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

Friday, August 28, 2009 posted by SoftronicTuning.com - 304 views

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.

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Porsche 997 Turbo OBDII ECU Flashing has Launched!

Thursday, August 27, 2009 posted by SoftronicTuning.com - 1,582 views

After months of testing, programming, and engineering, Softronic has become the first tuner to give customers the ability to flash their ECU in the Porsche 997 Turbo via the OBDII port.  This release of the Version 3.0 software comes after 2 years of having to do it the old fashion way, bench flashing.  With a change in technology, the new 997 Turbo was not able to be flashed like the older 996 Turbo via the OBDII port.  However, Softronic has raised the bar and change all that with this release.  This is a first in many ways for the Porsche Tuning community.  The ECU Flash is total process of about 30 mins.  Once completed, your car will gain nearly 60 horsepower and 55 ft/lbs of torque.  All Softronic Tuning is based off the factory knock and oxygen sensors to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable power added.  With this new OBDII ECU Flash capability, there is no downtime, altering the main ECU box, or inconsistencies from poor coding or tools.  With 30 years of Porsche experience and the official data verification for Porsche Motorsports, you can assure that having your car tuned by Softronic will be the best!

This product is available for immediate purchase at $2795 including the FREE Client Cable.  Get more information by visiting our Porsche 997 Turbo ECU Tuning Page Here.

Softronic does 3 things different that make the ability to tune your Porsche 997 Turbo efficiently and conveniently.  First, Softronic uses a Client Cable that simply plugs into the OBDII port and then connects to your laptop.  All of Softronic file transferring is done on a secure server that Softronic’s Flasher Client Software sends the files to and from with.  This is necessary to maintain the security of your VIN and IMOB coded ECU and make sure that all files are for the proper vehicle.  By using this method, there is no need to remove your ECU from the car, no need to have additional equipment to flash it, and no need to worry about dealer warranty.

Second, when you receive your tuned file specifically for your car, Softronic also sends you your true ORIGINAL file that can be flashed back to your ECU at anytime.  This is exactly what it is, the original.  Others have a “stock” file that can be loaded, but it is not your true original read out.  Others “stock” file can be detected by the factory Porsche PIWIS diagnostic tool.

Lastly, Softronic is 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.  With this superior ability from Softronic, you can be sure that each individual lambda and timing table is tuned properly.  You never had to worry about re-reflashing your car for basic things like race gas, exhaust, intake, etc.

With our Guarantee to our customers, the easiest Installation available, and Online Support, Softronic is the best answer for those 997 Turbo owners wanting more power from their vehicle.

Please see the below pictures to understand this simple process –

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Freshly Tuned 996 Turbo from California

Monday, August 24, 2009 posted by SoftronicTuning.com - 383 views

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!

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997 Turbo Cab with Flash and Exhaust runs 11.3 1/4 mile

Friday, August 21, 2009 posted by SoftronicTuning.com - 222 views

A client of ours who was partaking in the 2009 Gumball 3000 rally had his 997 Turbo cab equipped with a Softronic ECU Flash and a Agency Power Exhaust System.  3000 miles straight across the USA and this car still was able to put down a 11.3 in the Florida humidity.

VR630 Horsepower Kit on Porsche 997 Turbo Cab

VR630 Horsepower Kit on Porsche 997 Turbo Cab

VR630 Horsepower Kit on Porsche 997 Turbo Cab

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997 Turbo hits 11.4 in 100F Weather with GT3076 Turbos

Friday, August 21, 2009 posted by SoftronicTuning.com - 278 views

Vivid Racing customer and their Porsche 997 Turbo featuring GT3076rs turbos hit the track and ran a 11.4 at 127mph in 100F whether. This car was also Softronic Tuned…

11.4 Timeslip

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Porsche 3.6L Conversion 986 Boxster ECU Flash

Thursday, August 20, 2009 posted by SoftronicTuning.com - 1,314 views

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!

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