Does the XperTune tuner require removing the ECU from the vehicle?

No. The Fabspeed XperTune connects directly to the OBD-II port to read the factory ECU data and later write the custom tune. There is no need to pull the ECU or mail it to Fabspeed for bench flashing, which keeps the vehicle off the road for far less time than a traditional tune.

Which 996 models is this tune compatible with?

The XperTune is designed for the 2000-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 (3.4L and 3.6L) and the 2002-2004 Carrera 4S (3.6L). It is not compatible with 1998-1999 996 models because those cars use a cable-driven throttle body instead of the electronic throttle this tune requires.

How much power does the XperTune add?

On the 3.6L engine, output increases from a stock 320 whp / 273 ft-lbs to 333 whp / 286 ft-lbs. On the 3.4L engine, output increases from 296 whp / 258 ft-lbs to 309 whp / 272 ft-lbs, a gain of roughly 13 whp on either engine.

What is needed to complete the tuning process?

A PC or Windows computer is required to interface the handheld device with Fabspeed's software and email the factory ECU data; Mac OS is not supported. Once the data and vehicle information are submitted, Fabspeed's tuner emails back a custom tune file within 1-2 business days.

Can the XperTune handheld be used on more than one vehicle?

No. The handheld device pairs with the vehicle it is first programmed for and can only be used on that car. A separate handheld unit and custom tune are required for each additional vehicle.

Can the vehicle be returned to stock after tuning?

Yes. The Fabspeed XperTune can flash the vehicle back to its original factory calibration at any time using the same handheld device, without needing to remove or reinstall the ECU. This makes it easy to restore stock settings before service visits or emissions testing.

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Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software for 996 Porsche 911 Carrera / 4 / 4S

Fabspeed XperTune Performance Software is a handheld ECU tuning solution for the Porsche 996 Carrera, Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S that unlocks additional horsepower and torque without removing or mailing in the factory ECU. Unlike a traditional bench flash, the tuner connects directly to the vehicle’s OBD-II port and a PC to read the stock ECU data, upload it to Fabspeed for a custom tune, then write that tune back to the vehicle through the same handheld device. The result is a performance software upgrade that reprograms sensor inputs, air/fuel ratios and boost pressure (where applicable) to improve horsepower, torque and throttle response while keeping the car fully drivable on the street.

Features

Improved engine performance and throttle response without sacrificing drivability
Handheld tuner reads and writes the ECU without removing it from the vehicle
No bench flash required; tuning is completed through the OBD-II port
Custom tune written specifically from each vehicle’s factory ECU data

Power

996 Carrera / Carrera 4 / Carrera 4S 3.6L
- Stock: 320whp / 273ft-lbs
- Tuned: 333whp / 286ft-lbs
996 Carrera / Carrera 4 3.4L
- Stock: 296whp / 258ft-lbs
- Tuned: 309whp / 272ft-lbs

Applications

2000-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera: 996 | 3.4L F6, 3.6L F6
2000-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4: 996 | 3.4L F6, 3.6L F6
2002-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: 996 | 3.6L F6

Notes

Not designed for cable-driven throttle body equipped vehicles (1998-1999)
The ECU tuning information form should be reviewed and completed to ensure the tune matches the vehicle’s modifications
A PC / Windows computer is required to upload the factory file information to Fabspeed via email and apply the tune to the handheld device (Mac OS is not supported)
Fabspeed emails a custom ECU tune within 1-2 business days of receiving the vehicle information
The handheld device pairs with one vehicle and cannot be transferred to another
Special requests and additional tune file revisions may carry extra fees
The handheld device can flash the vehicle back to stock without removing the ECU

Tuning Notes

Step 1 – Read the stock data from the vehicle through the OBD-II port with the handheld device
Step 2 – Interface the handheld device with Fabspeed’s software and email the data to Fabspeed Motorsport
Step 3 – Fabspeed’s tuner uses that data, along with the vehicle information provided, to write a custom tune and returns it within 1-2 business days
Step 4 – Write the Fabspeed ECU tune to the handheld device, then flash it to the vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the XperTune tuner require removing the ECU from the vehicle?
No. The Fabspeed XperTune connects directly to the OBD-II port to read the factory ECU data and later write the custom tune. There is no need to pull the ECU or mail it to Fabspeed for bench flashing, which keeps the vehicle off the road for far less time than a traditional tune.
Which 996 models is this tune compatible with?
The XperTune is designed for the 2000-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 (3.4L and 3.6L) and the 2002-2004 Carrera 4S (3.6L). It is not compatible with 1998-1999 996 models because those cars use a cable-driven throttle body instead of the electronic throttle this tune requires.
How much power does the XperTune add?
On the 3.6L engine, output increases from a stock 320 whp / 273 ft-lbs to 333 whp / 286 ft-lbs. On the 3.4L engine, output increases from 296 whp / 258 ft-lbs to 309 whp / 272 ft-lbs, a gain of roughly 13 whp on either engine.
What is needed to complete the tuning process?
A PC or Windows computer is required to interface the handheld device with Fabspeed’s software and email the factory ECU data; Mac OS is not supported. Once the data and vehicle information are submitted, Fabspeed’s tuner emails back a custom tune file within 1-2 business days.
Can the XperTune handheld be used on more than one vehicle?
No. The handheld device pairs with the vehicle it is first programmed for and can only be used on that car. A separate handheld unit and custom tune are required for each additional vehicle.
Can the vehicle be returned to stock after tuning?
Yes. The Fabspeed XperTune can flash the vehicle back to its original factory calibration at any time using the same handheld device, without needing to remove or reinstall the ECU. This makes it easy to restore stock settings before service visits or emissions testing.

About Fabspeed

Fabspeed Motorsport has spent more than 30 years engineering performance exhaust, intake and ECU tuning solutions from its 26,000 square-foot facility in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Every product is designed, fabricated and dyno-tested in-house using aerospace-grade stainless steel, titanium and carbon fiber, then verified on the street and track before it ships. Fabspeed backs its work with a lifetime warranty and builds for owners of Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, BMW and other premium marques who expect a part engineered specifically for their car.

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