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These settings are totally subjective, and based on user feel, or by the time slip at the track.
For shift point optimizing, test only one (1) shift point at a time until the best RPM shift point is found for each.
The shift point adjustment range is +/-500 RPM in approximately 100 RPM increments for each of the shift
points for the vehicle. If changes are made to the shift points, the rev limiter must also be adjusted accordingly
(See chart below). Not doing so may result in damage to the engine or powertrain.
Rev Limit Shift Points
Rev Limit Shift Points
-500
-500
+100
+100 or lower
-400
-400 or lower
+200
+200 or lower
-300
-300 or lower
+300
+300 or lower
-200
-200 or lower
+400
+400 or lower
-100
-100 or lower
+500
+500 or lower
Stock
Stock or lower
SHIFT FIRMNESS (Automatic Transmission Only)
This feature electronically increases the automatic transmission line pressure for firmer shifts, reducing clutch
slippage and transmission oil temperatures, and prolonging transmission life. These settings are totally
subjective, and based on user feel.
FAN TEMP
This feature allows adjustment of the temperatures of the vehicle’s electric cooling fans to match a lower
temperature thermostat. The fan will turn on when the engine reaches the programmed temperature. Note this
feature will not control the actual engine temperature. It only controls when the fan turns on and off.
V4 MODE
This feature allows adjustment or removal of the V4/V8 mode in certain GM and Chrysler/Dodge vehicles.
The Active Fuel Management (AFM) is GM’s system for disabling multiple cylinders while driving at light
loads. The Multi-Displacement System (MDS) is the Chrysler/Dodge version. Although this system is very
advanced, there is some minor sacrifice in the drivability when the AFM/MDS is active, or during the transition
to 4-cylinder and 8-cylinder modes. Because of this, some customers may desire the ability to disable the
AFM/MDS system altogether. Hypertech has included the ability to disable this system as an option in the Max
Energy 2.0. Rather than simply disabling the AFM/MDS system though, Hypertech did spend the time to fully
develop improved engine tuning in V4 and V8 modes to improve the drivability of the vehicle.
0-60 RESTRICTION
Even though you “floor” the vehicle’s accelerator pedal, the factory programming contains a wide open throttle
(W.O.T.) restriction which slowly opens the throttle to W.O.T. for smooth, no wheel-spin acceleration. With the
Hypertech Max Energy 2.0, this feature allows you to remove the W.O.T. restriction for immediate, maximum
throttle response and power, with quicker acceleration. You may have to practice your “starts” to control wheel-
spin with stock tires, but with wider rear tires, or at a “sticky” race track, you will definitely get quicker
acceleration and elapsed times.
We tune the throttle response on all vehicles with the Hypertech Engine Tuning, but this feature is available for
select vehicles, as a separate option, that have severe restrictions in throttle control that can affect the day to day
drivability characteristics of the vehicle.
SECTION 4: UPDATING YOUR PROGRAMMER
The Max Energy 2.0 may need to be updated if support for the vehicle was added after the manufacture date of
the programmer, or if the vehicle has a calibration that is not supported by the programmer. Follow the steps
below to update your programmer.