to revo chip or not to revo chip?
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to revo chip or not to revo chip?
hi all, i have an my06 997 c2 cab. i am thinking about getting the revo ecu mod.i had an 04 box s that i modded ..i put dansk hearders and evo cold air, and revo chip,,,and the revo chip kind of put the the other parts together and i got betwween 22 and 30 hp depending of how you do the math..but i just wonder if just the revo software would make a noticeble difference say atleast 10 hp..please any opinions or thoughts would be great..thanks
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Revo does not yet offer a flash for the 997. GIAC is probably the most popular flash in the US for the 997. Check out giacusa.com or AWE.
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Originally Posted by DJ23
Dave, what do you think of the PowerChip?
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Most of my chip 'experience' stems from my Audi TT 225 days. I had a Revo flash done and it was really amazing. Keep in mind that the Audi TT 225 is a turbo and that the power gains from manipulating the ECU (i.e. more boost please) are significantly greater than a naturally aspirated motor. Nonetheless, Revo mad my Audi nnight and day.
I was an Audiworld guy before I got my Carrera, so I know most of the thinking from the 'Audi TT POV' about chips. Most of the peeps there used GIAC and Revo and APR (? I think that was it) - there were of course endless debates about which was better, but most Audi TT peeps would agree that chipping their cars was a good thing.
For the record, the only 'problems' I had with the chip involved replacing my DV twice (diverter valve) which is basically recommended when you chip most turbo cars. These are reasonably cheap and definitely DIY things.
Sorry for the rant,...I'm procrastinating.
I'm not sure what I will personally do with my car. I am guessing that around the two year mark I will be wanting more power. I may leave it stock and wait until I can justify a TT (the Porsche kind). Maybe I'll do the intake and exhaust just to make me feel better!
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Dave, what do you think of the PowerChip?
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I was told today that revo has a five hour temporary flash. This is a try it and see if you like it kind of thing at no charge. ECU reverts back to "baseline " after five hours of driving. A friend had this in place at Sebring today on his 996 TURBO and was very pleased. I'm not sure if he intends to write the $3000 check to make it permanent though
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Originally Posted by pedsurg
I was told today that revo has a five hour temporary flash. This is a try it and see if you like it kind of thing at no charge. ECU reverts back to "baseline " after five hours of driving. A friend had this in place at Sebring today on his 996 TURBO and was very pleased. I'm not sure if he intends to write the $3000 check to make it permanent though
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Revo (like GIAC) also offers SPS (serial port switch) devices that allow you to change 'fuel' (for different octane 91-104) and boost (for turbos). The SPS devices also allow you to flash "valet" mode (doesn't go more than 10-20 mph) and "theft" mode (can't start car w/o the SPS device).