ECU Tuning Questions (Detailed)
01-31-2021, 03:58 AM
#106
Rennlist Member
This thread was helpful in pulling various tuning threads into one place. I decided to go with FVD for the following reasons:
1) The at-home tuning solution was a must have for me. I didn’t want my car tied to a dealer network to remove the tune.
2) FVD only does Porsche
3) I was looking for a ‘mild’ tune to compliment the headers, sport cats and air filter - no interest in drag times or maximum horsepower output
1) The at-home tuning solution was a must have for me. I didn’t want my car tied to a dealer network to remove the tune.
2) FVD only does Porsche
3) I was looking for a ‘mild’ tune to compliment the headers, sport cats and air filter - no interest in drag times or maximum horsepower output
01-31-2021, 09:23 AM
#107
This thread was helpful in pulling various tuning threads into one place. I decided to go with FVD for the following reasons:
1) The at-home tuning solution was a must have for me. I didn’t want my car tied to a dealer network to remove the tune.
2) FVD only does Porsche
3) I was looking for a ‘mild’ tune to compliment the headers, sport cats and air filter - no interest in drag times or maximum horsepower output
1) The at-home tuning solution was a must have for me. I didn’t want my car tied to a dealer network to remove the tune.
2) FVD only does Porsche
3) I was looking for a ‘mild’ tune to compliment the headers, sport cats and air filter - no interest in drag times or maximum horsepower output
01-31-2021, 10:34 AM
#108
Instructor
Vektor headers, Soul sport cats, BMC air filter and Vektor air oil separator. None required the engine to be dropped. I did all of the work myself. For me, the headers, air filter and AOS were very easy to install. The cats required a bit more patience but also not that complicated.
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01-31-2021, 11:52 AM
#109
Vektor headers, Soul sport cats, BMC air filter and Vektor air oil separator. None required the engine to be dropped. I did all of the work myself. For me, the headers, air filter and AOS were very easy to install. The cats required a bit more patience but also not that complicated.
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01-31-2021, 01:21 PM
#110
Instructor
Beautiful car smgkc!
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01-31-2021, 04:30 PM
#111
02-01-2021, 11:34 AM
#112
RL Community Team
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FVD:
Pro:
Porsche only company based in Germany
Quality R&D Budget (3 engineers on staff)
Bosch & Siemens trained for Porsche Specific
$1500 is comparable to APR & Softronics
They posted on RL saying 10% disc to Rennlist members (I think its still valid)
30-day Guarantee
Con:
No Warranty
No Full Custom Tune
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02-01-2021, 08:34 PM
#113
Where do you buy FVD in the US. Did anyone use it on a stock 991.2 GTS 4?
Out of curiosity, what does it connect to and how do you access it? I am assuming it's not the OBD-II port?
Out of curiosity, what does it connect to and how do you access it? I am assuming it's not the OBD-II port?
02-01-2021, 08:43 PM
#114
Rennlist Member
02-08-2021, 06:39 PM
#115
I pulled the trigger today on the APR 93 stg 1 and what a difference it made! The difference between sport and normal is now pronounced and the power it makes towards the top end of the rev range is addicting. I don’t have a dragy so I can’t post numbers but butt dyno is impressed. Also the start stop feature is now reversed so I won’t have to press that button every time I get in the car any longer. Does anyone know if all tunes require 100 miles or more to “break in” or re calibrate?
02-08-2021, 11:51 PM
#116
I pulled the trigger today on the APR 93 stg 1 and what a difference it made! The difference between sport and normal is now pronounced and the power it makes towards the top end of the rev range is addicting. I don’t have a dragy so I can’t post numbers but butt dyno is impressed. Also the start stop feature is now reversed so I won’t have to press that button every time I get in the car any longer. Does anyone know if all tunes require 100 miles or more to “break in” or re calibrate?
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02-14-2021, 12:52 PM
#117
Instructor
Hers is my take on the COBB tune: In this episode of the 991 Build Series I talk about why I chose to ECU tune the car, arguments for and against, how to install the tune yourself, and my honest thoughts. Ultimately, is it worth tuning a naturally aspirated 911? This one is a little long, but stay until the end to hear my honest thoughts.
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02-23-2021, 04:47 PM
#119
02-23-2021, 06:40 PM
#120
Instructor
Exhaust note is unchanged silly man. You must have misunderstood my definition of what SCREAM is.
Much improved drive ability, .90 G's pushing you back in the seat. and the feel of a low 11 quarter mile.
That's SCREAM to me.
Much improved drive ability, .90 G's pushing you back in the seat. and the feel of a low 11 quarter mile.
That's SCREAM to me.
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