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Cloudsurfer · 01-15-2007, 06:53 PM

FabSpeed produce some of the nicest aftermarket equipment around. Fantastic engineering and amazing production quality.

However, I too, find it hard to believe that Porsche left 100 "easy" HP out of the factory motor. Detuned by 40 or 50 HP? Sure. Its a common fact that getting rid of restrictive OE emission control equipment can make power. Also makes perfect sense that a good tuner can squeeze a few more HP out of a motor by only assuming 93 (or higher, in the case of race chips) octane fuel, and not being held liable for certifiying the car OBD-II and emission compliant for 100k. Either way, an extra 100HP sounds far too good to be true.

Patrick

01-15-2007, 06:53 PM	#10
Cloudsurfer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Depends on the day of the week.... Posts: 1,400	FabSpeed produce some of the nicest aftermarket equipment around. Fantastic engineering and amazing production quality. However, I too, find it hard to believe that Porsche left 100 "easy" HP out of the factory motor. Detuned by 40 or 50 HP? Sure. Its a common fact that getting rid of restrictive OE emission control equipment can make power. Also makes perfect sense that a good tuner can squeeze a few more HP out of a motor by only assuming 93 (or higher, in the case of race chips) octane fuel, and not being held liable for certifiying the car OBD-II and emission compliant for 100k. Either way, an extra 100HP sounds far too good to be true. Patrick