996 Turbo Cab power upgrade questions and pricing

[rmcconnell]

Hi All

Thanks for your help so far.

I am starting my search for a 996 turbo cab. Of course I would love an X50 in the right colour but in reality I will probably have to go for the 420bhp model. Which is still an amazing car and I would be happy to own. My budget is Gbp25K

I have read a great deal about the increased power options up to 600bhp but I am not in that ballpark.

I just wanted to know if I did go for the 420bhp what are the simple bolt on power upgrades that I might look for in the car already done or might look to add to the car myself. Also the costs involved. My last Porsche had various upgrades, nothing to major but combined they made the car noticeably faster than a stock car.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers
Rob

[Chromed]

The easiest and cheapest option would be a sensible remap .

[Kananga]

I would speak to the chaps at NineExcellence.

Great bunch, and what they don't know about 996tt tuning isn't worth knowing. All IMHO and I'm not affiliated in any way.

http://www.nineexcellence.com/

[TJB996TT]

I have the Stage 2 tune from Nine Excellence and would never go back. The car is transformed.

[TJB996TT]

N.B. by "never go back" I mean I would never revert to standard. The guys at 9E are excellent

[rmcconnell]

Thanks TJ and Kananga

Thanks for the recommendation, i have read many a story in porscheworld about them over the years. What cost would I be looking at for a remap and what gains, also how long does it take them to do it. I live in the Channel Islands and will defintely be purchasing the car in the UK and might take it for the remap before bringing it home.

Living so close to France this will be the first right hand drive Porsche I have owned.

Thanks
Rob

[rmcconnell]

Hi

Just to clarify. I am from Jersey but live in Sydney these days. I am back in Jersey for about 2 months a year and will keep the car in Jersey. 996 turbo's go for $90k over here, which in todays money is GBP60k. And before anyone thinks of importing them, the government has it sown up tighter than a drum. I imported a 1966 912 when I came over but anything after 1988 is a no no. Cars are seriously expensive over here these days, thats a labour government for you.

Cheers
Rob