ECU Flash vs Performance Chip Difference
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Burning Brakes
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ECU Flash vs Performance Chip Difference
I have a '95 993 c2 tip. I want to increase the performance and this brings me to a question :
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
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I think I found my answer...
"Early model 993's (1994-1995) typically use a DME software chip, while the later cars (1996-1998) use an ECU software tune"
"Early model 993's (1994-1995) typically use a DME software chip, while the later cars (1996-1998) use an ECU software tune"
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I have a '95 993 c2 tip. I want to increase the performance and this brings me to a question :
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
"DME/ECU upgrades are available for all 993 Carrera models, but you must specify which style of DME/ECU your vehicle requires. Early model 993's (1994-1995) typically use a DME software chip, while the later cars (1996-1998) use an ECU software tune. Cars equipped with the "drive-block" feature (any model years) use an OTP-style ECU. You can verify that your car requires an OTP by inspecting the stickers on your factory ECU. If the number on the Porsche sticker is 99361866600, 99361866601, 99361866602, or 99361866603, then you will need to select the OTP ECU tuning option."
If you would like further information and/or place an order for the tune just give me a call at 215 646 4945 and just ask for John Gaydos
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I have a '95 993 c2 tip. I want to increase the performance and this brings me to a question :
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
all '96 turbo 993 and all US n/a 993 use an 88pin OBD2 DME which cannot be flashed
all '97-98 turbo and '97-98 n/a 993 have a DME which can be flashed, a pro is needed. As first the chip has to be unsoldered, then flashed and then resoldered into the DME.
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My experienced opinion with Steve doing mine with a noticeable performance difference with lower and smoothed out torque. Doing away with blocker worth the money just for that! Call Steve!
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if going to ITBs and happier cams then a good header system would be worthwhile, stock or stockish not so much.
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I have a '95 993 c2 tip. I want to increase the performance and this brings me to a question :
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
What's the difference between ECU flash and new performance chip?
I was going to buy the Steve Wong chip but saw companies offering an ECU flash like ECU doctors or Fabspeed.
What's your recommandation?
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I will personally recommend Steve Weiner and Rennsport Systems for a 993 chip, as another option not mentioned here.
I've used Steve Wong in the past for tuning on my old '84, so nothing against him. I just preferred using Rennsport for the 993 tune.
I've used Steve Wong in the past for tuning on my old '84, so nothing against him. I just preferred using Rennsport for the 993 tune.
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Agree with this! I've got Steve's ECU flash and I felt it gained me a nice bump in hp/tq, not mind blowing, but enough to to feel it. When paired with a sport cat like Fabspeed or FD, it enhanced the improvement even more. It just woke the car up. Just my .02.