contains a track
calibration feature that allows you to calibrate the HyperPAC™ to your local
track’s timing set-up. To do this, you will need to make several consistent runs
and enter the track times into your HyperPAC™. The HyperPAC™ will then
automatically perform the calibration. After this calibration and on all subsequent
runs, elapsed times and speeds displayed on your HyperPAC™ will agree very
closely with the elapsed times and speeds recorded by the track’s timing system.
There may still be a few hundredths difference because the HyperPAC™ always
begins each run with a perfect shallow stage to greater than 1/1000-inch
accuracy. Therefore, “real life” staging at the track will always vary by more than
the HyperPAC™.

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To recalibrate your HyperPAC™ to a particular drag strip, follow the steps below.

1. Select the Drag Strip program from the HyperPAC™ "Main Menu" and touch
CREATE NEW TEST SESSION.

2. Carefully stage your vehicle as shallow as possible. If you bracket race and
always deep stage, then stage as you would normally. However, since deep
staging is not as precise as shallow staging, your calibration will not be quite as
accurate.

3. Once you have properly staged, touch START TREE. Ignore the track Tree
until after your HyperPAC™ Tree goes “Green.” Then , if the track Tree shows a
green light, you may leave. If not, let it turn green and then leave. Don’t worry
about either red lights or slow reaction times when doing calibration runs.
Reaction times and red lights do not affect elapsed times or speeds. You have
up to one minute after the HyperPAC™ goes green to leave . If you do not leave
before the HyperPAC™ times out, a "Run Error" screen will be displayed. Touch
OK, then touch STAGE VEHICLE and you will be ready to start the tree again.

NOTE: How many runs do you need for calibration? You can use just one run,
but greater accuracy is achieved if you use as many runs as it takes to get at
least three very consistent timing slips based on the 60-foot times and the 1/8- or
¼-mile elapsed times and speeds. If your car is not very consistent, you may
calibrate using 4, 5 or 6 of your best runs, but 3 is usually enough.

4. After you have 3 or more consistent runs (or one run if that is what you
choose to do) , touch END SESSION and enter the Drag Strip review mode by
touching VIEW SAVED SESSIONS.

5. Go to the session you just completed and select the first run you wish to use for

track calibration.

6. Select the "Review Setup" screen for that run and touch TRACK CALIBRATION.

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7. The HyperPAC™'s recorded 60-foot time will be displayed for that particular run, and
a "Window” for entering the track's 60'-foot time will be displayed.

8. Use the numeric keypad to enter the track's 60'-foot time FOR THAT PARTICULAR
RUN and touch NEXT.

9. Continue in a similar fashion and enter all the track times as well as the speeds for
that run at the 1/8th mile if on an 1/8 mile track, and at both the 1/8 and 1/4 mile if on a
1/4 mile track. In order to prevent data entry mistakes, the HyperPAC™ will alert you if
the track data you are attempting to use does not seem to match the expected value.

10. Once all of the track data for that run has been entered, the HyperPAC™ will display
a complete list of both the track and HyperPAC™ data for a final review.

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11. If the data was entered correctly and you wish to use this data for the track
calibration, touch OK. If at any time in the future you wish to no longer use this time for
a track calibration , return to this review screen and uncheck the “Use this Data” box.
After touching OK, the unit will return to the “Run Setup” screen.

12. If you intend to use only one run for your calibration, touch END SESSION. But if
you are using more runs for calibration, touch NEXT RUN, then touch TRACK
CALIBRATION, and keep repeating these procedures until all runs have been entered.
When you are finished, touch END SESSION.

13. The track calibration is now automatically active and will take effect on all
subsequent runs.

14. If at any time in the future, you wish to either remove this calibration or calibrate
your HyperPAC™ to a different track, simply return to the calibration verification screen
(located where ) and un-check the Use this Data check box for each run you entered
during the calibration procedure .

15. This removes the track calibration, and you may recalibrate for a different track, if
you choose. Unless or until you do a recalibration, all of your subsequent test results

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will be HyperPAC™-based only.

