Menu toggle

Where can I check my car's BHP?

R

robinjames

New member


Hello,

I own a 993 Targa 1997 manufactured.

I want to find out its current BHP. If it has lost some due to its age, I would like to have the car tweaked to return it to its
original former self!

I live in Melton Mowbray.

Any suggestions please would be most welcome.

Many thanks

Robin
 
You could go to somewhere like Ninemister - a bunch of 993 folk went there on a Saturday a couple of years ago - it was a really good day. They have a dyno which checks the BHP and they know what they are doing so can (and did on day) find and fix some things.

Check out the "top" threads in this 993 forum area for discussion on the day.

Quite a way from you - but worth the drive. My point being that they have the equipment and knowledge to do what you want. You may find a dyno quite close but all that will tell you is "something wrong" or "seems about right".

Most of our cars seemed to be benefiting from being properly run-in now[:)]
 
Wayne Schofield at Chip Wizards in Milnrow near Rochdale has one of the most accurate dynos in the UK and he is a genius at increasing the power of a 993. Mine went from 281 bhp as standard to 288 with new mufflers and a 100 cell cat. After Wayne did a remap I'm now at 309 bhp and 275 lb/ft!

Run a search on here and 911uk.com if you want to check out Wayne's results.
 

Many thanks.

Both sound really good. If there isn't a tuner near to Leicestershire then I will travel to one of those suggested.

Regards

Robin
 
IME dynos often produce surprisingly healthy results.

So, either Porsche understate their figures, or the dynos are optimistically calibrated.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top