New guy New porsche
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 40
From: Florida
Rep Power: 20
New guy New porsche
Hey guys just got into a new carrera, this is my first porsche so im sort of in the test phase, so far i love this car. Im not new to the high performance world mine has just been on the corvette side my whole life. Few questions for the 997 crowd is there anyway to get a tune or flash this car? what are some good basic mods for some extra Hp. few pics for ya
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 7,733
From: Kuwait City,Kuwait
Rep Power: 334
welcome to the forum and congradulations on your new car. If you want some nice mods for a little power gain go for the plenum, evoms air intake, giac flash and fabspeed mufflers//evoms headers.
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 992
From: CT
Rep Power: 98
First off get yourself 5k miles on the odometer before contemplating any modifications. The car doesn't really come into its own until then. Next understand that the 3.6 is pretty much maxed out on its own -- the claims of tuners will show you that (meaning, not much HP/TQ can be coaxed from your engine). The car has plenty of power, which you will realize once past break-in and then once you have "full power" (about 5k). On my 997S I only did headers / cats / mufflers (AWE) and am very happy with the increased responsiveness, the added power and torque, and the sound (key to hear where the engine is when on the track).
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Trending Topics
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 135
From: NC
Rep Power: 25
Congrats on the new car. Before I bought the 997S last year, I had a C5 ZO6 that I enjoyed a lot, both on street and track. As you have found, the 911 is a lot different. I've been doing track schools now for about 6 years, and the two cars are both a lot of fun on track, but very different too. During the course of the last few years, and tracking three different cars, I've formed a definite opinion on car mods. Buy the car that most closely meets your needs in totally stock form, and maintain it that way. Or, if you get seriously into track events, buy or prepare a dedicated track car. Anything in between is, IMO, a mistake. And for lots of reasons, such as cost, reliability, marketability, ease of maintenance, warranty issues, and safety. The only modification I have made is GT3 Cup car front lower control arms. This is almost a necessity to get enough camber to avoid extreme outside tire wear on track. And it improves handling; but not an issue for street use. You have come from a car that, comparatively speaking, is very cheap and simple to modify in a number of ways. As you will find out, cheap doesn't find its way into many conversations about Porsche parts or shop work. I believe you are well advised to not tinker, at least for a while.
I won't tell you the Porsche is the panacea from the Corvette curse. In fact, there are a few things I prefer about the Vette. I can see myself owning either one in the future. But enjoy the Porsche, and as you get used to its handling dynamics, you will really appreciate some of its characteristics.
I won't tell you the Porsche is the panacea from the Corvette curse. In fact, there are a few things I prefer about the Vette. I can see myself owning either one in the future. But enjoy the Porsche, and as you get used to its handling dynamics, you will really appreciate some of its characteristics.
