ECU Programming questions
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ECU Programming questions
I was thinking about having the ECU reprogrammed on my 01 996TT. This is my 10th Porsche, first turbo. I have had some of my other P-cars "chipped" and reprogrammed with marginal results that really never met claimed increases. Most of the prices for programming the 996 TT seem to range from $3000-$5500. The most I have ever paid for electronic tuning was $500. Is there something special about the 996TT. Is the cost really for R&D ?. All but unichip actually do not tune to the individual car, so claims for 60 to 90, (yes 90 H.P). from ECU programming go unproven unless you Dyno yourself. I guess my questions are
1. If anyone has results other then seat-of-the-pants, H.P. improvement, that lives up to the tuners claims.
2. Are tuners "sharing" software to program, under different names.
3. What makes Programming the ECU cost more then most other vehicles.
1. If anyone has results other then seat-of-the-pants, H.P. improvement, that lives up to the tuners claims.
2. Are tuners "sharing" software to program, under different names.
3. What makes Programming the ECU cost more then most other vehicles.