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Old 04-12-2009, 10:11 AM   #1
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Chipping the car

Ok.. so i have seen a ton of threads on this topic but here is my question. I recently contact pes-tuning.com about getting a chip installed in my car. I contacted them explaining the mods I had done or going to do before getting the ecu flashed. The mods as follows: I have the Pedro mod done, also the Pedro air intake as well, and Maxspeed headers being installed when i get them. The following was what the company responded with:

Yes, that is the price. Our NA porsche files are the best on the market. We tune for several race teams. You will see around a 20hp and 20ft/lb increase with the software especially with the exhaust mods.


You think i could feel that much of increase? Like the 20ft/lb. Please let me know what you think

PS. The price is 695. That is like $34 a hp so seems not too bad.

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Old 04-12-2009, 10:44 AM   #2
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If the increase is mainly above 5500 rpm will you use it?
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Old 04-12-2009, 12:15 PM   #3
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http://chip2perform.com/porsche.html... that will answer the rpm questions and TQ... I am not trying to make a dramatic increase just enough so it doesn't feel like so sluggish off the line..
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Old 04-12-2009, 12:27 PM   #4
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I am not famaliar with PES but I think an increase of 20/20 is possible but is probably a little optimistic. In researching on google I couldn't find anyone with a 986 who posted about a PES flash and actual performance gains.

PES price and performance promises are enticing but I personally would tone down my optimism
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Old 04-12-2009, 02:59 PM   #5
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I suggest you try this...

http://www.electricsupercharger.com


No seriously save your $ and spend on stickier tires unless you feel like paying $1k for 4hp at the wheel.
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Old 04-15-2009, 07:22 AM   #6
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If by "sluggish off the line" you mean acceleration from a dead stop, this mod won't help. It may hurt "stop light" performance unless you drop the clutch at high RPM. 0-60 is more affected by gearing and torque (engine size) than Horsepower. Again, unless you really abuse the clutch.

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