What does the Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software do for the 981 Boxster and Cayman?

It is a custom ECU tune that adds about 30 horsepower and 22 lb-ft on the 3.4-liter S models and about 20 horsepower and 14 lb-ft on the 2.7-liter base cars, with sharper throttle response.

How is the tune installed?

Fabspeed writes a custom file from your vehicle's data and you load it through a handheld device that plugs into the OBD-II port. There is no need to remove or mail in the ECU, and you need a Windows PC.

Can I return the car to stock?

Yes. XperTune is fully reversible, so you can flash back to the factory calibration at any time.

It fits the 981 Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman and Cayman S with the 2.7-liter or 3.4-liter flat-six. The 981 Cayman GT4 uses a separate GT4-specific tune.

How long until I get my tune?

The handheld device ships in about a week, and Fabspeed delivers the custom file 1-2 business days after you submit your vehicle data.

Is it emissions legal?

It is not CARB approved, so it is not legal for sale or use in California or other CARB states. Confirm current status for your state before ordering.

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Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software for 981 Porsche Boxster and Cayman

The Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software answers the question every 981 Porsche Boxster and Cayman owner eventually asks: how much more is the flat-six really holding back? For decades Fabspeed Motorsport has developed performance for the world’s fastest cars from its Pennsylvania workshop, and its handheld tuning brings that same dyno-proven engineering to your own garage. Each calibration is written from your car’s stock data, freeing up to 30 horsepower and 22 lb-ft on the 3.4L S and 20 horsepower and 14 lb-ft on the 2.7L, sharpening throttle response through the rev range while leaving factory drivability and reliability intact. It flashes through the OBD-II port with no ECU removal, reverses to stock whenever you want, and marries to a single car, so the tune in your Porsche is yours alone.

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Custom calibration written from your vehicle’s own stock ECU file
Flashes through the factory OBD-II port with no ECU removal or bench flashing
Fully reversible to the factory calibration at any time
Handheld tuner stores your stock and tuned files and marries to one vehicle
Preserves factory cold starts, drivability, and reliability
Turnaround of 1 to 2 business days from data submission to finished tune
Level-1 install difficulty; owner-installable with a Windows PC

Applications

Porsche Boxster: 981 | 2012-2016 | 2.7L Flat-6
Porsche Boxster S: 981 | 2012-2016 | 3.4L Flat-6
Porsche Cayman: 981 | 2012-2016 | 2.7L Flat-6
Porsche Cayman S: 981 | 2012-2016 | 3.4L Flat-6

Notes

The Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software is built to order from your car’s own ECU data and ships as a special-order item. Custom calibrations cannot be returned once the tune has been created.
A Windows PC is required to run the tuning software
The handheld device marries to one vehicle and cannot be transferred to another car
The tune is fully reversible; flashing back to the factory calibration takes only minutes
Unused hardware may be returned within 30 days in its original packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Porsche models does the Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software fit? It fits every 2012-2016 Porsche 981 Boxster and Cayman, in both the 2.7L base and 3.4L S versions. The calibration is written from each individual car’s stock ECU file, so the same product covers all four variants while producing a tune matched to your specific vehicle and engine.
How much horsepower does the tune add? The 3.4L Boxster S and Cayman S gain +30 hp and +22 lb-ft, moving from 315 hp to 345 hp. The 2.7L Boxster and Cayman gain +20 hp and +14 lb-ft, moving from 265 hp to 285 hp. Gains come with sharper throttle response across the rev range.
Can I return the car to stock? Yes. The handheld device stores your original factory file alongside the tuned file, and reverting is a full reflash back to the stock calibration that takes only minutes. This is useful for dealer service visits or when you sell the car.
How is it installed? You plug the handheld tuner into the OBD-II port, read the stock file, email it to Fabspeed, then flash the returned custom tune. No ECU removal is needed. It is a Level-1, owner-installable job; a Windows PC is required to run the tuning software.
Does the tune affect reliability or daily drivability? No. Fabspeed develops each XperTune calibration to raise power while preserving factory cold-start behavior, smooth part-throttle manners, and long-term reliability, so the car remains fully usable every day rather than feeling peaky or temperamental.
How long does it take to get my tune? After you submit your stock file, Fabspeed returns a finished custom calibration within one to two business days. Because each tune is built to order for your individual vehicle, it is a special-order item and the calibration is non-returnable once created.

About Fabspeed

Fabspeed Motorsport has engineered performance systems for the world’s finest sports cars from its Pennsylvania workshop for over three decades. Built on a deep pedigree in Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and other marques, Fabspeed pairs in-house dyno development with hand-built quality to deliver measurable gains without sacrificing the refinement owners expect. Every product is developed and tested in-house by enthusiasts who drive what they build.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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