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Softronic ECU problems? (Need higher octane?/colder spark plug?)

Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:57 AM
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Softronic ECU problems? (Need higher octane?/colder spark plug?)

Just put in a Softronic ECU on my 997.1tt and at first I was able to feel night and day difference. Now after about 100 miles, my car seems to be detonating and there's a delay in the turbo kicking in and my car lags at around 4000rpm, especially in 3rd gear. I read that it could be 2 things..1) may need to upgrade to a colder spark plug and 2) i should be running higher octane. (running regular 91octane).
ANyone experience anything similar to this or any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
 

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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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I don't have anything to add, but more a question to ask....have you upgraded you clutch? and what are your miles....im considering a tune..
 
Old Dec 13, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kdoggydog_24
Just put in a Softronic ECU on my 997.1tt and at first I was able to feel night and day difference. Now after about 100 miles, my car seems to be detonating and there's a delay in the turbo kicking in and my car lags at around 4000rpm, especially in 3rd gear. I read that it could be 2 things..1) may need to upgrade to a colder spark plug and 2) i should be running higher octane. (running regular 91octane).
ANyone experience anything similar to this or any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Why don't you contact Softronic or whoever sold you the tune?
 
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