997.2 Turbo S Tune
01-17-2012, 12:22 AM
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997.2 Turbo S Tune
So, I've seen the posts asking why you would want to tune the ECU on a .2 Turbo S (suggesting that it is fast enough), and I agree it is amazing. But, has anyone put a tune on one of them? Softronic shows ~ 80hp gain, and from what I've read that is within the limits of the PDK. Just curious if anyone has done Softronic or other, and what your impressions are regarding the experience. I've already added a Europipe, and only have access to 91 octane if that helps. Appreciate any opinions.
01-17-2012, 09:13 PM
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Don't touch that ECU. It's already one of the fastest race cars made for the street, especially when you take into consideration the amount of power and torque generated by a 3.8L engine, strapped to your back, and the hp to weight ratio that this car possesses when compared to other sports cars. Let's face it, it's practically a space shuttle on wheels when you factor in the boost generated in sport plus mode. Just drive it. You'll never see all 530HP as it is.
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Any idea how much extra you got from the headers versus just the Europipe? 
01-18-2012, 01:14 PM
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If you think the car is fast now then you will love the tune. We have been using Softronic over here at POWERTECH for quite some time now and have not had any issues at all. The tune is an awesome modification and will make the car unbelievable. The tune will also modify the boost pressure when in sport mode as well. I highly recommend this to everyone.
As far as only having 91 octane available that wouldnt be an issue because as long as you specify that then Softronic will tune the car accordingly (you might not see the full 80 hp gain).
You will also want to make sure that anytime you take the car in for service (unless you use an independant shop) that you flash it back to stock to prevent warranty issues.
As far as only having 91 octane available that wouldnt be an issue because as long as you specify that then Softronic will tune the car accordingly (you might not see the full 80 hp gain).
You will also want to make sure that anytime you take the car in for service (unless you use an independant shop) that you flash it back to stock to prevent warranty issues.
01-18-2012, 07:24 PM
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01-18-2012, 11:19 PM
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So, I've seen the posts asking why you would want to tune the ECU on a .2 Turbo S (suggesting that it is fast enough), and I agree it is amazing. But, has anyone put a tune on one of them? Softronic shows ~ 80hp gain, and from what I've read that is within the limits of the PDK. Just curious if anyone has done Softronic or other, and what your impressions are regarding the experience. I've already added a Europipe, and only have access to 91 octane if that helps. Appreciate any opinions.
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01-19-2012, 04:02 AM
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Put snow tires on your car, and drive it
I was amazed how well my 996TT w/ snows did
also agree on UMW, not sure if he has anything for the 997 though
I would check with him first though, before considering anything else
Put snow tires on your car, and drive it
I was amazed how well my 996TT w/ snows did
also agree on UMW, not sure if he has anything for the 997 though
I would check with him first though, before considering anything else
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We have built hybrid v.vane turbos. It wakes the car up nicely.
I do not have any dyno numbers to back up this statement, but I have been told that it is a waste to change the headers or cats on a DFI car. I would like to dyno the cars before and after for myself to prove that statement.
I do not have any dyno numbers to back up this statement, but I have been told that it is a waste to change the headers or cats on a DFI car. I would like to dyno the cars before and after for myself to prove that statement.
