Product Information
OE Match Performance Upgrade Chip 28-Pin - Euro Spec with SSI or Race/Performance Headers
Transform the performance, throttle response and everyday
drivability of your 1987-1989 Euro specification Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 with
this OE Match 28-pin Performance Upgrade Chip, developed specifically for cars
fitted with SSI heat exchangers or race/performance headers.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
This dedicated Bosch Motronic DME calibration is designed to
complement the improved exhaust flow created by SSI systems, tubular manifolds
and high-performance headers. Rather than relying on a generic
one-size-fits-all programme, the software is matched to the engine
specification, exhaust configuration and selected fuel grade.
The revised calibration delivers stronger low and mid-range
torque, sharper throttle response, smoother idle quality and more usable power
throughout the rev range. The familiar delay below 4,000rpm is substantially
reduced, allowing the engine to respond from as low as approximately 1,500rpm
and pull more strongly towards the rev limit.
For owners who have already invested in SSI heat exchangers
or performance headers, this chip helps ensure the hardware upgrade is
supported by appropriate ignition and fuel mapping.
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 which chip is fitted.
The only reliable way to identify the correct version is to
open the DME control unit and inspect the existing EPROM.
The original chip is typically:
- Black
and rectangular
- Fitted
with a factory matte foil sticker
- Marked
with a sequence similar to 1267355xxx
Count the chip legs:
- 24
pins: order the 24-pin version
- 28
pins: this product is correct
Always confirm the pin count before ordering. Refer to the
chip installation instructions for guidance on opening the DME, identifying the
EPROM and safely installing the replacement chip.
Specifically Developed for 1987-1989 Euro 28-Pin DME Cars
This Performance Upgrade Chip is intended for:
-
Porsche
911 Carrera 3.2 models from 1987 to 1989
Euro
and Rest of World specification engines
- Bosch
Motronic DME systems with a 28-pin EPROM
- SSI
heat exchangers
- Race
headers
- Performance
exhaust manifolds
- Tubular
exhaust headers
- Standard
or performance rear silencers
- Standard
or mildly modified engines
The default Euro/ROW calibration is programmed for 95 RON
premium unleaded fuel.
A dedicated 98 RON programme is also available for owners
who consistently use higher-octane fuel and want the fuel and ignition maps
optimised accordingly.
What Does the Performance Upgrade Chip Do?
The chip replaces the original EPROM programme inside the
Bosch Motronic DME and changes the engine-management calibration to better suit
the improved airflow created by SSI or performance manifolds.
The revised software optimises:
- Ignition
timing
- Full-throttle
fuelling
- Part-throttle
fuelling
- Low-rpm
torque delivery
- Mid-range
acceleration
- High-rpm
power
- Throttle
response
- Idle
control
- Deceleration
behaviour
- Exhaust-system
compatibility
The original Porsche programme was developed around the
factory exhaust system and conservative worldwide operating requirements. Once
SSI heat exchangers or freer-flowing headers are fitted, the engine can move
more air, but the standard software cannot fully optimise that increased flow.
This dedicated calibration helps provide the fuel and
ignition strategy required to make better use of the exhaust upgrade.
Developed from the Ground Up
This is not simply a factory programme with a small number
of values altered.
The software was developed through hundreds of hours of
coding revisions, road testing and dynamometer evaluation on more than one
hundred Porsche Carrera 3.2 models. This extensive development process
identified areas of performance, responsiveness and efficiency that can remain
restricted by the original calibration.
A wide range of programmes allows the chip to be matched to:
- Euro/ROW
engine specification
- SSI
or performance header configuration
- Rear
silencer type
- Fuel
octane
- Intake
modifications
- Additional
engine upgrades
- Owner
preferences
This tailored approach helps deliver more appropriate
fuelling and ignition control than a universal aftermarket chip.
Stronger Low and Mid-Range Torque
One of the most noticeable improvements is the increase in
usable torque at low and medium engine speeds.
Power delivery begins from approximately 1,500rpm, reducing
the delay commonly experienced below 4,000rpm. This makes the Carrera more
responsive during normal road use while also improving corner-exit acceleration
during fast-road, track and autocross driving.
Typical improvements include:
- Stronger
acceleration from low rpm
- Greater
mid-range pulling power
- Faster
response to throttle inputs
- Reduced
hesitation below 4,000rpm
- Improved
overtaking performance
- Greater
flexibility in higher gears
- Stronger
acceleration out of corners
- More
precise low-rpm throttle control
The broader torque delivery can make the car feel
significantly lighter and more immediate without changing the essential
character of the air-cooled flat-six.
Smoother Idle and Improved Drivability
The proprietary calibration also targets several common
Carrera 3.2 drivability characteristics.
It can help reduce:
- Idle
hunting
- Sub-idle
rpm dipping during deceleration
- Hesitation
when returning to idle
- Deceleration
backfiring
- Uneven
part-throttle response
- Low-speed
flat spots
- Delayed
response during acceleration
The result is a smoother transition between idle, part
throttle and full load, making the engine more refined during everyday use and
more predictable during performance driving.
Expected Performance Gains
Typical claimed improvements include:
- Approximately
6-8% increase in horsepower and torque throughout 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 engine
efficiency
- Stronger
power delivery from approximately 1,500rpm to the rev limit
- Potentially
greater gains on engines with SSI systems, performance headers, polished
intake runners and other airflow upgrades
- Up
to approximately 20hp on suitably modified engines
In some areas near the upper end of the rev range,
particularly around 6,500rpm, gains may be considerably higher than the
peak-to-peak figure because the revised calibration can reduce the power
drop-off associated with the factory programme.
Actual results will vary according to engine condition,
exhaust design, rear silencer, intake specification, 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 Motronic DME remains calibrated for the factory exhaust system.
At full throttle, the DME operates primarily from
pre-programmed ignition and fuel maps. It cannot automatically make full use of
significant exhaust and induction modifications.
A matched performance chip helps by:
- Supporting
increased exhaust flow
- Providing
appropriate full-load fuelling
- Optimising
ignition timing
- Improving
throttle response
- Strengthening
high-rpm power
- Increasing
low and mid-range torque
- Reducing
the restrictions of the factory calibration
- Maximising
the benefit of SSI or performance header installation
Without corresponding software changes, the full performance
value of upgraded manifolds may not be realised.
Potential Fuel Economy Improvement
Although this chip is primarily intended to improve
performance, the revised part-throttle and ignition calibration may also
increase cruising efficiency.
Many customers report highway fuel economy improvements of
approximately 10-15%, depending on vehicle condition, fuel quality, driving
style and operating conditions.
These figures are customer-reported and are not guaranteed,
as fuel consumption will vary between vehicles and drivers.
Installation and Ordering Recommendations
Professional installation is recommended.
Before ordering, confirm:
- The
vehicle is a 1987-1989 Euro/ROW Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
- The
DME uses a 28-pin EPROM
- The
car is fitted with SSI heat exchangers or race/performance headers
- The
rear silencer and induction setup are correctly specified
- The
required programme is for 95 RON or 98 RON fuel
- Any
additional engine modifications are declared