power kit vs chip
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 454
Likes: 1
From: Detroit, Michigan
power kit vs chip
What's the difference between Gert's power kit for an additional 25-30 hp @$4000++ and a Rennsport chip for an additional 25-30 hp @ $1100+++ other than several thousand dollars?
Racer
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: PeachTree City, GA
The only OEM powerkit that I know if is the 3.8L RS engine kit and is about 10,000 plus and consists of many engine enhancements(new p&c, etc...), mufflers and other goodies. The kit only yields about 15-20hp. The Rennsport chip also yields about 15hp.
The 3.8L kit will yield substantial torque increase and comes with a very high coolness factor, while the Rennsport chip just comes with a pretty high coolness factor and gives a good torque increase.
Seriously though, two very different types of upgrades... like comparing apples to oranges.
The 3.8L kit will yield substantial torque increase and comes with a very high coolness factor, while the Rennsport chip just comes with a pretty high coolness factor and gives a good torque increase.
Seriously though, two very different types of upgrades... like comparing apples to oranges.
RL Technical Advisor
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 11,870
Likes: 75
From: Portland Oregon
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by YellowC4S:
<strong>What's the difference between Gert's power kit for an additional 25-30 hp @$4000++ and a Rennsport chip for an additional 25-30 hp @ $1100+++ other than several thousand dollars?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Hi:
LOL,....Its amazing how the chip numbers grow, yes?
Seriously though, our chips make about 15-18 HP, depending on local fuel and each individual engine. I'd be in "Fat City" if they DID make a 25-30 HP difference,....
The power kit is really the 3.8 RS upgrade and with the right software, its worth 25-30 HP. The 3.8 RS ECU will not start an OBDII car so '96 & later USA 993's need the original ECU re-programmed for that upgrade.
My last comment would be that any 3.6 should get some internal upgrades (valve springs, retainers & rod bolts) to take full advantage of the 3.8 kit. This permits safe operation to 7000 RPM and that,.............makes a difference!
<strong>What's the difference between Gert's power kit for an additional 25-30 hp @$4000++ and a Rennsport chip for an additional 25-30 hp @ $1100+++ other than several thousand dollars?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Hi:
LOL,....Its amazing how the chip numbers grow, yes?
Seriously though, our chips make about 15-18 HP, depending on local fuel and each individual engine. I'd be in "Fat City" if they DID make a 25-30 HP difference,....
The power kit is really the 3.8 RS upgrade and with the right software, its worth 25-30 HP. The 3.8 RS ECU will not start an OBDII car so '96 & later USA 993's need the original ECU re-programmed for that upgrade.
My last comment would be that any 3.6 should get some internal upgrades (valve springs, retainers & rod bolts) to take full advantage of the 3.8 kit. This permits safe operation to 7000 RPM and that,.............makes a difference!
