Originally Posted by sober_owl
(Post 15526646)
for those that have gotten a tune.. how does it compare to just getting a sprintbooster to increase throttle response..?
i would guess a dyno tune is the only real way of getting the best performance.. not all engines are the same.. how can a mail order tune fit them all? |
Originally Posted by Milo2361
(Post 15526371)
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current mods on my 07 997 base: Engine rebuilt by Vision Motorsports, included polished and ported heads, knife edged crank. (long story) Fabspeed dual cone intake Borla Headers AWE 200cell Cats Borla Mufflers ...... . |
Originally Posted by lowbee
(Post 15526905)
I am interested in how your car sound with the Borla headers and mufflers, take some videos please..
. posts #26 and #30 😁 |
Originally Posted by cwheeler
(Post 15526420)
Remember the hp/tq numbers are at the peaks, and not over the whole curves. You should get some decent gains across the curve tho.
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Box arrived, install this week, I will detail the install and driving characteristics asap. Stay tuned....couldn't resist!
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Not sure i get why you would tune an unmoddified car. Are you going to dyno pre and post to see what the actual increases are? Otherwise hard to see whether it makes any sense. And butt dynos are not known for there accuracy....
Mine has been pretty modded and will consider a tune in the spring when i am back from my road trip. Lots of off the shelf systems but would prob lean towards a local dyno tune |
Any updates on this? Very curious to see your results!
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Originally Posted by Milo2361
(Post 15543626)
Any updates on this? Very curious to see your results!
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Originally Posted by vern1
(Post 15528599)
Not sure i get why you would tune an unmoddified car. Are you going to dyno pre and post to see what the actual increases are? Otherwise hard to see whether it makes any sense. And butt dynos are not known for there accuracy....
Mine has been pretty modded and will consider a tune in the spring when i am back from my road trip. Lots of off the shelf systems but would prob lean towards a local dyno tune
Originally Posted by jpclinging
(Post 15547098)
Tune going in this week!!
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So the Hex Tune is in. Overall the experience was surprisingly easy to do. Here are my thoughts on each stage of getting the tune:
Why: My cars have always been bone stock but I wanted to finally get a bit more out of the car. I have worked with Porsche as a driver for 12 years and have driven everything under the sun. I am intimately aware of the reliability of the cars and the engine so I knew the car/engine could handle whatever I put on it, I wanted a bit more power but not a loud exhaust or intake. I did tons of research on tunes, who is good, better, best etc. Ultimately I landed on VF as they have a stellar reputation as an engineering firm, not so much as a simple tuner shop. I guess I see them as the BBS wheels of tuning. How: After checking with friends that have VF tuned cars (mostly Lamborghini) and was given the thumbs up I ordered online, it would be better if VF had a bit more info online as to what to expect from the tune as posed to simple hp/tq numbers. UPS delivered a few days later. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...9d28a82506.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...2f4522e955.jpg The box contained a usb cord that is specifically for my car and a few bis of swag from VF. The Install: I am not a tech guy, my VCR still flashes 12:00!! So I figured if I could do this anyone could. So the cord plugs into the OBD port in the car and the other side in a PC (Mac will not work), after tracking down a friend with a PC (2 days..) I was in business. I followed the online instructions, they were kinda clear but could use some new images, but overall easy to follow. All the data required is put into preloaded boxes so you can't go wrong. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...bc4cad36aa.jpg Once the stock tune is uploaded you send it to the email provided and wait for about 24 hours. Then an email arrives, like Santa at Christmas!! and you have your tune that is specific to your car. The install was super easy just connect the cords again click a couple of buttons and in about 10 minutes the tune is uploaded. You are provided 2 files in the email, your stock tune and the new VF tune. That was you can return to stock anytime. The Price: For a couple of donuts shy of $1000 I would say the price is more than fair for the power. The drive: Once installed I wasted no time with the test, now as I said I'm no tech but I was a professional test diver for most of my career so I know what I'm looking and feeling for. The power addition is smooth and factory like, the throttle response is slightly enhanced in normal mode and noticeably enhanced in sport mode. The HP comes on around 4200rpm at mid throttle and is noticeable, the easiest way to describe it would be like taking 997.1 and making it feel like a 997.2, just enough more power to be noticed and appreciated. No change in idle or fuel economy so far. I would have no problem recommending this to anyone. The company: Here is the link to VF in you are interested. https://vfe1.com/products/porsche-99...-gt3-gt2-turbo https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f6ff3924a8.jpg |
Seat of the pants, you think you picked up 10, 20hp? Or did it more shift the power band around?
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Originally Posted by cwheeler
(Post 15563083)
Seat of the pants, you think you picked up 10, 20hp? Or did it more shift the power band around?
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Thanks for the insight and review of the tune. I have been thinking about this for a long time as well. In your research have you heard of any additional maintenance that might be required after running a tune long term? For example, needing spark plugs changed or new coils more often?? Or what about passing smog inspections? Do you need to revert to original file to pass smog? Just curious if you found any info like that.
Thanks again for the review, very tempting:thumbup: |
Yes thank you! Very tempting.
I sent the following questions to VF technical service, but figure I would post them here too to see if you had any info: 1. can they tune for 91 octane? California only sells 91 and it causes an engine knock if you blip the throttle below 2,500 RPM. (At least thats the explanation I got). 2. does the tune for the base 997 increase throttle response (like C2S sport mode). |
Originally Posted by TheBruce
(Post 15563265)
Yes thank you! Very tempting.
I sent the following questions to VF technical service, but figure I would post them here too to see if you had any info: 1. can they tune for 91 octane? California only sells 91 and it causes an engine knock if you blip the throttle below 2,500 RPM. (At least thats the explanation I got). 2. does the tune for the base 997 increase throttle response (like C2S sport mode). |
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