MPVI1 Should I upgrade?

[59VetteFI]

I have not tuned in a long time. I have a MPVI1 still running on an old computer, the version is 3 something. I have the latest HPTuners on the computer I use for Holley/MSD software tuning my drag car, I have not paired my MPVI1 with it yet.
I'm thinking I'm going to mess with my Vette some more and maybe my ATS. Is there any advantage to getting the MPVI3 over the MPVI1? Will the MPVI1 work with the latest version of HPTuners or will I be leaving something on the table by not using the MPVI3? Mine is not the pro version, it's the standard one. Thanks for any advice you can give!

[Bill@HPTuners]

Not really much of an advantage if you are simply sticking with a handful of GM vehicles TBH. While having inputs for things like widebands can help greatly with tuning if you don't have a wideband and don't plan to get one theres not much of a point.

[59VetteFI]

Not really much of an advantage if you are simply sticking with a handful of GM vehicles TBH. While having inputs for things like widebands can help greatly with tuning if you don't have a wideband and don't plan to get one theres not much of a point.

Should I stick with my old software then? Or should I hook my MPVI1 up to the latest version and let it upgrade?

[Bill@HPTuners]

Should I stick with my old software then? Or should I hook my MPVI1 up to the latest version and let it upgrade?

Thats up to you really, but I don't think there is anything in the newest software that you require for your MPVI1 to function perfectly fine.

[59VetteFI]

Cool. Thanks for your help!

[johnh]

Same question here, just really tuning E38 (LS3 in Chevy SS), doesn't seem like there is anything to be gained with MVPI3 over what I have now MVPI(1) Pro? Only thing I can see is support for Windows 11 with newer MVPI interfaces.

[Bill@HPTuners]

universal credits, lots of room for standalone datalogging(8gb vs 32mb of storage over the MPVI1), and license recovery for stolen/lost devices. Those are just a few of the reasons to upgrade.

[johnh]

On Universal Credits, it just seems to be the same if I am just licensing per vehicle, meaning I have to buy 2 credits for my 2017 SS either way. I can see universal being handy in a shop where I don't know what make/model is coming next, but for individual use seems like it works the same way.

[TheMechanic]

Personally I would keep the MPVI 1 and its software. Get an MPVI3 for any newer vehicles and run the new software on VMware. You can read with the 1 do mod's you can't on the 3 then write or do additional on the 3. Read files on the 1 can be read and mod'd on the 3 but not always vice versa.

[eagl3]

quick question, also on the same boat thinking of purchasing an old mpvi1 someone has for sale.. how does the credit aquision work for the mpvi1? Do I still need to buy credits on my own account through the website or is there some other method?

[Bill@HPTuners]

Yes, credits are purchased on the devices page for MPVI1 they are GM/Ford/Dodge credits.

[newby96]

Hate to bee the one that beats a dead horse on this subject, but just wanna be sure. I have an old MPVI1 and wanting to do some tuning on the engine and transmission. I can use the mpvi1 and just purchase 2 GM credits? Do I have to update to latest software to purchase credits?

[eldale2001]

universal credits, lots of room for standalone datalogging(8gb vs 32mb of storage over the MPVI1), and license recovery for stolen/lost devices. Those are just a few of the reasons to upgrade.

Bill i can't get my MPVI work with my new laptop with Windows 11. I'm sure its a driver issue but not sure which one to use. Any suggestions??

[Bill@HPTuners]

Bill i can't get my MPVI work with my new laptop with Windows 11. I'm sure its a driver issue but not sure which one to use. Any suggestions??

MPVI1 and windows 11 are not compatible.

Upgrading to MPVI3 would be our recommendation.