ECU upgrade time
#16
Originally Posted by MARKSKI
UMW is great like KPG states....
In ur case, however, since u have the k24s already.... I would use Protomotive since you can upgrade to the k24/18s turbos for a fraction of the price... and have lethal turbos....
just my opinion...
markski
In ur case, however, since u have the k24s already.... I would use Protomotive since you can upgrade to the k24/18s turbos for a fraction of the price... and have lethal turbos....
just my opinion...
markski
#17
Originally Posted by Dirty Mac
What are K24/18s?
markski
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
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#18
I am sure there are some differences in aftermarket DV's. I understand most anything is safer/better than the stock plastic units. I suggest talking to which ever tuner you go with for the ecu and see what they advise. Mine came from Protomotive as did the ECU, K24/18 hybrid turbo's with WG's, 5 bar.FPR, and Greddy boost controller. Who ever you choose you should feel as if you are in a different car. Mine is nght and day over the stock X50 package.
#19
DM, hope ya get it done before the Sebring winterfest event!! I am pretty sure your car has 100 cell cat with the exhaust, so you are fine there.
Need to check the records of the car. You probably are going to want to go with upgraded diverters just to be able to handle the extra boost pressure so you dont loose any. Also as fast as you are at the track you dont want some of the more common weak points of the car still there so DV's are in the near future.
Also, to help hold boost ( and also cost effective) I went with the EVO waste gate upgrade, this also maximizes holding boost down the back straight at Sebring!!
Not to overload you but another thing that I did and you can "consider" is upgrading your turbo boost hoses to the high pressure silicon variety (red of course) Because again at the track with the new ECU flash and added boost you dont want to "blow a hose", so I recommend that as well.
All of the above are interconnected and my BIGGEST concern is failure at the track (of the car of course!)
Now get those brakes bled and I'll see ya next week!!! tom
Need to check the records of the car. You probably are going to want to go with upgraded diverters just to be able to handle the extra boost pressure so you dont loose any. Also as fast as you are at the track you dont want some of the more common weak points of the car still there so DV's are in the near future.
Also, to help hold boost ( and also cost effective) I went with the EVO waste gate upgrade, this also maximizes holding boost down the back straight at Sebring!!
Not to overload you but another thing that I did and you can "consider" is upgrading your turbo boost hoses to the high pressure silicon variety (red of course) Because again at the track with the new ECU flash and added boost you dont want to "blow a hose", so I recommend that as well.
All of the above are interconnected and my BIGGEST concern is failure at the track (of the car of course!)
Now get those brakes bled and I'll see ya next week!!! tom
#20
Originally Posted by MARKSKI
They are Protomotive hybrid turbos utilizing k24s with 18g Misubishi compressors... these are the same ones Divirextreme has on his Proto car when he ran the 10.6 1/4 run at 136. mph...
markski
markski
#21
Originally Posted by tom kerr
DM, hope ya get it done before the Sebring winterfest event!! I am pretty sure your car has 100 cell cat with the exhaust, so you are fine there.
Need to check the records of the car. You probably are going to want to go with upgraded diverters just to be able to handle the extra boost pressure so you dont loose any. Also as fast as you are at the track you dont want some of the more common weak points of the car still there so DV's are in the near future.
Also, to help hold boost ( and also cost effective) I went with the EVO waste gate upgrade, this also maximizes holding boost down the back straight at Sebring!!
Not to overload you but another thing that I did and you can "consider" is upgrading your turbo boost hoses to the high pressure silicon variety (red of course) Because again at the track with the new ECU flash and added boost you dont want to "blow a hose", so I recommend that as well.
All of the above are interconnected and my BIGGEST concern is failure at the track (of the car of course!)
Now get those brakes bled and I'll see ya next week!!! tom
Need to check the records of the car. You probably are going to want to go with upgraded diverters just to be able to handle the extra boost pressure so you dont loose any. Also as fast as you are at the track you dont want some of the more common weak points of the car still there so DV's are in the near future.
Also, to help hold boost ( and also cost effective) I went with the EVO waste gate upgrade, this also maximizes holding boost down the back straight at Sebring!!
Not to overload you but another thing that I did and you can "consider" is upgrading your turbo boost hoses to the high pressure silicon variety (red of course) Because again at the track with the new ECU flash and added boost you dont want to "blow a hose", so I recommend that as well.
All of the above are interconnected and my BIGGEST concern is failure at the track (of the car of course!)
Now get those brakes bled and I'll see ya next week!!! tom
RED hoses? They don't have yellow?
Failure at the track is definitely something I want to avoid especially considering we drive are cars to the track. It's a long walk back home.
Will you be on the track at the same time as me or do they run us at different times? Will I be driving solo or do they have have the same set up as PCA? Are you an instructor with PBOC too? 6 days and counting.
#22
Originally Posted by Dirty Mac
What do you mean when you say that I will never have to take out the ECU? Do they send me the flash equipment?
I'm trying to decide between GIAC and UMW right now. GIAC has the most cars out there, is very well respected, and offers full credit on programming costs when doing future upgrades. Kevin provides $1000 credit towards future upgrades.
#23
All the above options are good. You won't make a mistake with going to anyone of the tuners mentioned by the guys. One thing that would really make a difference on the track is getting coilovers and a performance Alignment. The improvment would outweigh the boost IMHO.
#24
Originally Posted by Shark01
GIAC has the most cars out there, is very well respected, and offers full credit on programming costs when doing future upgrades. Kevin provides $1000 credit towards future upgrades.
just so you know.. Protomotive only charges $365 for future ecu upgrades ...
and the real difference is that it includes a custom tune as well if you drop the car off to them... now that is a steal...
markski
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
Last edited by markski@markskituning; 01-14-2007 at 04:45 PM.
#25
I will throw in another mention of Orton Performance. Neil is doing some very impressive things and he has worked with me on three of my cars and I have always been very impressed. You can check him out at www.ortonusa.com.
#26
Thanks for that little nuggett Markski! AS you know I have the Protomotive ECU and I didn't know it was only $365.00 for up grades. What should I do next.....hmmmmm. Things that MAKE you go Hmmmmmm.
#27
john... I told you but you were like a little kid in a candy store... LOL
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
#29
LOL.... take ur time enjoy ur car.... good things come to those who wait....
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL