FR Wilk Chip
04-11-2003, 09:03 PM
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FR Wilk Chip
Well,
I finally got off my lazy *** today and installed the Power Prom 2 chip I received from Mr. Wilk a couple of months ago. The install was straightforward, with the most difficult part being putting the DME back behind the kick plate.
My god.
Anywho, Les and I hopped in the car... good stuff <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> Naturally, I don't have a dyno, but the car is mean - REALLY mean. The change in throttle response was probably the biggest surprise.
In second gear, laying into it spins the tach like mad, and the car has a distinct "squat" now when you punch it. I refuse to launch the car hard, so I can't say with any certainty how she goes off the line - but now the first upshift produces some pretty eye opening results
I know that for HP, many people have argued that chips for NAs don't do much - but I can tell you that throttle response here is a huge plus. Likewise, I know I picked up some power - especially when the car hits 4k or so and I start having to remember that I can't just hold on for a bit... the rev limiter comes up that quickly.
So, in conclusion, the car pulls much harder than before and I have to keep a closer eye on my RPMs now more than ever because the car builds up so quickly.
Thanks, Mr. Wilk
Micah <img border="0" alt="[burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
I finally got off my lazy *** today and installed the Power Prom 2 chip I received from Mr. Wilk a couple of months ago. The install was straightforward, with the most difficult part being putting the DME back behind the kick plate.
My god.
Anywho, Les and I hopped in the car... good stuff <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> Naturally, I don't have a dyno, but the car is mean - REALLY mean. The change in throttle response was probably the biggest surprise.
In second gear, laying into it spins the tach like mad, and the car has a distinct "squat" now when you punch it. I refuse to launch the car hard, so I can't say with any certainty how she goes off the line - but now the first upshift produces some pretty eye opening results
I know that for HP, many people have argued that chips for NAs don't do much - but I can tell you that throttle response here is a huge plus. Likewise, I know I picked up some power - especially when the car hits 4k or so and I start having to remember that I can't just hold on for a bit... the rev limiter comes up that quickly.
So, in conclusion, the car pulls much harder than before and I have to keep a closer eye on my RPMs now more than ever because the car builds up so quickly.
Thanks, Mr. Wilk
Micah <img border="0" alt="[burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
04-12-2003, 06:04 AM
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Micah, FR's chip for the NAs has always had excellent reviews in the E-Mail lists since he introduced it, way back when.
One fellow, Scott, was so impressed by it he practically quit driving his other 2 Porsches (951 and 968 cab) altogether and even considered selling them.
Enjoy!
One fellow, Scott, was so impressed by it he practically quit driving his other 2 Porsches (951 and 968 cab) altogether and even considered selling them.
Enjoy!
04-12-2003, 06:29 AM
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I didn't know FR did chips for late NAs. I guess yours is an US? Is there a chip for the Euro? I'd love to try it out. I currently have a Europoroducts US-chip in my Euro. Some extra top end power maybe, but hardly noticeable.
04-12-2003, 11:46 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by schnellfahrer:
<strong>I didn't know FR did chips for late NAs. I guess yours is an US? Is there a chip for the Euro? I'd love to try it out. I currently have a Europoroducts US-chip in my Euro. Some extra top end power maybe, but hardly noticeable.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yeah, when I first inquired a couple of years ago, he didn't have chip sets for the late cars - now he does. I don't know about the Euro - you'd have to ask him. Check out: <a href="http://frwilk.com/944dme/" target="_blank">http://frwilk.com/944dme/</a>
Micah
<strong>I didn't know FR did chips for late NAs. I guess yours is an US? Is there a chip for the Euro? I'd love to try it out. I currently have a Europoroducts US-chip in my Euro. Some extra top end power maybe, but hardly noticeable.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yeah, when I first inquired a couple of years ago, he didn't have chip sets for the late cars - now he does. I don't know about the Euro - you'd have to ask him. Check out: <a href="http://frwilk.com/944dme/" target="_blank">http://frwilk.com/944dme/</a>
Micah
04-12-2003, 05:53 PM
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Micah,
Coincidentally, I posted something similar on the "other" forum...
