HP Tuners VCM Suite v2.1.18 is Now Available!

[Chris@HPTuners]

HP Tuners VCM Suite v2.1.18 is Now Available!

At the end of another busy development cycle, HP Tuners is pleased to announce the release of VCM Suite 2.1.18. This release brings GM V6 "Alloytec" engine support, some licensing enhancements and also sets the foundation for our official Ford release. Read on!!

Major new features in v2.1.18:

- Holden "Alloytec" V6 engine support for Commodore, Rodeo and Captiva vehicles
- Licensing enhancements (read any vehicle, licence a file capability)
- Ford Beta testing begins (2.1.19 beta)
- Support for additional 2007 GM vehicles, new operating systems and calibrations
- Several critical bug fixes.

Once again, we would like to thank our dedicated team of forum moderators, beta testers and all our valued customers who assist and provide idea's to make VCM Suite the best tuning solution on the market. Your enthusiasm and dedication is truly appreciated by all HP Tuners staff. As we journey into Ford tuning and making VCM Suite a true cross platform product we hope all our customers share in the exciting times ahead!


Holden "Alloytec" V6 engine support
In another industry first for HP Tuners, we bring tuning and scanning support for the Holden "Alloytec" V6 vehicles. This new V6 engine controller has proven tough to beat, but after a successful beta test period we are ready for public release. Many tuners are seeing great torque, power and driveability gains on these engines and the market can finally develop for intake and exhaust mods to these engines. With VCM Suite enabling tuners to unleash the power gains for these traditional mods, the more exotic setups are not far away. We look forward to the coming months!! Support for US vehicle calibrations are in development right now, so our US customers won't have to wait much longer - watch the website for beta announcements for US vehicles.





Licensing Enhancements
In an effort to streamline our support processes to ensure the fastest response and least inconvenice possible to various support issues, we have made some changes to the licensing process. In VCM Suite 2.1.18, users will now be able to read any supported vehicle before being asked to license. This saves time and unnecessary software downloads to provide support to new calibrations or unknown vehicle types.

Additionally, as a feature enhancement for our large mail order tuner customer base this release provides "license a file" capability where you will be prompted to license any file you open that you are currently unlicensed for. If you do not choose to license the file then you will still be able to view the file but will be unable to edit or save (as is the case currently).



Ford Beta
HP Tuners is excited to announce public Ford beta testing! After numerous delays and non-technical issues Ford support is finally here for VCM Suite. With this release you will be able to read any of the following vehicles if you have an MPVI interface:
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
05-07 Ford Mustang V6 4.0
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4
03-07 F-Series Diesel V8 6.0
08 F-Series Diesel V8 6.4
05-07 F-Series Gas V6 4.2
07 F-Series Gas V10 6.8
E-Series as well for the same years as the above F-Series

We ask that if you can, read those vehicles and e-mail us the hpt file, and a vcm suite info log while connected to that vehicle.

Note: The list of vehicles above does not imply support or any timeframe for support for tuning (please see below). We are trying to set priorities during the beta and the number of files read and emailed to us will assist in that process. eg. if we receive more feedback from diesel owners than V6 we will develop the diesel calibrations first.

Before we go to full general release, we will begin a public beta testing program with the 2.1.19 beta release. Beta testers will be selected based on participation in the above read program and general history with our previous GM products. To be part of the beta testing you must purchase Ford credits if you wish to tune your vehicle. If you wish to just read your PCM and send us the file there is no credit requirement. Please understand this is beta testing and whilst the major capabilities are functional, there are features that are partially implemented that will be completed in parallel with the testing.

The initial VCM Suite 2.1.19 beta testing will cover the following vehicles (for tuning and scanning):
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4

We expect the beta to begin in 2-3 weeks.




Review our general release & beta release methodology HERE.

A complete list of new features and bug fixes can be found HERE

Obtaining the update
All customers can login to download and install VCM Suite 2.1.18. Updates are FREE to all customers. MPVI customers who have never logged in, please create an account.

Please note that not all listed features and new vehicle types are available on serial interfaces.

For all ordering and pricing information on any of the new vehicles listed above, please see our Shop Online and Supported Vehicles page.

