I have one you can borrow, uses a parallel port to program.

 

Back to mulling on this. I’ve got my exhaust off right now and am staring at the original, 111,000 mile O2 sensor. I'm seeing two options here:

1. Install a new NB02 sensor, then (after the spring smog) install a Stage I Murf setup, do no tuning, and hope for the best with ****ty California 91 octane.

2. Order up an LC-1, install it in the stock bung, feed the LH a simulated NB signal for 6 months, then install the supercharger, buy a Sharktuner and a burner (thanks for the offer Andre!) and tune this bugger

The cost of a Sharktuner is cheap insurance and peace of mind relative to an engine misadventure, but if the Murf Stage I is really plug and play, then diddling with tuning is unnecessary? I really don't plan on going past Stage I. (I promise, Andrew!)

Thoughts?

 

The current "rumor" is one of the S/C "builders" out there has a CARB legal kit in the works.....it might be a year or two or more away, but the wheels are grinding....it is a hassle and a PITA....but how much is it worth in terms of a price increase to NOT have to take the S/C off every other year...or every year if this new law passes

 

I think this is correct. It's plug and play.

 

Bill-

I will have more or less rebuilt this car by the time it's S/C'ed, if all one needs is a stock car that's up to snuff, I should be pretty snuffy.....

Sterling-

Sorry, the undercarriage is embarrassing . I'm working on it, though. One piece at a time. Those GT resonators are 18 years old. Porsche builds good stuff!

 

I honestly believe that there is little risk of engine damage with the stage I kit because the stock EZ-K is capable of retarding ignition timing by as much as 9* if it encounters knock. And with the old rule of thumb that you should retard timing by 1* for each pound of boost, you should be covered well.

That said, a shark-tuned Stage I kit should produce more power than one running off of the stock ECU, but the gains would probably be marginal (10~20RWHP) in my opinion.

Of course, very few plan on going beyond the Stage I. But once you go down the path that leads to the dark side... well I don't want to spoil things for you.