Softronic ECU Flash Tuning » 996

Flashed Porsche 996TT Puts Down a STRONG 417awhp and 480tq

SoftronicTuning.com — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:51:22 +0000

We flashed a customers 996TT recently and had a chance to dyno the car today with some impressive numbers. To make sure all was safe and correct, we dynoed the car on a Mustang AWD dyno and logged the boost pressure with our Durametric tool. Doing a 3rd gear pull, the boost was spot on at 1.0bar through our datalogs. Generally a flashed 996TT makes about 410awhp and 415tq. For some ODD reason, this 996TT made 480ft/lbs of torque and 417awhp. So… Thought we would share the dyno, the Softronic Tuning experience, and the picture.

Car has Softronic ECU Flash, Agency Power DV’s, Silicone FHose, K&N Flat Panel.

Just Flashed Another Porsche 996TT in Under 30 Minutes!

SoftronicTuning.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:46 +0000

Vivid Racing just got done flashing a customers 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo in under 30 mins! With the new Flasher Client software, we were able to read out the car and have a new file back instantly. This file tuned for 91 octane here in Arizona will add 80HP to the car. In addition to the ECU Flash, this customer also has the Agency Power diverter valves, silicone F-Hose, and K&N flat panel filter. Check out the short video and picture of the process.

996 Turbo Tuned at the Texas Mile

SoftronicTuning.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:14:18 +0000

We visited the Texas Mile event on October 16-18 where cars competed to see what their top speed would be in a standing mile. This customers red 996 Turbo was complete stock except a K&N filter and some diverter valves. We added a K16 ECU flash to take it from .6bar to 1.0bar of boost and add almost 80 horsepower to the car. Needless to say the driver improved his top speed tremendously! Softronic was able to remotely flash his car through the OBDII port wirelessly completely the entire upload and download in just under 2 hours on site.

Tial Alpha 3071 Turbos Tuned on a 996 Turbo

SoftronicTuning.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:25:33 +0000

One of our customers from Poland has this awesome Porsche 996 Turbo that we just got done tuning. His car features the Tial Alpha Series 3071 turbochargers with internal wastegates. In addition to the turbos, he is running an upgraded exhaust, headers, clutch, spark plugs 71lb injectors, and some more bits and pieces. The customer has provided us with datalogs verifying the spot on AFRs. Soon to upgrade the intercooler hose/plenum and intercoolers, this car will be making some big horsepower. Stay tuned for more pictures and videos! Just another custom ECU flash tune for a 996 Turbo by Softronic.

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996TT Down on Power and Only Reading .4-.5Bar???

SoftronicTuning.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:08:53 +0000

So you might be googling this and wondering why your ABS/PSM light is on and your Porsche 996 Turbo is only making .4 or .5bar. Don’t blame the tune, don’t yell at your dealer. This is a common problem for the Porsche 996TT cars with higher mileage or aftermarket intakes. What happens is the MAF sensor goes bad putting the car into limp mode. The MAF is located on the left side of the engine bay just behind the intake box on the intake tube. It requires a special T6 tool from Porsche to remove the bolts. This part can be replaced from anywhere around $200-$400 depending on the supplier. MAF can go bad for a number of reasons. Usually what will cause a bad MAF is unlaminar airflow.

The factory intake has a waffle looking screen that goes betwen the MAF and the intake box filter. This keeps the airflow that goes past the MAF laminar or “straight”. Turbulence can cause that very sensitive MAF sensor to fail. Another cause of the MAF failure is over oiling your aftermarket filter or touching the sensor and getting “dirt” on it. Make sure to only handle the sensor by the top plug and never grab the sensor part.

The 996TT MAF controls many applications in the car, when tuned properly, these can handle up to 800 horsepower at the crank. Remember to always run a diagnostic check on your car to see what codes may come up.

Freshly Tuned 996 Turbo from California

SoftronicTuning.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:31:44 +0000

One of our recent customers just reflashed his incredible black Porsche 996 Turbo with Softronic. The standard K16 flash for his 6 speed car was done on at night and he was tuned by the morning!

The customer emailed us, “Also wanted to give you my comments on the Softronic ECU upgrade — all I can say is HOLLY SMOKES!!! Best bang for the buck modification!! The car feels like the hand of god is trying to push you through the back of the seat when the turbos come on line now!! My eyeballs are still being removed from the back of my head! The car runs completely smooth at idle, and it feels completely civilized until you dip into the throttle.”

Glad your happy!

996 Turbo Tiptronic with K24/18G goes 10.96

SoftronicTuning.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Softronic customer Todd from the 6speedonline forums showed off his 996TT Tip sporting some K24/18G turbos, 60lb injectors, and other mods at the drag strip. His best 1/4 mile past yield him a 10.96. Softronic Tuned…

Porsche 3.6L Conversion 986 Boxster ECU Flash

SoftronicTuning.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:40:04 +0000

Porsche 3.6L in 986 Boxster ECU Flash – $1395

Softronic is one of the only companies doing conversion ECU tuning for 986 Boxster’s that have installed the larger 3.6L Carrera engine from a 996. This file will allow the ECU and vehicle to communication without any issues. If you need more information on this conversion or ECU tune, please contact us using our support page.

Stock Power – 320HP and 273TQ
Tuned Power – 340HP and 286TQ

What are the benefits/functions of going with Softronic compared to the competition?