How a Drag Strip starting line works

A drag strip starting line contains two photo-electric beams positioned slightly
above the track’s surface and at some distance apart. (This is the distance that
contains the tolerance discussed in Track Calibration procedure.) These beams are
referred to as the "pre-stage" and "stage" beams. The set of lights that a driver watches
to know when to start a race is commonly referred to as a "Christmas Tree.” The
“Christmas Tree” contains lights to indicate when you have pre-staged and staged and
has 5 additional lights; 3 yellow, 1 green, and 1 red. Each of the two lanes on the track
has this set of lights.
When your vehicle moves forward and the front tires interrupt the first beam, the
pre-stage bulb on the track's "Christmas Tree” comes on , just to alert you that you are
approaching the second beam, the "Stage" beam . As you continue to slowly roll
slowly forward, the front tires will block the Stage beam and the Stage light will come
on, signaling that the vehicle is staged. The distance traveled from the point when the
stage light comes on until the vehicle’s front tires have cleared the stage beam is called
"Roll Out". If you stop immediately at the point when the stage light just comes on, that
is considered "shallow" staging . Shallow staging provides the most roll-out distance,
which allows the vehicle to make a longer “running start” before starting the timing
clocks, resulting in the quickest e.t.'s and fastest speeds.
If you move past the point where the stage light comes on, you are "Deep" staging. If
you clear the stage beam before the tree begins, the stage light will turn off, and you are
no longer staged. One method of deep staging is to move forward slowly until the
prestage yellow light goes out, and stage at that point. Deep staging is only used by
bracket racers to reduce their reaction times, but for quickest and fastest runs, always
shallow stage.
In general, most cars leave around the time the last yellow comes on, without red
lighting. A "perfect" start is when you leave at just the right moment to clear the stage
beam just as the green comes on, and that results in a .000 second reaction time . A
reaction time less than .000 seconds is considered a red light. If you are getting
reaction times of .100 to .300 seconds, you are "late" on the tree.
The best racers practice to try for reaction times between .010 to .030 seconds.
Even good racers will sometimes red light, and will occasionally "be late." Since the
HyperPAC™ provides reaction times, you can practice your starts on private property
and in a safe place, to develop that skill.

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DYNAMOMETER PROGRAM

Enter the Dynamometer program from the HyperPAC™ Main Menu by simply touching
the DYNAMOMETER button.

HYPERpac (logo)

Main Menu

Performance

Tuning

Engine

Monitor

Drag Strip

Diagnostics

Dynamometer

Vehicle /

Owner

Information

The Dynamometer program calculates Horsepower and Torque, at both the driving
wheels. The results are displayed in both table and graph format and corrected to STP
standards for temperature, atmospheric pressure, and altitude.

In the Dynamometer program you can create new test sessions and view saved test
sessions.

Creating New Dynamometer Test Sessions

When you first enter the Dynamometer program from the Main Menu the following
screen will be displayed allowing you to create new test sessions or review any saved
test sessions.

Dynamometer Main

(HYPERpac logo)

Dynamometer

Create New

Test Session

BACK

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View Saved

Sessions

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To begin a new test session, Touch CREATE NEW TEST SESSION and the
HyperPAC™ automatically names the session by the current date and brings up a
keyboard for entering session notes.

NOTE: Refer to section XX on page XXX for a more detailed explanation of how sessions and runs are
named.

SESSION NOTES
When you first select Create New Test Session a keyboard is automatically displayed
for entering session notes. You are not required to enter session notes and may choose
to skip this process by simply pressing enter. Session notes are for keeping track of
information that will apply to ALL of the runs within a session. This is the place to put
information that will not change between runs. A good example of this would be entering
the current configuration of your vehicle for that test day, new cold air kit, new headers,
camshaft, etc…

Session Notes Session 01/01/05_1

Testing new headers and H-pipe at Memphis
Motorsports Park.

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

Use the keyboard to type in the session notes and touch ENTER to proceed to the RUN
SETUP screen.

NOTE: You can touch ENTER without entering any notes and go straight to the Run Setup screen.

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RUN SETUP

The Run Setup screen will always be displayed before making a run. This screen
contains all of the information and settings that can effect horsepower and torque
measurements.

Dyno Run Setup Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Notes:

Touch here to enter notes.

