Product Information
OE Match Performance Upgrade Chip – ROW/Euro Spec with Standard or Sport Rear Silencer
Unlock the hidden performance within your ROW/European
specification Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 with this OE Match Performance Upgrade
Chip, specifically developed for Bosch Motronic DME-equipped cars fitted with
either the standard rear silencer or a sport rear silencer.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
Unlike generic ECU chips that simply alter a few fuel or
ignition values, this calibration has been completely developed from the ground
up. Hundreds of hours of software development, extensive road evaluation and
chassis dyno testing across more than one hundred Porsche 3.2 Carrera models
have resulted in a highly refined engine management programme that transforms
the way the iconic air-cooled flat-six performs.
The result is a smoother, stronger and significantly more
responsive engine, delivering increased torque from as little as 1,500rpm,
improved throttle response throughout the rev range and measurable horsepower
gains—all while maintaining factory reliability when used with the recommended
fuel grade.
Whether your Carrera is completely standard or fitted with a
sports rear silencer, this bespoke calibration is designed to maximise the
engine's true potential.
Specifically Developed for ROW / European Specification
Cars
This version has been calibrated exclusively for European
and Rest of World (ROW) Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 models.
Unlike universal chips, the calibration has been optimised
for:
- ROW
/ European engine specifications.
- Standard
rear silencer.
- Sport
rear silencer.
- Bosch
Motronic DME management.
- Factory
engine components.
- Mildly
modified engines.
The standard programming is designed for 95 RON premium
unleaded fuel.
For customers regularly using 98 RON fuel, an optional
dedicated calibration is available to extract even greater performance while
maintaining safe engine operation.
Developed Specifically for the Porsche 3.2 Carrera
The factory Motronic calibration was engineered to satisfy
worldwide emissions legislation, varying fuel quality and production
tolerances. While extremely reliable, it leaves considerable performance
untapped.
This OE Match Performance Upgrade Chip completely
re-engineers the original software by optimising:
- Ignition
timing maps.
- Fuel
delivery.
- Part-throttle
fuelling.
- Full-load
enrichment.
- Torque
delivery.
- Throttle
response.
- Idle
control strategy.
- Deceleration
characteristics.
Every calibration has been extensively refined through road
and dyno testing to produce performance improvements that are immediately
noticeable from the moment you drive away.
Noticeable Improvements in Everyday Driving
This upgrade transforms far more than peak horsepower.
Owners typically notice:
- Smoother
idle quality.
- Virtually
eliminated idle hunting.
- Reduced
sub-idle RPM dip during deceleration.
- Reduced
exhaust popping and backfiring on overrun.
- Sharper
throttle response.
- Stronger
acceleration from low engine speeds.
- Improved
flexibility in everyday driving.
- More
immediate engine response from just 1,500rpm.
- Elimination
of the familiar flat spot below 4,000rpm.
The improved torque delivery gives the impression that the
car has shed significant weight, making the Carrera feel substantially more
eager throughout the rev range.
Proven Performance Gains
Typical gains include:
- 6–8%
increase in horsepower and torque across the powerband.
- Approximately
12–16 bhp increase on a standard engine.
- Around
20 lb-ft improvement in torque through much of the rev range.
- 10–20%
improvement in part-throttle torque and engine efficiency.
- Significant
gains approaching the top of the rev range, with improvements of up to 25–35
bhp around 6,500rpm under certain operating conditions.
Stronger
acceleration from 1,500rpm through to the rev limiter.
Cars fitted with additional modifications such as polished
intake runners or a performance exhaust system may achieve even greater gains,
as the revised ignition and fuel mapping allows the engine to make full use of
the increased airflow.
Optimised for Performance Exhaust Systems
Many Carrera owners install sports silencers expecting
significant performance improvements, but the factory DME continues to use
conservative ignition and fuelling maps.
This Performance Upgrade Chip is specifically calibrated to
complement:
- Standard
rear silencers.
- Sports
rear silencers.
- Improved
exhaust flow.
- Freer-breathing
intake systems.
By optimising both ignition timing and fuelling, the engine
is able to fully exploit these modifications, resulting in greater performance
than exhaust upgrades alone.
Improved Fuel Efficiency
Performance and efficiency do not have to be mutually
exclusive.
Thanks to improved ignition timing and more efficient
part-throttle calibration, many owners report highway fuel economy
improvements of approximately 10–15%, depending on driving style, vehicle
condition and operating conditions.
Benefits
Installing this OE Match Performance Upgrade Chip provides:
- Increased
horsepower and torque.
- Improved
low-speed flexibility.
- Faster
throttle response.
Smoother
idle.
- Better
drivability in everyday traffic.
- More
responsive overtaking performance.
- Enhanced
compatibility with sports exhaust systems.
- Improved
engine efficiency.
Potential
improvement in motorway fuel economy.
- Greater
enjoyment every time you drive.
Installation Recommendations
Professional installation is recommended.
Before installing the Performance Upgrade Chip, Design911
recommends ensuring:
- Ignition
components are in good condition.
- Spark
plugs are correctly specified.
- Fuel
injectors are clean and operating correctly.
- Fuel
pressure is within specification.
- The
airflow meter is functioning correctly.
- There
are no intake air leaks.
- Valve
clearances are correctly adjusted.
- Oxygen
sensor (where fitted) is functioning correctly.
- The
engine is fully serviced.
Selecting the correct software calibration for your fuel
grade and engine specification will ensure maximum performance and long-term
reliability.