What is the first mod you would recommend for my 2004 996tt, so far totally stock.

 

What goal(s) do you have in mind?

 

I would like to increase hp to around 500 plus if possible without breaking the bank.

 

I was thinking of flashing the ECU first, any recommendations as to what is best?

 

Also would there be any sense in changing the turbo's or would that change the driveability too much?

 

Flash alone would be good. Flash and exhaust would be better. VERY happy with my EPL tuned combination.

 

6speed? Tip? X50? What's your budget? Bank to you and bank to me are likely two different things! Exhaust is a big one but finding one that won't drone could be tough. There's a mod to drill a hole in the stock exhaust that looks like it would be helpful and is obviously free to do. Won't replace the huge benefits of an exhaust system but it's a start. Flash for sure! 500HP at the wheels or flywheel? Needs more info.....

P.S. Diverter valves ever been swapped out? Are you doing the work or is someone else?

 

GT2 aero kit and lowering springs to look as fast as it is.


But a flash is considerably cheaper.

 

Need to think through what mods you might do before you buy software....that way it can be tuned accordingly.

 

Flash first, exhaust / suspension second and third, depends on which you value higher - sound/power or handling.

Ideally, do all three and you will be in great shape.

 

Exhaust and Flash. Cost effective way to more HP. Of course the stock suspension is junk and more HP will only make it feel worse.

 

John, I'm surprised that you'd suggest that order as if you get a flash for a stock exhaust, he may need a reflash if he gets an exhaust. I'd go with an exhaust and dv's first, then get a good flash and tune.

 

I was had the same question when I got my car a couple of months ago.

I decided to do the ECU flash first. Got it from Dan @ Vivid and it was the easiest mod I've ever done on a car. Don't see how you can beat it for cost, convenience, and effectiveness.The difference it makes is hard to believe. There are other reputable vendors on this site that have the ECU flash available as well and you should talk to each of them.

Next I'm adding a 3" exhaust from Markski @ 911 Tuning.

You're going to find out that starting the mod process on these cars is easy - it's the stopping that will be hard.

 

yep i agree about the stock susp. (in a 01 anyway)put pss9s on mine would never look bach except in fear. key is get air in get air out.... you will have to change the flash as you mod. example new turbos with a stock ecu will run like a rambler.... i would turbos,air box exhaust, piping and flash if u can do it all at once don't run around with all that stuff with a stock ecu... good luck it never stops till u run outa funds

 

Scott,

This is why I recommend the flash first - A flash is a much bigger performance increase than an exhaust and all flashes are based on an aftermarket exhaust, so there is no need to change the flash when you get an exhaust. In the mean time, the car will run just fine with the stock exhaust.