Product Information
Performance Upgrade Chip 24-Pin – Euro Spec with SSI or Race/Performance Headers
Unlock the full potential of your 1987 Euro specification
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 with this OE Match 24-pin Performance Upgrade Chip,
specifically developed for cars fitted with SSI heat exchangers or
race/performance headers.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1987 3.2L G50
This dedicated calibration is designed for the Bosch
Motronic DME used in 1987 Carrera 3.2 models equipped with a 24-pin EPROM. It
is not a generic, one-size-fits-all programme. The software has been developed
to suit the increased exhaust flow created by SSI systems, tubular manifolds
and performance headers, allowing the engine to make better use of these
upgrades through revised ignition and fuel mapping.
The result is stronger low and mid-range torque, sharper
throttle response, smoother idle quality and more usable power throughout the
rev range. The familiar hesitation below 4,000rpm is substantially reduced,
with improved response available from as low as 1,500rpm.
For owners who have already upgraded the exhaust system,
this chip is one of the most cost-effective ways to ensure those hardware
modifications deliver their full performance benefit.
1987 Model Owners – How Do I Know Whether I Have a 24-Pin or 28-Pin Chip?
The 1987 model year was a transitional period during which Porsche changed from a 24-pin EPROM to a 28-pin EPROM.
The vehicle model year alone is therefore not enough to confirm compatibility.
The only reliable way to identify the correct version is to open the DME control unit and inspect the original chip.
The factory EPROM is typically:
- Black and rectangular
- Fitted with a matte foil sticker
- Marked with a number similar to 1267355xxx
Count the chip legs:
- 24 pins: this product is correct
- 28 pins: order the 28-pin version instead
Always confirm the pin count before ordering. Refer to the DME chip installation instructions for guidance on safely accessing and identifying the existing EPROM
Specifically Developed for the 1987 Euro 24-Pin DME
This Performance Upgrade Chip is intended for:
- 1987
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
Euro/ROW
specification engines
- Bosch
Motronic DME with 24-pin EPROM
- SSI
heat exchangers
- Race
headers
- Performance
exhaust manifolds
- Standard
or performance rear silencers
- Standard
or mildly modified engines
The standard programme is calibrated for 95 RON premium
unleaded fuel.
A dedicated 98 RON calibration is also available for
customers who consistently use higher-octane fuel and want the ignition and
fuel maps optimised accordingly.
What Does the Performance Upgrade Chip Do?
The chip replaces the original EPROM programme within the
Bosch Motronic DME and revises the engine management calibration to suit the
car’s exhaust configuration.
The software optimises:
- Ignition
timing
- Full-load
fuelling
- Part-throttle
fuelling
- Throttle
response
- Low-speed
torque delivery
- Mid-range
power
- High-rpm
performance
- Idle
stability
- Deceleration
behaviour
- Compatibility
with increased exhaust flow
The factory Motronic software was calibrated for the
original exhaust system. When SSI heat exchangers or performance headers are
installed, the engine can flow more air, but the standard DME programme cannot
fully optimise that change.
This dedicated chip helps ensure the engine receives the
correct fuelling and ignition strategy to support the freer-flowing exhaust.
Developed from the Ground Up
This calibration was not created by making a few basic
changes to the original factory software.
The programme was re-engineered through hundreds of hours of
code development, road testing and dynamometer evaluation across a wide range
of Carrera 3.2 engines. This extensive testing has identified areas of
performance, drivability and efficiency that are not addressed by generic
aftermarket chips.
The wide range of available programmes allows the
calibration to be matched to:
- Engine
market specification
- Exhaust
configuration
- Fuel
octane
- Intake
modifications
- Owner
preference
- Overall
engine specification
This ensures a more appropriate setup than a universal chip
intended to work with every vehicle.
Stronger Low and Mid-Range Torque
One of the most noticeable improvements is the stronger
torque delivery at low and medium engine speeds.
The revised calibration helps the engine respond from
approximately 1,500rpm, reducing the need to constantly downshift and making
the car feel more immediate in everyday driving.
Typical improvements include:
- Stronger
acceleration from low rpm
- Increased
mid-range pulling power
- Sharper
response to small throttle inputs
- Reduced
hesitation below 4,000rpm
- Improved
overtaking performance
- Greater
flexibility in higher gears
- More
responsive corner-exit acceleration
- Improved
throttle modulation during autocross and fast-road driving
The broader torque curve can make the vehicle feel
considerably lighter and more energetic without changing the engine’s
fundamental character.
Smoother Idle and Improved Drivability
The revised software also targets common Carrera 3.2
drivability concerns.
It can help reduce:
- Idle
hunting
- Sub-idle
rpm dipping during deceleration
- Hesitation
when returning to idle
- Deceleration
backfiring
- Uneven
low-speed response
- Flat
spots during part-throttle acceleration
This creates a smoother transition between idle, part
throttle and full load, improving both urban drivability and performance use.
Expected Performance Gains
Typical claimed gains include:
- Approximately
6–8% increase in horsepower and torque across the powerband
- Around
12–16hp on otherwise standard engines
- Approximately
20 lb-ft of additional torque through areas of the rev range
- Around
10–20% improvement in part-throttle torque, horsepower and efficiency
- Stronger
power delivery from 1,500rpm to the rev limit
- Potentially
greater gains on engines with SSI systems, polished intake runners and
other airflow improvements
- Up
to approximately 20hp on suitably modified engines
In certain areas near the top of the rev range, gains may be
substantially greater than the peak-to-peak figure because the revised software
can reduce the power drop-off found with the standard calibration.
Actual results will vary according to engine condition,
exhaust specification, induction setup, fuel quality, ambient conditions and
dynamometer method.
Why SSI and Performance Headers Need Matching Software
SSI heat exchangers and race/performance headers improve
exhaust gas flow by reducing restriction and improving scavenging.
However, the original DME remains programmed around the
factory exhaust system. At full load, the Bosch Motronic system relies heavily
on pre-programmed fuel and ignition maps. It cannot automatically make full use
of major airflow changes.
A matched performance chip helps by:
- Supporting
the increased exhaust flow
- Adding
appropriate fuel under load
- Optimising
ignition timing
- Improving
engine response
- Strengthening
high-rpm performance
- Reducing
the limitations of the standard map
- Maximising
the benefit of SSI or header installation
Without corresponding software changes, the full value of a
performance exhaust system may not be realised.
Potential Fuel Economy Improvement
Although this chip is primarily a performance upgrade, the
revised part-throttle and ignition mapping may also improve cruising
efficiency.
Many customers report highway fuel economy improvements of
approximately 10–15%, depending on vehicle condition, driving style, fuel
quality and operating conditions.
These figures are customer-reported and should not be
considered guaranteed.
Installation Recommendations
Professional installation is recommended.
Before ordering, confirm:
- The
vehicle is a 1987 Euro/ROW Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
- The
DME contains a 24-pin EPROM
- The
car is fitted with SSI or performance headers
- The
preferred fuel programme is 95 RON or 98 RON
- All
additional engine and exhaust modifications are declared
Before installation, inspect:
- Spark
plugs
- Distributor
cap and rotor arm
- Ignition
leads
- Fuel
injectors
- Fuel
pressure
- Airflow
meter
- Intake
hoses and vacuum lines
- Valve
clearances
- General
engine service condition
A healthy engine and correctly functioning ignition and fuel
systems are essential for achieving the intended results safely.y.