got my ecu tuned by powerchip

[Bavarian Motorist]

Everything went smoothly and I received my ECU today. Trav, (silvered), was extremely helpful and great to work w/ and even gave me $400 off ($600)


So I plugged everything back in, burnt myself FOR THE SECOND TIME on that burning hot fluorescent lamp that's behind the carpeting, and turned on the engine.


Immediately, the engine sounded a VERY TINY bit deeper than it did before. Not something you would notice unless you drive the car every day.



They told me about 50 miles would be enough for the ECU to adapt and that it would take shorter depending on how I drive. I beat the crap out of her today...


I drove everywhere I could for any reason I could. Red-line 1st, red-line 2nd, I even red-lined THIRD once!!! (5 speed)


However, my problem is that I can not tell if there are any gains or not. It sometimes feels a bit faster, but I do not want to fool myself into thinking there is an improvement when there isn't.


Does it feel different? Even that I can't tell. It seems like it does...maybe a tiny bit faster. I'm not sure. Maybe there's someone in the area w/ a 987 5 speed who would be willing to drive my car and see if there is any difference.



One thing that concerns me:

At times, it almost felt as if certain points in the powerband gained and lost power. They assured me there would be ZERO losses at any part of the powerband, but who knows?



Anyways, I just wanted to report for those who were interested. I have 2 weeks to try it and I can return if I don't like it.



If anyone in the area (50 mile radius?) wants to give it a shot and see if there's a difference, I'll drive over to you.




Thanks for letting me blab

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

So I plugged everything back in, burnt myself FOR THE SECOND TIME on that burning hot fluorescent lamp that's behind the carpeting,

Ha! Funny you mention that. I actually scard my arm pretty bad on the tiny lamp in the rear trunk behind the carpet.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Trav tried to warn me about that, but I didn't know he was talking about so I ignored him.



I have new reports...



- I do feel a bit more torque, especially in high gear


- The exhaust note does sound a bit different


- I notice that I don't always have to downshift to speed up from low RPM. It is not a huge difference but it is a difference.


- I AM GETTING INCREASE MPG. This was apparent immediately. I was driving like an ass to get the ECU to adapt and I was still getting better over-all MPG than before.



I am going to change my oil for the first time since I bought the car...and see if that helps.

[dcporsche99]

Thanks for posting info!! Keep us posted!!!

To probably get the most out of the install, maybe getting a dyno done on your car may help you see more of what you do or don't feel....although, you don't have the pre-ECU upgrade info for the car.... it may still give you more information if you compare it to the information that is out there for your model.

...btw, for a leased car, are you allowed to do that?? I am not certain about this. I have always owned my cars and could not give you definitive information on this. Maybe one of the other guys could chime in.

[Bavarian Motorist]

As long as I return it back to stock, which I understand will happen.



I am still very uncertain about this product.


In first gear, my car used to pull insanely...and now...it feels like it is losing power around mid-range as opposed to gaining it like it should be.



It is weird. There are definitely some improvements but it feels to me like there are some losses. I can't fully tell, though, w/out a comparison.



Maybe if I used it in conjunction w/ a mod such as an exhaust or intake?



Well, I still have a little while to decide.



I will record the exhaust for you guys and see if you can detect a difference.

I always unplugged the light, easy and I didnt have to worry about it.

[Nottac]

New to forum and would like to improve performance on 2006 2.7l. What are some options? Thx