Chip/ECU Flashed from Powerchip Today

[Bavarian Motorist]

Oh, 600?


I read their site a few days ago and saw it was 1498.




I am definitely buying it now. Thank you for sharing your experience

[CALI 1]

I first talked with Travis form Powerchip a day or so later after the post on our forum, in which the $600 price was listed. Mine is also a base Boxster not sure if that makes a difference.
Either way I did mention the 986 forum and he honored that.
Call them and see what they say, also post the results of your dealings I think it will be positive.

[Bavarian Motorist]

I called but they're only open M-F.


So I will call tomorrow and see what's up.


I am excited about this.

[jinijazz]

Keep us posted, Bavarian Motorist

I'm planning on REVO, maybe someday all chipped 987 owners get together and make a 'real world experience' report. Anyone with GIAC'ed 987?

[Bavarian Motorist]

I tried calling multiple times and no answer.


I left a message for Trav


Maybe because of the holiday?

[John Y]

Originally Posted by jinijazz

Keep us posted, Bavarian Motorist

I'm planning on REVO, maybe someday all chipped 987 owners get together and make a 'real world experience' report. Anyone with GIAC'ed 987?

GIAC doesn't offer 987 programming yet, unfortunately - otherwise I'd be on it; it isn't in their long range plan either, through summer.

Am I the only one who does not understand what the original poster is talking about in referring to the shift points. This is commonly understood as the engine speed at which one shifts into a given gear, no? Chipping doesn't change anything in that regard. Why would it be any less or more smooth afterward?

[Ex911Ownr]

I'm in So Cal also, where is Powerchip located? I was thinking of going with the Revo chip myself, but that sounds pretty nice if they are taking care of you and the price is actually less than the Revo re-flash. Although the Revo is done by my local Porsche mechanic and so they would probably take care of me also. Fun stuff!

[jmabasa]

Originally Posted by Ex911Ownr

I'm in So Cal also, where is Powerchip located? I was thinking of going with the Revo chip myself, but that sounds pretty nice if they are taking care of you and the price is actually less than the Revo re-flash. Although the Revo is done by my local Porsche mechanic and so they would probably take care of me also. Fun stuff!

They're located in West L.A.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by John Y

GIAC doesn't offer 987 programming yet, unfortunately - otherwise I'd be on it; it isn't in their long range plan either, through summer.

Am I the only one who does not understand what the original poster is talking about in referring to the shift points. This is commonly understood as the engine speed at which one shifts into a given gear, no? Chipping doesn't change anything in that regard. Why would it be any less or more smooth afterward?

Hi,

First, without trying to start any flames, I've rarely met anyone who spent $600 (or such) on an upgrade who's own personal Butt Dyno didn't confirm the money as well spent, not casting aspersions in any way, but don't consider such reports as truly reliable.

But, on point, as the power and torque curves change through the RPM range from the upgrade, the shift points can change (early or late) as a result. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Bavarian Motorist]

Can idle rpm change?


I think that would affect engaging 1st gear from a stop.

[CALI 1]

MNBoxster thanks for better explaining the shift points that I was referencing on being smoother.
You said it best, but, on point, as the power and torque curves change through the RPM range from the upgrade, the shift points can change (early or late)
On the reliable comment, just posted what the vehicle seems to do in comparison from when I drove it of the dealer lot and the past eight months.
Dyno meter is the best way to go but for the price I paid felt it should be done once the headers are in and it has been re-flashed.