BACK

End

Session

HELP

Current Setup

Weight = 3800 lbs.
Tire Size = 265/75/16
Tire Pres. = 35F 22R
Gear Ratio = 4.10:1
Humidity = 50%
Air Temp = 67 F
Baro Pres = 29.92 inHg
Tree = Sportsman
Distance = 1/4 mile

Change

Setup

Make Run

Run Notes Session 01/01/05_1 run # 1

boost set to 12psi

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A S D F G H J K L .

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BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

If all of your setting are correct, Touch MAKE RUN to prepare to make a run.
Each of the settings shown under “Current Setup” can be quickly updated before

making a run by touching the CHANGE SETUP button.
Touch anywhere inside of the notes box to bring up the keyboard to enter Run Notes.

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MAKING A RUN

Before making a run the DYNO READY SCREEN will display important engine
operating conditions and a large tachometer. To start gathering data, touch START
DYNO. The HyperPAC™ will record data until you touch the STOP DYNO button or
until the time limit for a run has been reached.

Dyno Ready Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Engine Monitor

MPH

Gear

Knock

Spark

AFR

Coolant

Intake air

Tachometer

RPM

BACK

End

Session

HELP

RUN

NOTES

START

DYNO

Test in Process

After starting a Dyno run the START DYNO button becomes STOP DYNO.
Touch STOP DYNO to end the run stop collecting data.

Dyno Test In Process Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Engine Monitor

MPH

Gear

Knock

Spark

AFR

C oolant

Intake air

Tachometer

RPM

STOP
DYNO

After touching STOP DYNO the results will be displayed after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.

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Dyno Test Complete

(HYPERpac logo)

Test Complete

Results will be displayed when the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Reviewing the test results

During each run the HyperPAC™ records all of the data and automatically processes it
into user-friendly reports so you can easily review the test results.

NOTE: From any of the following report screens you can touch NEW RUN to exit and get ready for
another run. All of the tests are automatically saved and can be viewed by selecting “Viewed Saved
Sessions” from the Dynamometer program’s main menu. This process will be explained in Section 2 –
Viewing Saved Sessions.

The Drive Wheel Horsepower report is first screen displayed when the vehicle comes
to a complete stop. The Drive Wheel Horsepower is referenced to vehicle speed in 10
mph increments.

Drive Wheel Horsepower Session 10/20/04 _1 run # x

Drive Wheel
Horsepower

Engine

Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

Session

End

Speed H P

10 92.7
20 130.2
30 174.8
40 213.5
50 251.6
60 276.7
70 266.1

DYNAMOMETER

HELP

Use the vertical scroll bar to view the horsepower results.
Touch DYNAMOMETER GRAPH to see the results in graph format.

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GRAPH

RUN

NOTES

^

v

NEW
RUN

Drive Wheel Ho r se powe r G r a ph Session 10/2 0/0 4_1 r u n # x

Speed (MPH)

BACK

End

Session

HELP

RUN

NOTES

NEW
RUN

HyperPAC™ User Manual

Drive Wheel Horsepower G raph S ession 10/20/04_1 r un # x

Speed (MPH)

BACK

End

Session

HELP

RUN

NOTES

NEW

RUN

Touch BACK to return to the horsepower chart and select another report.

Touch ENGINE HORSEPOWER to view the calculated horsepower and torque at the
engine crank.

Engine Horsepower Session 10/20/04 _1 run # x

Drive Wheel
Horsepower

Engine

Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

Session

End

RPM HP TQ

1500 92.7 324.6
2000 130.2 341.9
2500 174.8 367.2
3000 213.5 373.8
3500 251.6 377.5
4000 276.7 363.3

4500 266.1 310.6
5000 245.2 257.6

DYNAMOMETER

GRAPH

HELP

RUN

NOTES

^

v

NEW
RUN

Engine Horsepower G r aph Sessi on 10 /20/ 04_1 r u n # x

RPM

BACK

End

Session

HELP

RUN

NOTES

NEW
RUN

Use the vertical scroll bar to view the horsepower & torque results in 500 RPM
increments.
Touch DYNAMOMETER GRAPH to see the results in graph format.

Touch DATA ACQUISITION to see a report of the operating conditions recorded during
the run.

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Data Acquisition Session 10/20/04_1 run # x

Speed RPM ECT IAT Spark Knock

^

v

v

BACK

Use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to evaluate the operating conditions based on
vehicle speed and RPM

NOTE: From any of the report screens you can touch RUN NOTES to add additional information such as,
“missed 2

End

Session

nd

gear” or “let out due to knock”.

