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Originally Posted by gs986
about a year ago i had problems with my gearbox and had to rebuild the transmission with new differential gears and new torque since my 3rd 4th and 5th gear stopped working, it works just fine now but maybe the mechanic's concern is that it will cause me problems again?
and what should a chip and an ecu remap cost range be?
thank you for your help
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First of all, the term "chip" is a bygone phrase used to describe past methods regarding ecu "tuning". Current day ecu programming is done with a software file that this is uploaded through the vehicle's OBD port. There's no more soldering or anything like that . In any case, the premise of ecu re-mapping is to alter air/fuel ratios in order to improve engine throttle response and efficiency . This typically goes hand in hand with other modifications such as exhaust upgrades, air intake ect.. Under the best of circumstances, a good ecu program will only result in the gain of a few horsepower . However, the boxster's transmission is designed to withstand significantly greater increases in horsepower . In fact, cases involving the successful application of a forced induction system that have resulted in large horsepower gains, didn't required any modifications to the boxster's transmission .