<a href="http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=766309#post766309" target="_blank">http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=766309#post766309</a>
The Power Prom 2 and the Cam seem to work well together.
Bob <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />
Coincidentally, I posted something similar on the "other" forum...
<a href="http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=766309#post766309" target="_blank">http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=766309#post766309</a>
The Power Prom 2 and the Cam seem to work well together.
Bob <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />
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04-12-2003, 09:18 PM
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schlag,
From what I read there are two options,
6500 RPM
7000 RPM
I opted for the latter, not sure what Micah ordered...
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From what I read there are two options,
6500 RPM
7000 RPM
I opted for the latter, not sure what Micah ordered...
Bob <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" />
04-13-2003, 02:43 AM
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Bob,
Nice to meet you - I installed the wheel cam a year or so ago and was very pleased with the results.
This chip continues to amaze me with partial throttle response. When I am at, say, 25% throttle, the car just feels like it's ready to launch forward. I'm absolutely delighted with it.
The cam was a great addition as well, and for as cheap as it is, everyone with a 944NA should have one... but the Wilk Chip just puts this car in a different league as far as I'm concerned.
It sounds like you agree To Mr Wilk! <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
Micah
Nice to meet you - I installed the wheel cam a year or so ago and was very pleased with the results.
This chip continues to amaze me with partial throttle response. When I am at, say, 25% throttle, the car just feels like it's ready to launch forward. I'm absolutely delighted with it.
The cam was a great addition as well, and for as cheap as it is, everyone with a 944NA should have one... but the Wilk Chip just puts this car in a different league as far as I'm concerned.
It sounds like you agree
To Mr Wilk! <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> Micah
04-13-2003, 02:56 AM
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I'm the guy Luis mentioned, and yes, I really am that pleased with it. Unfortunately, I have developed a massive oil leak problem, so the '84 is sidelined for a bit, until I can get the time to properly fix it.
Regards,
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04-13-2003, 04:15 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Micah Jones:
<strong>Bob,
Nice to meet you - I installed the wheel cam a year or so ago and was very pleased with the results.
This chip continues to amaze me with partial throttle response. When I am at, say, 25% throttle, the car just feels like it's ready to launch forward. I'm absolutely delighted with it.
The cam was a great addition as well, and for as cheap as it is, everyone with a 944NA should have one... but the Wilk Chip just puts this car in a different league as far as I'm concerned.
It sounds like you agree To Mr Wilk! <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
Micah</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Micah,
Nice to chat here with you folks...
Actually, I was referring to a Camshaft from Web Cams in CA. Specifically, #274 grind. Not too expensive, approx $500.00 works well in conjunction with the headwork and PP2 from FR.
Regards,
Bob <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
<strong>Bob,
Nice to meet you - I installed the wheel cam a year or so ago and was very pleased with the results.
This chip continues to amaze me with partial throttle response. When I am at, say, 25% throttle, the car just feels like it's ready to launch forward. I'm absolutely delighted with it.
The cam was a great addition as well, and for as cheap as it is, everyone with a 944NA should have one... but the Wilk Chip just puts this car in a different league as far as I'm concerned.
It sounds like you agree
To Mr Wilk! <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> Micah</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Micah,
Nice to chat here with you folks...
Actually, I was referring to a Camshaft from Web Cams in CA. Specifically, #274 grind. Not too expensive, approx $500.00 works well in conjunction with the headwork and PP2 from FR.
Regards,
Bob <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
04-13-2003, 04:19 PM
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Bob,
Thanks for passing that on. Do you have the "wheel" throttle cam I mentioned earlier? IIRC, it's $30 or so... was a nice little add-on.
I'll have to look into that Camshaft from WC.
Good stuff <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
Micah
Thanks for passing that on. Do you have the "wheel" throttle cam I mentioned earlier? IIRC, it's $30 or so... was a nice little add-on.
I'll have to look into that Camshaft from WC.
Good stuff <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
Micah