Softronic does not require the removal of your ECU from the car. There is no down time at all.
Your car can be flashed at your convenience from the comfort of your own garage.
Softronic reflashing is done via a Client Cable that is connected to the OBDII port. The customer simply plugs the cable into the car and reads the file with a laptop per the instructions with the cable. Once the file is downloaded, it is emailed to the Softronic secure server where the file is tuned and then emailed back to the client. The client simply uploads the file and they are done. Total process is about 1 hour.
Reflashing is done according to the vehicles octane level of pump gas and modifications are taken into account (Intake, Headers, Exhaust) to enhance power gains.
All ECU Flashes include FREE of charge the ability to use the Durametric diagnostic tool with the Basic Flash Cable included in the flash price. This is a $287 value at no additional cost to you!

Porsche 996TT K16/16G 5bar FPR 600HP Tune

SoftronicTuning.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:27:11 +0000

Porsche 996TT K16/16G 5Bar FPR Upgrade 575HP Tune – $1995

On a budget and don’t want to go overboard on modifications? The K16/16G is an excellent turbo upgrade that can be done with the stock Porsche 996 Turbo K16 turbochargers. Fast spool up is maintained while the modified exhaust side of the turbo helps it breathe substantially more giving you gains across the mid to top RPM’s. With the Softronic ECU tune incorporating the 5bar FPR, your car will be putting out 575hp to the crank. Modifications should be consulted with a installer and the assistance of Softronic to maximize the potential of your vehicle. For those running catless race pipes, Softronic raises the O2 limiters which trick the computer from throwing a CEL. This map is available for a 91 octane or 93 octane pump gas car as well.

Softronic flashes all the 996 Turbo cars via the OBDII port with the provided flasher cable. With their Flasher Client software, they are reading a full 1mb of the file to completely tune the ECU. Other companies claim to be able to do this, but are only read 128kb and making global changes. Softronic will also provided you with your original file. With this original file you can flash your car back to stock at any point. This map includes 2 revisions in the price. If revisions are necessary, you must provide the dyno sheet showing HP, TQ, Boost, and AFR as well as a Durametric datalog. The Durametric cable is required for the revisions to be considered.

As tested on this 2002 996TT 6speed, this car made 453awhp and 503ft/lbs of torque on a Mustang AWD dyno. With a 25% drivetrain loss, that is a 566hp to the crank. The car was equipped with a high flow exhaust system, boost hoses, cold air intake, diverter valves, 5bar FPR, and running 1.2bar on 109octane race gas.

What are the benefits/functions of going with Softronic compared to the competition?

Softronic does not require the removal of your ECU from the car. There is no down time at all.
Your car can be flashed at your convenience from the comfort of your own garage.
Softronic reflashing is done via a Client Cable that is connected to the OBDII port. The customer simply plugs the cable into the car and reads the file with a laptop per the instructions with the cable. Once the file is downloaded, it is emailed to the Softronic secure server where the file is tuned and then emailed back to the client. The client simply uploads the file and they are done. Total process is about 1 hour.
Reflashing is done according to the vehicles octane level of pump gas and modifications are taken into account (Intake, Headers, Exhaust) to enhance power gains.
All ECU Flashes include FREE of charge the ability to use the Durametric diagnostic tool with the Basic Flash Cable included in the flash price. This is a $287 value at no additional cost to you!

If you have any questions about the Porsche 996TT 575HP ECU File, please contact us using our Support Page.

Porsche 996TT K24/18G 5bar FPR 625HP Tune

SoftronicTuning.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:15:15 +0000

Porsche 996TT K24/18G 5Bar FPR Upgrade 625HP Tune – $1995

Much like our other K24/18G upgrade tune, this ECU file keeps the stock injectors and boost solenoid and runs the much simpler 5bar fuel pressure regular. By having a fixed boost pressure of 1.2-1.3 bar, additional fuel is not needed. This turbo setup then produces the same low end turbo spool of the K24 but with a huge increase in the mid to top end RPM range from the 18G exhaust side upgrade. Inconjunction with corresponding mods, this ECU tune will take your vehicle up to 625HP to the crank. Modifications should be consulted with a installer and the assistance of Softronic to maximize the potential of your vehicle. For those running catless race pipes, Softronic raises the O2 limiters which trick the computer from throwing a CEL. This map is available for a 91 octane or 93 octane pump gas car as well.

As tested on this 2002 996TT 6speed, this car made 501awhp and 549ft/lbs of torque on a Mustang AWD dyno. With a 25% drivetrain loss, that is a 625hp to the crank. The car was equipped with a high flow exhaust system, boost hoses, cold air intake, diverter valves, boost controller, 5bar FPR, and running 1.3bar on 109octane race gas.

What are the benefits/functions of going with Softronic compared to the competition?

Softronic does not require the removal of your ECU from the car. There is no down time at all.
Your car can be flashed at your convenience from the comfort of your own garage.
Softronic reflashing is done via a Client Cable that is connected to the OBDII port. The customer simply plugs the cable into the car and reads the file with a laptop per the instructions with the cable. Once the file is downloaded, it is emailed to the Softronic secure server where the file is tuned and then emailed back to the client. The client simply uploads the file and they are done. Total process is about 1 hour.
Reflashing is done according to the vehicles octane level of pump gas and modifications are taken into account (Intake, Headers, Exhaust) to enhance power gains.
All ECU Flashes include FREE of charge the ability to use the Durametric diagnostic tool with the Basic Flash Cable included in the flash price. This is a $287 value at no additional cost to you!

If you have any questions about the Porsche 996TT 625HP ECU File, please contact us using our Support Page.