nj3talpha
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 122
- Location
- Central Jersey
Looking at buying a used cortex 2950 tuner. My question is if the person used it for a different vehicle could I reset to use of the 3T alpha?
Thanks
Thanks
-
Welcome to H4O! For a reduced ad experience, please login or register with the forum.
cortex 2950
- Thread starter nj3talpha
- Start date
Make sure that they returned their vehicle to stock before you buy it. Otherwise, you'll have to send the Cortex in to Superchips and they charge about $100 to "reset" it so that you can use it. The Cortex/Flashpaq only allows one vehicle to be tuned at a time in order to ensure they're making money (to be frank).
If the party you're buying from has returned their vehicle to stock, you will be able to tune your vehicle as soon as you receive the unit. Be sure to plug the unit into your computer and download the latest updates for the Alpha.
Hope this helps! :cheers:
If the party you're buying from has returned their vehicle to stock, you will be able to tune your vehicle as soon as you receive the unit. Be sure to plug the unit into your computer and download the latest updates for the Alpha.
Hope this helps! :cheers:
M
MUTAINT
Guest
Hans is incorrect.
The Cortex units can tune multiple GM gas vehicles.
There is a fee ($99ea I believe) to be able to tune additional VINs and the additional VINs can be purchased online and requires a simple plug and play download. If the previous owner did return their vehicle back to the "stock" tune then all you have to do is plug it in and start tuning.
From the Superchips website: "The Cortex performance tuner is Superchips premium handheld product. When Cortex was introduced it was a groundbreaking device offering exclusive value-added features the competition still to this day can't match including a 2-year powertrain warranty and the ability to tune a second vehicle from the same OEM family on one tuner with our Multivin application. The second vehicle tuning is available exclusively through Superchips internet update store**.
** The Multivin feature currently covers Ford and General Motors applications only."
http://www.superchips.com/Store/Cortex.aspx
.
The Cortex units can tune multiple GM gas vehicles.
There is a fee ($99ea I believe) to be able to tune additional VINs and the additional VINs can be purchased online and requires a simple plug and play download. If the previous owner did return their vehicle back to the "stock" tune then all you have to do is plug it in and start tuning.
From the Superchips website: "The Cortex performance tuner is Superchips premium handheld product. When Cortex was introduced it was a groundbreaking device offering exclusive value-added features the competition still to this day can't match including a 2-year powertrain warranty and the ability to tune a second vehicle from the same OEM family on one tuner with our Multivin application. The second vehicle tuning is available exclusively through Superchips internet update store**.
** The Multivin feature currently covers Ford and General Motors applications only."
http://www.superchips.com/Store/Cortex.aspx
.
Ehh, you got me, Mark. :wink: I was assuming he did not want to shell out $100 extra to be able to use the tuner.
Anyway, Nj3T, you will love the tune. If you run premium, the truck will be a rocket. If you're like me and shudder at the extra +/- 30 cents/gallon, you will still really enjoy the 87 octane tune. The power improvement is quite noticeable. One thing that I changed was the shift pressure, because the stock 87 tune shifted harder than I thought was necessary. Thankfully, it is an easy change to make.
Let us know if you get it and how you like it. :cheers:
Anyway, Nj3T, you will love the tune. If you run premium, the truck will be a rocket. If you're like me and shudder at the extra +/- 30 cents/gallon, you will still really enjoy the 87 octane tune. The power improvement is quite noticeable. One thing that I changed was the shift pressure, because the stock 87 tune shifted harder than I thought was necessary. Thankfully, it is an easy change to make.
Let us know if you get it and how you like it. :cheers:
F
Former User
Guest
Hmm WTF. When i ordered my Flashpaq directly from superchips i was originally inquiring about the cortex. He told me to go with the flashpaq because it has more features and they were planning on fading the cortex out. Look like they changed their minds or the salesman got paid more to sell the flashpaq lol.
Either way, should be a great tuner. This last tank i changed from the 87 tune to the tow mode. Disadvantage- You have to run 91 octane. Advantages i've noticed- Smoother power. Even less "stall" when you hammer down than the 87 tune. Haven't had one harsh shift yet. I helped a friend move last weekend, was probably 50 miles round trip, trailer is a single axle maybe 15ft and will fill up today with better mileage than my last fill up that included no towing or sadly, wheeling. Excited to see how it fairs with out towing anything. Don't see myself changing out of tow mode anytime soon.
Either way, should be a great tuner. This last tank i changed from the 87 tune to the tow mode. Disadvantage- You have to run 91 octane. Advantages i've noticed- Smoother power. Even less "stall" when you hammer down than the 87 tune. Haven't had one harsh shift yet. I helped a friend move last weekend, was probably 50 miles round trip, trailer is a single axle maybe 15ft and will fill up today with better mileage than my last fill up that included no towing or sadly, wheeling. Excited to see how it fairs with out towing anything. Don't see myself changing out of tow mode anytime soon.
M
MUTAINT
Guest
Hmmm... the Flashpaq and the Cortex have the exact same features. Wonder why "their guy" told you that?? I would like to see how the new VIVID tuner works. The only difference between the Cortes and the Flashpaq is the ability to tune more than one vehicle of the same brand (GM or Ford).
I run the "tow tune" on regular 87 octane and there has not been a single "pinging" or any detonation. Throttle response is great, no more "hunting" for gears on the highway (315s) and it goes like a scared rabbit from 5mph to 65 mph!
I run the "tow tune" on regular 87 octane and there has not been a single "pinging" or any detonation. Throttle response is great, no more "hunting" for gears on the highway (315s) and it goes like a scared rabbit from 5mph to 65 mph!
nj3talpha
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 122
- Location
- Central Jersey
I went ahead and bought a flashpaq 2865. As soon as it comes I am going to try out the gas saver setting. Cant hurt as I am averaging 14mpg 
SWANK3T
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 184
- Location
- Norman, OK
My wife was getting like 11 mpg (she drives like a maniac) I did the flashpaq (91 performance tune), airdoc w/ k&n, and GM performance catback. With me driving it was at about 17.5. Her 3 is leveled w/33s and a Gobi stealth. I had just the flashpaq for two days before I did the airdoc and catback and just the flashpaq made a huge difference the truck ran way smoother. I'm going to order one for my T as soon as we settle in to our new pad