Originally Posted by deepblue

OK guys, just bought a used low mileage 996 turbo, it runs pretty strong, but I know I will need more. I have researched the different "power" houses SharkWerks, PSI/Orton, EVOMS, AWE etc...they all offer very similar packages with little price difference. Sharkwerks seems a little more expensive than the others. Some offer headers, others dont....So here is the question...who would you go with?

I am looking for a real world 550ish hp/tq car that is relaible and with little lag. Would you swap out the interecoolers as well? I Drive in some of the hotter areas like TX, NV, CO , NM and AZ quite a bit. The Vendor I go with will also do PSS9's, hose kit and maybe some other tweaks awhile they have the car if cost effective. The car will be in Dallas but would ship to get the best work for the money if needed.

Any thoughts, advice, brand preferences, suggestions (good and bad)???

I appreciate all replies.

Christopher Anders

Originally Posted by sharkster

If you're looking for 550ish crank power you can _almost_ get there with stock turbos, programing and a free flowing exhaust. You could change to K24s but you'd likely not be too keen on the lag. Start with those things.. some DV's as well. Since it's an 01 you'll need to change your spark plugs. I'm sure there are plenty of places in Texas. That type of stuff is a single day thing. Drive in and drive home with 520plus HP. You shouldn't need to ship your car anywhere for something like that. It's a very simple job. The same can be said for the PSS9s. I wouldn't bother shipping the car anywhere until you hit the 700HP mark and/or motors start coming apart

Originally Posted by wross996TT

I did not read the whole thread, but there are several tuners that will set you straight. I think a couple worth mentioning (if they weren't yet) are Kevin at Ultimatemotorwerks and Todd at Protomotive...both will talk to you. Kevin has been just awesome for me...we have talked much about what I wanted and he has gone out of his way to ensure the programming is what I want.

Originally Posted by wross996TT

I did not read the whole thread, but there are several tuners that will set you straight. I think a couple worth mentioning (if they weren't yet) are Kevin at Ultimatemotorwerks and Todd at Protomotive...both will talk to you. Kevin has been just awesome for me...we have talked much about what I wanted and he has gone out of his way to ensure the programming is what I want.

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

Is Protomotive based out of So Cal?