CORE ECU BY HP TUNERS
HP Tuners' standalone engine management solution, delivering superior control over your vehicle's powerplant.
CORE ECU is HP Tuners' 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.
CORE ECU 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
- 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.
PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
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.
VCM LIVE
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
- Open Multiple Tables at Once
- Table Vertical and Horizontal Specific Smoothing
- Table Interpolating
- Export Feature to View/Modify File via Microsoft Excel (.CSV)
Product Resources
Need more technical details? Find all the resources you need, including setup guides, wiring diagrams, and installation manuals.
HP TUNERS' COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
HP Tuners designs and manufactures software and hardware tools for vehicle diagnostics, scanning, logging, calibration, and data acquisition purposes. The authorized use of such tools is to bring a motor vehicle into emissions compliance and/or to maintain emissions compliance, as well as for use on competition/racing and other exempted vehicles. HP Tuners does not create or provide tunes or pre-made calibrations.
HP Tuners' Terms of Use, policies, and agreements mandate that users shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws. In using HP Tuners software and hardware tools, you are representing, warranting, and agreeing not to use, employ or allow any HP Tuners tools to operate as a defeat device or to violate emissions compliance in any manner whatsoever. You further represent warrant and agree that the HP Tuners tools shall only be used by manufacturers, calibration businesses, and professionals to develop emissions-compliant and/or exempted calibrations.
Limited Product Warranties
Interfaces and Hardware Components
Duration: One (1) year from the date of purchase
Coverage: This limited one (1) year warranty only covers product defects caused by HP Tuners and is only redeemable within the original country or region of purchase by the original purchaser. This limited warranty does not extend to software or other digital products. To make a warranty claim, please provide your Proof of Purchase (original invoice and order number), device serial number (if applicable), Debug and Info logs, license file and photo evidence of defects to HP Tuners Support.
The Limited Warranty does not cover:
- Damage to product resulting from accidents, neglect, or misuse; exposure to liquid, moisture, or dirt; abnormal conditions (temperature extremes) or improper storage.
- Scratches or other cosmetic damage.
- Damage to connection points due to excessive force or improper use.
- Devices that have had the serial number removed, defaced, damaged, or altered in any way.
- Ordinary wear and tear.
- Products that have been modified, tampered with, or serviced by an unauthorized party.
Vehicle Control Modules
(PCM/ECM/TCM- New and Modification Service)
Evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Vehicle Control Modules, whether new or modified by HP Tuners, carry no warranties, expressed or implied, and are offered "as is". In the event of a problem with a Vehicle Control Module product or service, please submit a ticket to HP Tuners
Support for resolution.