HELP

RUN

NOTES

^

NEW

RUN

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Viewing Saved Dynamometer Sessions

Dynamometer Main

(HYPERpac logo)

Dynamometer

BACK

Create New

Test Session

MAIN

MENU

HELP

View Saved

Sessions

From the Drag Strip program’s main menu, Touch VIEW SAVED SESSIONS to display
a list of the saved test sessions.

A listing with all of the saved test sessions will be shown with the session name, number
of runs within the session, and a snap shot of the session notes.

Review Dynamometer Sessions

Select the session you wish to view and touch ENTER.

Session
10/18/04_1
10/18/04_2

#of Runs

2
4

Notes

New turbo test

30lb Injectors

^

MAIN

MENU

HELPBACK

Use the vertical scroll bar to find the session you wish to view, select the session and
touch ENTER.

The HyperPAC™ will display any additional session notes so you can see if you have
selected the session you want to review.

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Delete

Test

v

ENTER

HyperPAC™ User Manual

Session Notes Session 01/01/05_1

Testing new headers and H-pipe at Memphis
Motorsports Park.

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

Touch ENTER to proceed and view the test results for that session, or touch BACK to
return to the list and select another test session.

In the review mode, once you have selected a test session to review the report screens
operate just like they do in the active mode except the NEW RUN button has been
replaced with a NEXT RUN button.

When viewing any of the report screens, touch NEXT RUN to see the same report
screen for the following run. Example – If you made three runs in a test session and are
only interested in the engine horsepower, simply select the ENGINE HORSEPOWER
report and then use the NEXT RUN button to jump to the engine horsepower results for
the other runs within that session. The session ID and run number are located in the
upper right hand corner of the screen.

Review Drive Wheel Horsepower Session 10/20/04 _1 run # 1 of x

Drive Wheel
Horsepower

Engine

Horsepower

Data

Acquisition

BACK

Session

End

Speed H P

10 92.7
20 130.2
30 174.8
40 213.5
50 251.6
60 276.7
70 266.1

DYNAMOMETER

HELP

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GRAPH

RUN

NOTES

^

v

NEXT

RUN

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View each of the other reports (Engine Horsepower & Data Acquisition) in the same
way, or touch END SESSION to return to the Dynamometer program’s main menu.

NOTE: The RUN NOTES can be updated in the review mode.

Deleting Saved Sessions

You may delete sessions by highlighting a test session and touching DELETE TEST.
The screen will warn you that you are about to delete a test session and give you the
option to CONTINUE or touch BACK to keep the session and return to the review list.

Review Dynamometer Sessions

Select the session you wish to view and touch ENTER.

Session
10/18/04_1
10/18/04_2

#of Runs

MAIN

MENU

2
4

HELPBACK

Dynamometer Delete Test Session

You are about to delete test session 10/04/04_1
If this is correct touch CONTINUE.

Touch keep test session 10/04/04_1
Touch BACK to return to the review list.

Notes

New turbo test

30lb Injectors

Delete

Test

^

v

ENTER

MAIN

MENU

HELPBACK CONTINUE

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ENGINE MONITOR PROGRAM

HYPERpac (logo)

Main Menu

Performance

Tuning

Engine

Monitor

Drag Strip

Diagnostics

Dynamometer

Vehicle /

Owner

Information

From the HyperPAC™ Main Menu, touch ENGINE MONITOR.

Engine Monitor Main

(HYPERpac logo)

Engine Monitor

Digital

List

Analog

Gauges

View

Saved

Test

BACK

MAIN

MENU

HELP

The Engine Monitor program allows you to continuously display important engine
operating conditions in real time. A record function allows you to record engine data
while driving to help diagnose or trouble shoot problems. Sensor data can be viewed in
digital or analog format. The amount and type of sensors that can be monitored can
vary depending upon year, make, and model. Not all vehicles are equipped with the
same sensors.

Select DIGITAL LIST or ANALOG GAUGES to view “live” data.
Touch VIEW SAVED TEST to review a previously saved test.

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Digital View

Engine Monitor Digital View

MPH Engine Coolant
RPM Intake Air Temp

Spark Ambient Air temp

Knock Trans Temp.

