Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

HPTuners for 97-01 4.0?

Brian83 said:
You have to use the Beta Version of the software from their website
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I used to tune my Audis for different setups and turbo modifications. I am sure the basics are the same. Little timing and little fuel tweak.

Definitely want to give this a try, just thought the 97 units couldn't be modded. Will definitely take a look at it for sure.
 
I was able to get my old “car stuff” laptop to work and it looks like the beta version Lets you read and store base tune as well as write to the Ecu. Has anyone done this yet and able to keep the new files to run and stay ? Wondering what timing tables can be tweaked as well as fuel.
 
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The software needs the latest .net version to run the software. Do we know what USB cables work with the software? My older OBD2 usb cable is not being recognized.
 
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Ephry73 said:
The software needs the latest .net version to run the software. Do we know what USB cables work with the software? My older OBD2 usb cable is not being recognized.
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Which dongle are you using? I think you have to use the MPVI2. Were downloading my files tomorrow after work. Ill let you know if we run into any issues.
 
Brian83 said:
Which dongle are you using? I think you have to use the MPVI2. Were downloading my files tomorrow after work. Ill let you know if we run into any issues.
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Something Tells me I have to use their dongle. I was using a USB obd2 aftermarket dongle that I have used for my Audis and VWs since the early 2000s.
 
Ephry73 said:
Something Tells me I have to use their dongle. I was using a USB obd2 aftermarket dongle that I have used for my Audis and VWs since the early 2000s.
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from their website. Vehicles that are only supported by MPVI2 are identified below by a (2) after the vehicle model type.

97-04Wrangler 4.0 (2)
 
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With the MPVI2, is it a plug and play on the 97-04 TJ's 4.0? Sounds like something that could be used to optimize a stroker motor too.
 
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Brian83 said:
Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you the stock files
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Been gone awhile. bought a replacement computer and learned a bit about HP Tuners. I now have stock files along with the files that come in my "reprogrammed" computer for my stroked engine. still cant see any differences but am not really surprised - long story.
 
GoBig said:
With the MPVI2, is it a plug and play on the 97-04 TJ's 4.0? Sounds like something that could be used to optimize a stroker motor too.
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yes it is plug and play, but there is a bit of a learning curve, especially when it comes to getting it to show you the running data. once I got over it, I love this thing.
 
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Brian83 said:
Heard back from HP Tuners today. They couldn't tell me everything that was available but they did send me a stock file from a 98 to look at using VCM editor. I cant upload the file here but I would be happy to email to anyone that wants to take a look.
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Brian83 said:
Heard back from HP Tuners today. They couldn't tell me everything that was available but they did send me a stock file from a 98 to look at using VCM editor. I cant upload the file here but I would be happy to email to anyone that wants to take a look.
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I'd love to look at that file, I'm building a fresh 4.0L with the Edelbrock head Roadrace65@gmail.com
 
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I'd be interested in this as well, since my mini stroker with edel head runs, want to know if I need to tweek anything.
 
That thread was painful to read. I can't stand it when people speak in one giant barely coherent sentence.

This thread was 3 years dead. What info are you looking for?
 
Basically - being located in europe and jeep tech hard to come by - was looking for resurces to tune my future stroker build. And shared the link. Might be useful to someone.
If anyone has done it here - I would be thrilled to hear about it and what the result was.
 
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I have not tuned my own stroker but I have tweaked the tune the Flyin Ryan Performance did for me over email using HPTuners. He is pretty busy and wasn't taking new customers last time I heard, but that was a while ago. You would need a wide band 02 sensor and a laptop for data logging for that. If you are talking about tuning it yourself, are you just looking for TJ specific information or learning to tune from scratch?
 
SkylinesSuck said:
I have not tuned my own stroker but I have tweaked the tune the Flyin Ryan Performance did for me over email using HPTuners. He is pretty busy and wasn't taking new customers last time I heard, but that was a while ago. You would need a wide band 02 sensor and a laptop for data logging for that. If you are talking about tuning it yourself, are you just looking for TJ specific information or learning to tune from scratch?
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It will be from scratch. My electrician is also a Tuner, mostly workin on european turbo diesels. But is familiar with tuners sleng and shoud be able to get familiarisrd with the SW and HW quickly.
So - a basic starting points would be welcome.
Firs a HP Tuners shopping list
Which HW to buy
Which SW to buy
Basic tune for stock upgrade and than.later for stroker with RussP rotating assembly.
 
Brian83 said:
Heard back from HP Tuners today. They couldn't tell me everything that was available but they did send me a stock file from a 98 to look at using VCM editor. I cant upload the file here but I would be happy to email to anyone that wants to take a look.
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I would like to get the file if you still have it. mmpollock1@gmail.com
 
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