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Nov 9, 2011 | 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lopro

I see it as an insurance claim, the PCNA are going to try any way shape or form of getting out of supplying you a new engine in the event of failure

PCNA is like the insurance adjuster when the engine goes bad, They can and will dig as deep as they like to void the warrentee, although you could always flash it back and remove any change of detection as others have mentioned.

This has been discussed forever but even if ECU is flashed back to stock, I believe that Porsche can determine that the ECU was modified previously.

Nov 9, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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even if ECU is flashed back to stock, I believe that Porsche can determine that the ECU was modified previously.

really eh, I didnt know that. So no matter what you do they can tell eh?

Nov 9, 2011 | 01:33 PM

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This has been discussed forever but even if ECU is flashed back to stock, I believe that Porsche can determine that the ECU was modified previously.

According to softronic this is not true.

As long as you restore your original file, your car is exactly that, on it's original file.

As such Porsche can't detect jack!

Nov 9, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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I imagine a program writer such as softronic would know best, Afterall they have the knowledge to write the programs

I guess its just a matter of it being worth the coin

Nov 10, 2011 | 07:36 PM

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sales@ECU Tuning Group is just really nice

Upgrading the software, gains are in fact very noticeable (22-24hp & 16lbs tq). Additional features are increased throttle response, removal of hesitation/flat spots, and increased exhaust volume. Forum member, mikli, is very satisfied with the tune.

Nov 10, 2011 | 07:44 PM

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Nov 10, 2011 | 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sales@ECU Tuning Group

These are substantial gains, What are you asking for such a softwear flash for gt3 997.1?

I may be in the market and does this require sending in the ecu? or.?

Nov 10, 2011 | 09:40 PM

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I dont necessarily beleive those results on a NA engine just from a flash.

Nov 10, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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Getting mine flashed tomorrow....we'll see if there is a big difference. Exhaust goes and intake go in next week. I'll update you guys.

Nov 10, 2011 | 10:16 PM

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will you be adding the intake and exhaust before the flash>?

Nov 10, 2011 | 10:20 PM

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Flash first....had to order the exhaust.

Nov 10, 2011 | 10:21 PM

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Getting mine flashed tomorrow....we'll see if there is a big difference. Exhaust goes and intake go in next week. I'll update you guys.

Which flash are you going with?

Nov 10, 2011 | 10:55 PM

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Is your car a 3.6 or 3.8? Is it still under warranty? What Software are you going with and are you going to dyno before and after?

Nov 11, 2011 | 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sales@ECU Tuning Group

wow........do u have any dyno sheets? Im assuming this is for NA?

Nov 11, 2011 | 06:25 AM

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Warranty is with Porsceh...NOT...the dealer. tampering with your ECU will void your power train warranty. It's as simple as that...don't believe me...call Porsche Cars North America in Atlanta and ask them...I did!