Throttl e Pos. O2 voltag e

Accel. Pedal pos. Mass Air Flow

Current Gear Manafold Pres.

MAIN

MENU

HELPBACK NOTES

RECORDING

START

Run Notes Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

The Digital View displays data in a list/table format. The NOTES button automatically
pulls up a keyboard allowing you to enter information before recording a test.
START RECORDING will automatically name a test and begin recording data.
Tests are named by the date and the number of test performed on that day. For
examples:

Test 01/01/05_1 would indicate the first test performed on January 1, 2005.
Test 01/01/05_2 would indicate the second test performed on January 1, 2005.

Engine Monitor Digital View Recording Test 10/11/04_1

MPH Engine Coolant
RPM Intake Air Te m p

Spark Ambient Air temp

Knock Trans Temp.

Throttle Pos. O2 voltage

Accel. Pedal pos. Mass Air Flow

Current Gear Manafold Pres.

STOP

RECORDING

STOP RECORDING automatically saves the test.
You may review the test by selecting VIEW SAVED TESTS from the Engine Monitor
program’s main menu.

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ANALOG GAUGES

Engine Monitor Gauge View

Engine Monitor

VSS

TPS

RUN

NOTES

RPM

Insert a

START

RECORDING

Run Notes Session 10/11/04_1 run # x

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L .

Z X C V B N M

BACK HELP ENTER

SP BS 123

AFR

ECT

TFT

BACK

KR

SA

IAT

MAIN

MENU

Tachometer image

HELP

ANALOG GAUGES displays data in gauge format. The NOTES button automatically
pulls up a keyboard allowing you to enter information before recording a test.
START RECORDING will automatically name a test and begin recording data.
Data is saved and stored in the same manner as the Digital list view.

Engine Monitor Gauge View Recording Test 10/11/04_1

Engine Monitor

VSS

TPS

KR

SA

AFR

ECT

IAT

TFT

Tachometer

RPM

STOP

RECORDING

STOP RECORDING automatically saves the test.
You may review the test by selecting VIEW SAVED TESTS from the Engine Monitor
program’s main menu.

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VIEWING SAVED ENGINE MONITOR TESTS

Engine Monitor Select Test for Review

Select the test you wish to view and touch ENTER.

Test #

1
2
3
4
5 01/02/05_1

Test Date

10/18/04_1
10/18/04_2
10/20/04_1
01/01/05_1

^

Engine Monitor Delete Test

You are about to delete test 10/04/04_1, if this is
correct touch CONTINUE.

Touch keep test 10/04/04_1, touch BACK to
return to the review lis t.

v

MAIN

MENU

HELPBACK

To review previously saved tests, use the up and down scroll bar to select the test you
wish to view and then touch ENTER. You may also directly touch the test number on
the screen to select a test for review.

If you wish to delete a test, highlight the test you wish to delete and touch DELETE
TEST. The HyperPAC™ will display a screen identifying the test you are about to
delete. If it is correct, touch CONTINUE. If you want to keep the test simply touch BACK
to return to the review list.

Once you have selected a test to review, the HyperPAC™ will display the results as
shown in the screen below.

Engine Monitor Review Test - 10/20/04_1

Delete

Test

ENTER

HELPBACK CONTINUE

Engine Monitor

Spe e d RPM ECT IAT Spa rk Knock

0 1589 194 129 17.5 0
10 2115 194 129 15.5 0
20 2829 194 127 19.5 0
30 3837 194 126 19.5 0
40 5074 194 124 19.5 0
50 3468 194 122 20.5 0
60 4104 194 118 19 0
70 4742 194 117 17 0

^

MAIN

MENU

v

HELPBACK NOTES

^

v

NEW

TEST

Use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to view the report.

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DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM

HYPERpac (logo)

Main Menu

HyperPAC™ User Manual

Performance

Tuning

Engine

Monitor

Drag Strip

Diagnostics

Dynamometer

Vehicle /

Owner

Information

From the HyperPAC™ Main Menu, touch DIAGNOSTICS.
The Diagnostics program allows you to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes

(DTCs). The program not only displays the code, but it also gives you a description of
what the code means. Use the Diagnostic program to trouble shoot problems and clear
any codes after making the necessary repairs. Clearing the codes will also turn off any
check engine lights that may have been triggered during the failure.

