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HPTUNER'S CORE ECU INFO

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What is HPTuner's Core ECU?

Introducing HP Tuners’ debut standalone engine management solution, delivering superior control over your vehicle’s powerplant.

CORE ECU is HP Tuners’ all-new standalone ECU, currently supporting the legendary Gen 3 and Gen 4 LS platforms. Programming CORE ECU is the newest addition to our software lineup, VCM Live.

Together, hardware, firmware, and software work in harmony to control your engine’s operation and vehicle dynamics.

What are it's core features?

  • Up to 16 Injector Control (fuel) and 8 Coil Packs (spark)
  • Sequential Injection
  • Flex Fuel Support
  • Dual Throttle Body Capability
  • 2-Built-In Lambda Controllers
  • Internal Data Logging – Up to 150 Channels at 1 kHz
  • Misfire Detection
  • 3 CAN Bus Networks (2 CAN and 1 HPT Net) and Ethernet Connectivity
  • Boost Control
  • Single-Stage On/Off and Progressive Nitrous Control
  • Launch Control
  • Map Switching
  • A/C Control, Alternator Control, etc

Who is HPTuner's Core ECU meant for?

Built for the gearheads and craftsman who need the utmost level of customization and control, CORE ECU goes beyond the constraints of factory ECUs.

This controller provides all the necessary sensor interfaces, ignition drivers, injection drivers, and output drive stages required for total engine control.

Developed for high-performance applications like:

  • Drag Racing
  • Circuit Racing
  • Drifting
  • Rallying/Rallycross
  • RestoMods

CORE ECU is intended for use in exempt vehicles such as pre-emissions motor vehicles and documented competition vehicles that are exclusively for track use and not driven on public roads. HP Tuners does not condone the misuse of its products. All users are required to register their CORE ECU and identify the vehicle application before installation and use. Misuse of the CORE ECU will void the warranty.

What vehicle platforms does it support?

CORE ECU is designed for all levels of LS swaps and high-performance motorsports builds. It currently supports Gen 3 and Gen 4 LS engines with a 24x crank and 1x cam trigger along with 58x crank and 4x cam triggers.

Examples of Supported Gen 3 and Gen 4 LS Engines:

  • LS1
  • LS6
  • Early LS2
  • LS3
  • LS7
  • LS9
  • LSA
  • LSX

Is there a software that manages it?

VCM Live is the software component that brings CORE ECU to life. Combining the diagnostics and calibration elements into a single, user-friendly interface.

  • Fully Customize Your Layouts
  • Pre-Defined Layouts for Easy Use
  • Real-Time Tuning and Data Review
  • Wizards For Easy Setup of Popular Sensors, Injectors, and more

VCM LIVE SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

  • Customizable Time Graphs
  • Characteristics List
  • Decimal Adjuster
  • Templated Basic and Advanced Layouts
  • Fully Customizable Layouts
  • Standalone Data Logging Up To 1000hz With Start/Top Triggers
  • (2) Customizable CAN Configurators
  • Engine Protection Like Hard/Soft Limiter Cut Mode, Boost Limits, Etc
  • Ethernet Communications
  • Preconfigured Wizards for Injectors, Intakes, Throttle Bodies, Etc
  • Enable/Disable Live Tuning
  • Countless Editable Parameters
  • Indication For Cells That Have Been Modified
  • Open Multiple Tables at Once
  • Table Vertical and Horizontal Specific Smoothing
  • Table Interpolating
  • Export Feature to View/Modify File via Microsoft Excel (.CSV)
  • Histogram View for Overlaying Logged Data
  • Auto Calibration Process for TPS And APP Sensors

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