http://www.9seriesparts.com/porscheperformancechip.html
Inexpensive, surprisingly, which is why I posted it for discussion... but is it any good?

Jet Chips Porsche ECM Recalibration Kit - Porsche 911

Fits: 1985 - 2004 Porsche 911 ECM Recalibration Kit
Brand: Jet Chips ECM Recalibration Kit
Part #: Jet Chips 65002

Description: ECM Recalibration Kit, Custom Programmed, This Kit Requires Your ECM To Be Sent To Jet Chips For Recalibration, Jet Will Recalibrated It And Overnight Shipped BackTo You, All Instructions and Shipping Materials Included.

Price: $337.86

 

I thought this was pretty cool on their site as well- but they don't seem to sell a programmer for 996 cars...

Hot Tools Porsche ECM Programmer - Porsche 911



Fits: 2006 - 2007 Porsche 911 ECM Recalibration Kit
Brand: Hot Tools ECM Programmer
Part #: Hot Tools S5BXGM35003

Description: i-Flash 2534 Global On-Board Programmer Software (Hardware Sold Seperately, Part Number BXBD36721) -- Stop Sending Your Customers To The Dealer! The i-Flash Lets you replace or recalibrate ECMs. Updating calibrations are the "21st Century Tune Up" that often correct DTCs that are set incorrectly, transmission shift points, timing issues, fuel economy and many other driveability problems. The i-Flash 2534 Global Programmer is a J2534 compliant passthrough reprogrammer and can be use on nonJ2534 systems. Connect it to you PC, download the latest updates from the manufacturer and upload to your customer\'s vehicle. Capabilities: GM TIS 2000 Programming, SAE J2534 Programming, Chrysler Programming including VIN and Mileage. Supported Protocols: ISO 9141, ISO KWP 2000, SAE Ji850 PWM, SAE J1850 VPW, CAN, SCI SAE J2610, GM 8192 UART. Software Requirements: PC with available serial port or appropriate adapter, Windows 98 or higher, Access to internet, Subscription to Manufacturer for programming data (first year\'s subscription included) Hardware Sold Seperately, Part Number BXGM35003

Price: $1,020.00

 

So I called Jet Chips, they are located in Huntington Beach right off the 405.
http://www.jetchip.com/products.asp?...el=10001#10001

The reason for the lower price is this:
The ECM upgrade remaps spark / air / fuel and timing.
Thier programming does not change rev limit or top speed.
They will custom program for aftermarket add-ons such as intake / exhaust / altitude, you just tel them what you have installed.

They've been doing the ECM upgrades since 1989, and you can buy online + bring in your ECM locally to them for programming. They said if you bring it in, you can wait for it and it takes about 1-3 hours depending on how busy they are (8am-5pm M-F). They suggested calling ahead.

So that's the full info FWIW.

 

run away.
i had a jet chip for my 2001 Ford F150. after the electronics died two different times while driving i yanked it. luckily i was able to safely pull off on the shoulder of the freeway both times. pulled the module out and the truck would start again.

 

As stated above, I've only known Jet to create software for American vehicles, mainly trucks. I myself wouldn't trust a company like Jet with my Porsche software when other companies like Evolution and Powerchip have been tuning these cars for 10+ years.

 

I had a Jet chip in my Chevy truck. Didn't do anything noticable. In fact, I think it ran worse and I ended up putting the stock chip back in. I think I still have it in the garage somewhere.

 

guess it's the old addage 'you get what you pay for' eh?
I still think it's a bit over-the-top that a decent software upgrade costs almost $1k for a pcar. But if that's what it takes, so be it-

is there any advantage to GIAC tuning over Powerchip, etc? or is it the same thing / different name.