{"product_id":"porsche-911-carrera-s-3-8-x51-ecu-tune-997-1","title":"Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8 X51 ECU Tuning – M97 Optimized Performance | 997.1 2005–2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a generic flash. Our \u003cstrong\u003e997.1 Carrera S X51 calibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e are developed in-house, optimized on the dyno, and tested on the street and track. Every map is built around your fuel, your hardware and how you actually drive the car — real gains with factory-level refinement and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated on a healthy car with known-good fuel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e381 hp → 388 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e — estimated gain of +7 hp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e306 lb-ft → 315 lb-ft\u003c\/strong\u003e — estimated gain of +9 lb-ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel maps available for \u003cstrong\u003e91, 93 and 100 octane\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharper throttle response and revised rev limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrated for consistent performance in all conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis calibration is for the \u003cstrong\u003e997.1 Carrera S fitted with the factory X51 power kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — revised intake, uprated heads and sport exhaust on the \u003cstrong\u003eM97 3.8L naturally aspirated flat-six\u003c\/strong\u003e, good for 381 hp as delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe straight with yourself about this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2% more power, this is the smallest gain in our entire Porsche range, and the reason is simple: Porsche already spent the calibration margin when they built X51. There is very little left in the file. What you get is a sharper pedal, cleaner fuelling and a revised rev limit — real, but modest. If you want a meaningful step on an X51 car, hardware is the honest answer, not software. We would rather tell you that now than take the order and disappoint you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom M97 X51 ECU calibration developed around your fuel, hardware and driving preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized ignition timing, fuelling and rev limits for your specific car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrottle response and drivability refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel map matched to the octane you actually run — 91, 93 or 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOBDII data cable shipped to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame-day file turnaround once we have your stock read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we need from you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour factory stock file, read with the cable we send you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmation that the car is X51-equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete list of current modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle details and VIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest description of the car's mechanical condition and service history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe octane you run day to day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 911 Carrera S with X51 power kit (997.1) — 3.8L naturally aspirated flat-six, M97, 2005–2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Order online.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship you an OBDII data cable — typically 2–3 days to arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2. Read your stock file.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug the cable into your OBD port, upload your factory file, then email it to us with a list of your current modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3. Get your file back the same day.\u003c\/strong\u003e We email your custom calibration back the day we receive your stock read — and we'll make sure you're happy with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Southern California area?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we can tune your car in person instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower figures are estimates, not guarantees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Results vary with fuel quality, altitude, ambient temperature, mechanical condition, supporting modifications and dyno methodology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — tuning raises cylinder pressure and driveline load. The car must be sound first. On a 997.1 M97 engine that means knowing where you stand on bore scoring and IMS bearing history before adding load; both are documented weak points of this generation. Pre-existing faults revealed or accelerated by tuning are not our responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate information required\u003c\/strong\u003e — we build the file from what you tell us. An unmodified stock read and an honest description of the car, its modifications and its condition are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — an ECU modification will likely void any remaining factory powertrain warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal use\u003c\/strong\u003e — certain calibrations are for off-road and competition use only. Compliance with federal, state and local emissions law is the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk and liability\u003c\/strong\u003e — the customer assumes the risk of modification. Our liability is limited to the price of the tuning service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuning services are non-refundable once the file has been delivered. The service is complete at delivery. 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