Enter the Diagnostic program from the HyperPAC™’s Main Menu by touching
DIAGNOSTICS. If there are no DTCs presently active in the PCM the screen will read
No Diagnostic Trouble Codes Found.

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If the HyperPAC™ detects any codes the following screen will be shown.

Diagnostics View Current Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

1 of 3 trouble codes found :

P0128

The engine coolant has not met t he minimum

thermostat regulating t emperature within the

expected amount of time.

Touch NEXT to view next DTC.

Touch CLEAR to clear ALL DTCs.

MAIN

MENU

HELPBACK CLEAR

NEXT

CODE

Diagnostics Clear ALL DTCs

NOTE: All DTCs will be cleared.

Write down codes for future reference.

Touch CLEAR to continue,

or touch BACK to view DTCs.

MAIN

MENU

HELPBACK CLEAR

If multiple codes are found, the display will show 1 of x trouble codes found. Touch
NEXT CODE to see the other codes. Touch CLEAR to clear all of the DTCs. The
clearing process will not allow you to clear individual codes. This is a limitation of the
vehicle’s computer, not the HyperPAC™. It’s always a good idea to write down the
codes and their information for future reference. The screen will notify you that all of the
codes are about to be cleared, touch BACK if you wish to keep the codes without
clearing them.

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What To Do Before Taking Your Vehicle In For Service

If you take your vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for service, before uninstalling your
HyperPAC™ you must first remove the Hypertech Power Tuning and restore the stock
programming by using the Performance Tuning Program’s “Return to Stock” feature.
This is because diagnostic devices expect to find stock calibrations and will often
overwrite the program if the latest calibration is not found in the computer memory. This
will result in the loss of your Hypertech Power Tuning data. The HyperPAC™ has an
internal security system that allows its Power Tuning program to be installed in only one
vehicle at a time. In order to maintain the most current calibrations for your vehicle, the
HyperPAC™ is designed to allow you to restore the stock tuning before you take your
vehicle in for service so that the service technician can upgrade your stock calibrations.
After the service is complete, you can reinstall your HyperPAC™ and then use the
Performance Tuning Program to re-install the Engine Power Tuning. If you have any
questions related to service issues, please call Hypertech at 901-382-8888.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Factory Direct Limited Lifetime Warranty

HYPERTECH’s HyperPAC is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for
one year from the date of purchase. Hypertech’s liability under this warranty shall be
limited to the prompt correction or replacement of any defective part of the product
which HYPERTECH determines to be necessary. This Limited Lifetime Warranty is to
the original purchaser providing all the information requested is furnished.
You must retain a copy of your original sales invoice or receipt.
Without proper documentation, a service fee will be applied. Resold units are NOT
covered under this warranty.

If you have any problems or questions,

please call our technical staff at 901-382-8888
HOURS: 8AM - 5PM Central Time, Monday - Friday
Hypertech, Inc. 3215 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN. 38133-3999
Visit our website at www.hypertech.com
or e-mail us at [e-mail]

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SPECIALTY AUTO PARTS CONSUMER’S BILL OF RIGHTS

Your Rights To Personalize Your Vehicle

Article 1: You have the Right to buy high-quality, reliable aftermarket performance and

specialty parts, accessories, and styling options.

Article 2: You have the Right to use high-quality aftermarket parts and know that your new

vehicle warranty claims will be honored. In fact, your vehicle dealer may not
reject a warranty claim simply because an aftermarket product is present. A
warranty denial under such circumstances may be proper only if an aftermarket
part caused the failure being claimed.

Article 3: You have the Right to install and use emissions-legal aftermarket performance

parts without incurring hassles and onerous procedures during state vehicle
emissions inspections.

Article 4: You have the Right to actively oppose any proposed (or existing) laws or

regulations that will reduce your freedom to use aftermarket automotive parts
and service or will curtail your ability to take part in the automotive hobbies of
your choice.

Article 5: You have the Right to patronize independent retail stores and shops for vehicle

parts and service. The U.S. aftermarket offers the world’s finest selection of
performance and specialty parts, accessories, and styling options. These
aftermarket products satisfy the most discriminating customers seeking
personalized vehicles for today’s lifestyle.

The Consumer’s Bill Of Rights courtesy of
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

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