Up grading computer chip on a Boxster?

I have a 97 Boxster. I believe I can chip the car out and add a few mods such as airintake to bring the bhp up considerably. Does anyone know of a good place to get what I need?:smoker2:

One of the few places I know that does re-programming of the motronic system for Porsche is FVD.

FVD (http://www.fvd.de/katalog/katalog/tuning%20chips_en.htm)


I am doing a 3.4 conversion on my 2.5 Boxster.
info here (http://www.qplanet.org/boxster1.html)

I noticed that you are oversea's. Would there be a difference in computers for the American spec cars? It seems that it would be a pain in the butt to send a computer across the ocean when I might do the same here. Those prices are in pounds to.:confused: :confused:

The prices are in euro , and btw you have an interesting project there Q , and yeah the US spec cars are way less powerfull... Manufacturers claim that the differences aren't that big but they are big if you try it out on a dyno , fortunatelly i live on the "right" side of the ocean... Not that i have anything against the US , but Europe is better for cars at least , unrestricted roads in Germany , all the best cars in the most powerful versions...

You are right about the roads and the cars!!! Dallas has the worst drivers I have ever seen! I work for BMW also here, and there is a big difference in the cars that Europe offers. I have found some chips from a California company, but they are a little pricier. If you know of a link to a European manufacturer of chips that would accomodate a US spec car please let me know. Thanks

rhodie

we have our computers sent from Australia to Germany for FVD to do the work.
If your US spec cars are down on hp for smog requirements, sending the computer away is probably a good thing. :)

Another option would be to piggy-back a Motec or Autronic onto your factory computer.
...they can be bought ex Australia, and our currency exchange is a lot more favourable.

Thanks Tom :) Its slowly getting there, wish I had more time to spend on it. :(

Originally posted by Q..
rhodie

we have our computers sent from Australia to Germany for FVD to do the work.
If your US spec cars are down on hp for smog requirements, sending the computer away is probably a good thing. :)

Another option would be to piggy-back a Motec or Autronic onto your factory computer.
...they can be bought ex Australia, and our currency exchange is a lot more favourable.

Thanks Tom :) Its slowly getting there, wish I had more time to spend on it. :(

It's not that easy , because usually us spec cars also have a different exhaust with more restrictive cats or rear mufflers etc, and they have chips that set the engine to make it run good combined with the new exhaust , but then again a combination like a good sport exhaust + intake + computers upgrade may not be that effective if it comes to hp , but for sure the engine will be better with it , and if you consider some more serious mods then this is a good start...

I was always under the impression that the smog detuning was done via the camshafts & engine management.......:confused: :confused: :confused:

Originally posted by Q..
I was always under the impression that the smog detuning was done via the camshafts & engine management.......:confused: :confused: :confused:

I don't really know how the manufacturers do it , but f.e there is one porsche 959 in the US , and it has a whole new exhaust system , i had the link to the page somewhere but i can't find it now....

You guy's down there are enjoying all the benefits! Although there are percs to being in the states, owning a Porsche that has to conform to certain specs is frustrating. I think I have found a place in Cali that will help me out. www.superchips.com
Smog and engine management can be monitored via the computer also, but I am really looking to bring my bhp up about 40 or so.
:D

Perks to living in the States.

.....hmmm, you cars are so cheap compared to ours,
your petrol is cheap, your parts are cheap, your..... :(

*Q packs bags to move to the US * :D

Originally posted by Q..
*Q packs bags to move to the US * :D

Where he won't find the unrestricted autobahns that are in germany , and where pepole drive riced out civics and pick-up trucks... Btw i'd love to get gas as cheap as americans...

LOL :)

So petrol is cheap there..:eek: At least you never waited in line like my folks did Back in Rhodesia!
As far as the civics and such, you would laugh your ass off. Dallas is a little MExico also, and they lower jeep wranglers and put spoilers on Mercedes and lexus sedans. Gold package? Lets see....gold steering wheels, chain license plate frames, hydrolics on hyndai sonatas and ford escorts!!!
It's quite funny to see it all. I bet your roads are better than ours.
By the way Q, nice photography!!
Rhodie packs his bags and moves to Sydney:frog: The sheila's are hot down there!!:bandit:

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Q,
take a look at your next car...

http://www.conceptcarz.com/views/ShowPic.asp?car_id=2381&picID=7742

Originally posted by rhodie
Q,
take a look at your next car...

http://www.conceptcarz.com/views/ShowPic.asp?car_id=2381&picID=7742

Damn , i'd love to have that car , but i don't know if i'd love to drive it... i'll have pepole following me everywhere i go , i would only drive it by the night and when passing pepole they would just be like "damn , what kind of car that was?" :finger: ... Btw i still think that a Techart GT Street , or some gemballa etc prepared porsche turbo will give it a run for way less money...

Right, I would go nuts with one of those. :devil:
We had an auto show here in Dallas lastmonth. Lexus had a weird concept car that I am still trying to find a pic of. I will post one when I get it. It kind of looked like it was a prolwer cross with a dune buggy!
WILD looking. Is you A8 standard?

Here it is I found it. Here click on this.
Is this weird or what?

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/020104la-3.htm

Here it is I found it. Here click on this.
Is this weird or what?

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/020104la-3.htm

rhodie

Photography - thankyou, I appreciate that :)
Chicks in Sydney - agreed :D

:D Well, send some over!!
I'll swap you for some of these high maintenance Dallas girls!
Anyhow, I may be sending my computer of to that place I was telling you about. We are still working out a deal!

rhodie

Carrera GT hmmmm :):):)
I think my wife likes them even more than I do. !

speaking of which, don't send any Dallas girls - I may have a hard time explaining them
;)

Are you doing a dyno run before & after the chip install ?
....may be worth it - assess power gain & air / fuel ratios.
Let me know how you go.

:rolleyes: Hey Q..
I will probably get the dyno done at the end of the month. I am busy at work so I have to find the time to do it.
Sorry about the Dallas girls. I forget that I am single sometimes!!
Your old lady would have a fit!!
:devil:

Originally posted by rhodie

Is you A8 standard?


What do you mean ? My car? Yeah , it's quite standard expect it's the s-version with 360 hp , sport suspension , chrome details , 18 wheels etc.
Click the link in my sig to know more....

:smoker2: I see. The dash and a/c controls are so much different from what I have seen. What's up with all the wrecked Porsche's out behind your turbo?

Originally posted by rhodie

Sorry about the Dallas girls. I forget that I am single sometimes!!
Your old lady would have a fit!!
:devil:

ROFLMAO :D :D :D :D :D ...yep.!

Go to www.evoms.com/p%20boxster%/20main.htm/
They have a level 3 upgrade that should give you aruond 50 - 60 extra hp. After that you'll need to get MSD cd ignition box from performanceproducts.com, and a set of high performance ignition wires. Total cost is around 4k. If you want another 80-100hp on top of that, there is a company out of Baltimore who will custom install a supercharger. Cost for that is up around 8k.