- The HP Tuners team.

[MeentSS02]

Oh dear...the Ford guys should be happy. They've been waiting a long time for this. Great job!

[Keith@HPTuners]

This is also the beginning of a much more powerful VCM Scanner.

[alanderson1978]

Licensing Enhancements
In an effort to streamline our support processes to ensure the fastest response and least inconvenice possible to various support issues, we have made some changes to the licensing process. In VCM Suite 2.1.18, users will now be able to read any supported vehicle before being asked to license. This saves time and unnecessary software downloads to provide support to new calibrations or unknown vehicle types.

Additionally, as a feature enhancement for our large mail order tuner customer base this release provides "license a file" capability where you will be prompted to license any file you open that you are currently unlicensed for. If you do not choose to license the file then you will still be able to view the file but will be unable to edit or save (as is the case currently).

Ford Beta
HP Tuners is excited to announce public Ford beta testing! After numerous delays and non-technical issues Ford support is finally here for VCM Suite. With this release you will be able to read any of the following vehicles if you have an MPVI interface:
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
05-07 Ford Mustang V6 4.0
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4
03-07 F-Series Diesel V8 6.0
08 F-Series Diesel V8 6.4
05-07 F-Series Gas V6 4.2
07 F-Series Gas V10 6.8
E-Series as well for the same years as the above F-Series

The initial VCM Suite 2.1.19 beta testing will cover the following vehicles (for tuning and scanning):
05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4
04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4

No Duramax Switchable RTT

But still for the Ford stuff.
Congratulations (Need smiley of Australian flag)

[Cyclone Chris]

This is also the beginning of a much more powerful VCM Scanner.

Sweet, could you elaborate?

Can we splice scans together, to make one huge file?
Can we select multiple cells individually (CTRL + Select) to paste into the editor.
Footnotes on the actual graph indicating a comment would be nice....
Filter out by gear since we can log manual gears.

... but yea, a splicing feature would be outstanding...

[Billf6531]

What happened to LS1 auto-tune? Wasn't it promised for this version?

[Som6969]

Didnt see auto-tune. Was looking forward to it. But maybe next time

[horist]

kickass! The change to licensing is awesome (license when you modify instead of upon reading)

Keep up the good work

[1slowsilverado]

Can we view the ford tables now or just read the pcm? Just to clarify, You want us the send the .hpt and info log to [email protected]?

[Keith@HPTuners]

We pulled edit for ford out of 2.1.18 so there wasn't any confusion as to why you couldn't license/flash just yet.

Yes, your instructions are correct.

[OneFastGT]

Ford support excellent.. now if my wife leaves the gas cap off I should be able to reset the dumb light by using the laptop instead of disconnect the battery. And now hopefully I can sweet talk her into keeping it instead of trading it in for a solstice GXP. No we don't have money to throw around but she is hooked into sports cars and most of her paycheck goes to her ride. Now if I can just get her to opt for a turbo for the 4.6 3V ... and HPT... Rock on, or should I say boost away!!

Thanks guys ... true I was another person wanting for the autotune but can wait another 3-4mo as long as I can do some ford stuff now.

OneFastGT

[MeentSS02]

This is also the beginning of a much more powerful VCM Scanner.

I'd definitely like to hear about this one...transient filters perhaps?

[NOS500]

What about "F" series 7.3 powerstroke (Aus) - got em lined up at the door waiting.

[2xLS1]

This is also the beginning of a much more powerful VCM Scanner.

Does .18 scanner work on Fords?

[Chris@HPTuners]

Does .18 scanner work on Fords?

no.

[Confused1]

How about auto tune?

[EC_Tune]

Going to be a later release.

[Billiumss]

WTG HPT!!!

Don't take this the wrong way but, I love you guys...

Now if you could just release the LS1 "Autotune" feature, then my life would just about be complete.... lol

[Scooter70]

Very cool. I have access to quite a few Fords (I work in Dearborn, MI) so I'll see how many I can scan and send in.

[Billiumss]

1 question, just want to make sure I read it right-

I can read any car I want, any GM car even though I don't have a license, save the file to my HD, look at it but can't make any changes to the file unless I apply credits?