How to Increase HP on a 996

The 996 is the model number for all Porsches built between 1998 and 2005. Increasing the horse power (HP) on this German sports car can be accomplished in a number of ways.VXDIAG VCX NANO The Porsche 996 came with two engine options the 3.4 liter H6 and the 3.6 liter H6. It is a rear engine car with rear or all wheel drive. The fastest model 996 (the GT2) came with 489 horse power.
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Replace the intake, headers and exhaust. The three aforementioned components constitute the air flow system in the vehicle. Air flow (both in and out,) more specifically unrestricted air flow, are at the heart of engine performance. There are many after-market company's that specialize in Porsche performance parts and the first thing a driver should do to increase power is replace the intake, headers and exhaust with performance ones.MB SD Connect Compact 4 This will help the engine receive more air in and help it expel the air more efficiently. The result is increased horsepower.

Adjust the computer or ECM (Engine Control Unit/Module, sometimes called ECU) on the 996. The on board computer controls a number of different functions for the car. The default settings are setup for the daily drive and not tuned for maximum performance (which will decrease fuel efficiency.) Purchase a 996 ECM control unit. This will plug into the 996's ECM and the driver can tune the car to the optimal settings for maximum horse power.
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Add a turbo. The base model 996s do not come with a turbocharger.MB SD Connect Compact 5 Obviously the 911 Turbo does. Still the base 996s can easily accommodate a turbo. A turbocharger is a form of a supercharger. It increases the amount of air pressure entering the engine; which results in more power. Turbos can be expensive but they can dramatically increase the amount of horse power the car generates.

How to Replace a 2003 Monte Carlo ECM

If the ECM shorts out or stops working in your 2003 Monte Carlo, you have to replace it if you wish to keep driving the vehicle. The ECM is the computer that regulates everything the engine does. Without it, the engine cannot run because the computer tells the engine how much gas,GM Tech2 air and spark it needs to properly run. Without the ECM, the engine will not even fire. Taking the vehicle to a dealership for repair can be very expensive. The cost makes it a perfect do-it-yourself job.
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Open the hood on the Monte Carlo and disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Remove the lid from the air intake box and pull the air filter out of the box.Vagcom 16.8 The ECM is located on the bottom of the air intake box.

Remove the left side support brace from the outside of the air intake box with a 13-millimeter socket.

Remove the two bolts that hold the two halves of the air box together with an 8-millimeter socket.
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Pull the air box out of the car to expose the ECM under the air intake box.

Remove the two bolts that secure the ECM to the fender well with an 8-millimeter socket.

Remove the electrical connectors from the ECM by pulling on them. Each connector fits into one slot only so there is no need to label them.

Place the new ECM into place and secure the bolts.VOLVO VIDA DICE Reconnect the electrical connectors. They are connected when you hear them snap into place.

Place the air intake box into the engine bay and secure the two pieces together with the original bolts.
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Reconnect the left side support brace.

Place the air filter back into the air intake box and place the lid back onto the box.

Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

How to Install a Turbo Kit on a B18

Honda's B18 engines are often used for engine swaps into lightweight hatches. The various B18 engines were commonly found in the Acura/Honda Integra vehicles such as from the USDM Acura Integra LS (140-horsepower B18B1) and JDM Honda Integra Type R (197-horsepower B18 Spec R).MB SD Connect 5 No matter which B18 engine your Honda or Acura is equipped with, installing a turbo kit will increase its horsepower.
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Drain the engine oil and radiator fluid prior to installation. Remove the front bumper and fender liners by unscrewing and unfastening all bolts, screws, and plastic fasteners.

Remove the stock intake by loosening the throttle body clamp ring and removing all mounting bolts. Detach the exhaust header by removing the bolts securing it to the cylinder head and catalytic converter.

Bolt the turbo kit's exhaust header to the cylinder head with the stock bolts. Connect the exhaust downpipe to the manifold with the supplied bolts. Bolt the downpipe's other end to the catalytic converter using the stock bolts. Be sure to install a new exhaust gasket to avoid leaks.
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Bolt the turbocharger to its designated flange on the exhaust header using the supplied bolts.Digiprog III Connect the turbo kit's intake and/or air filter to the turbocharger's inlet with the supplied clamp ring.

Bolt the turbo kit's intercooler into place in front of the engine radiator. Install the intercooler J-pipe between the turbocharger's compression wheel and intercooler inlet. Secure in place with supplied rubber connectors and clamp rings.

Connect the intercooler up-pipe to the intercooler's outlet. Connect the other end to the B18's throttle body. Tightly secure all intercooler clamp rings to avoid boost leaks.

Install the turbo kit's blow-off valve onto the intercooler up-pipe's blow-off valve flange. Install all the necessary vacuum lines, oil/coolant lines and sensors to the turbocharger and intercooler system. Refer to the turbo kit's vacuum diagram for specific line and sensor locations.
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Trim the vehicle's front bumper and/or fender liners so they can be reinstalled overtop of the intercooler system. Mock-fit the bumper and fender liners into place,BMW ICOM A3 and mark where they make contact with intercooler components. Cut these locations out with an angle grinder. Reinstall the bumper and liners by reversing the removal steps.

Tune the B18 via a piggyback ECU tuner or a standalone ECU system. The increased airflow of the turbo system requires the B18's stock engine programming to be modified. A professional dyno tune is ideal, as power gains and engine reliability are entirely dependent on engine tuning.

What Is the Difference Between a PCM and ECM?

Many people, including professionals, get confused by all the acronyms used in automobile mechanics. A PCM or powertrain control module is different from an ECM or engine or electronic control module, even though most people believe the two are the same. Most modern or newer models only have a PCM,Digiprog 3 which controls all the engine functions, where the ECM only controlled certain parts of the engine.
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ECM

    Some of older automobile models had two computers, the ECM and the TCM. The ECM controlled the engine function, but the transmission was controlled by a different computer system called the transmission control module, or TCM.BMW ICOM A3 Pro The ECM was also used with vehicles that operated with a manual transmission because there was no need for a computer to operate the transmission functions.
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PCM

    The PCM is the main computer in the automobile that controls all the functions of the vehicle. Everything from the vehicle's timing to the proper flow of fuel into the fuel injection system is under the control of the PCM. Along with the engine functions, the PCM controls the functions of the automatic transmission, such as automatic shifting when vehicle is accelerated or downshifting when the vehicle slows down. The PCM does not have as much control of a manual transmission.

Repairs

    Most modern day automobiles, vehicles built after 1996, contain computer systems like the PCM, and it is a very reliable engine component. When the PCM does fail,Renault CAN Clip it can easily exceed $1,000 for replacement, depending on the type of automobile. ECMs do not cost as much because they only found in older models and their function is limited. If a problem is occurring in the automobile, it probably is not the PCM or ECM. A bad battery, fuel filter, bad injectors or burnt ignition coils can be the culprit rather than damage to the PCM or ECM. Once the PCM or ECM is damaged, it must be replaced.
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Failure Signs

    The automobile will operate differently when the ECM or PCM has failed. Some of the first systems of failure are that the engine will cough, choke or stall, because the PCM is not regulating the fuel mixture going into the fuel injectors. Since the ignition spark and crankshaft position are controlled by the PCM, the vehicle will not start if the computer is not working to control these functions. Almost every warning light on the instrument panel will begin to turn off and on randomly. The computer's monitor systems, such as the ABS and Check Engine warnings, alert the operator. When the PCM or ECM fails, the system is not getting the correct information and this causes all the warning lights to flicker on and off.