718 Cayman / Boxster S982 tuning
The 718 Cayman / Boxster S (982) uses a 2.5 turbo flat-four rated at 345 hp and 310 lb-ft from the factory. Because it is turbocharged, software is the biggest lever: our Stage 1 estimate adds about 59 hp and 52 lb-ft with no hardware changes.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Gain | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 345 hp | 310 lb-ft | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 404 hp | 362 lb-ft | +59 hp | +17% |
| Stage 2 | 415 hp | 378 lb-ft | +70 hp | +20% |
| Stage 3 | 502 hp | 421 lb-ft | +157 hp | +46% |
- Stage 1
Software · 404 hp
ECU recalibration of boost, ignition, fuelling and torque limits. No hardware changes.
- Stage 2
Software + bolt-ons · 415 hp
Stage 1 plus an emissions-legal intake, upgraded intercoolers and a cat-back exhaust, with a calibration written for them.
- Stage 3
Turbo upgrade · 502 hp
Upgraded turbochargers, fuel system and transmission calibration, with the factory catalytic converters kept. Offered only where an emissions-legal kit exists for your car.
Estimates for planning, not measured results. Stock figures are Porsche's factory crank ratings. Your car's numbers come from its own baseline and after-logs.
The MA2 flat-four turbo
engine.
The 718 flat-four turbo responds strongly to software because boost is the main lever. The 2.5 litre in S models has a variable turbine geometry turbo. We watch intake air temperatures closely in the Florida heat, where intercooling is the limit.
Every 718 Cayman / Boxster S tune starts with a consult and a baseline log of your car as it sits. We confirm its software version is supported before we quote, and you leave with after-logs and a signed job file. Read our step-by-step tuning guide.
Emissions-legal parts and software only. We keep the factory catalytic converters on every car. If a stage isn't available legally for your exact model and software, we tell you at the consult instead of fitting it.
How much power does a Stage 1 tune add to a 718 Cayman / Boxster S (982)?
Our Stage 1 estimate for the 718 Cayman / Boxster S (982) is about +59 hp and +52 lb-ft, taking it from 345 hp to roughly 404 hp. Stage 2 is estimated at 415 hp and Stage 3 at 502 hp. Your car's real result is confirmed with before-and-after logs.
What should be checked on a 718 Cayman / Boxster S (982) before tuning?
The 718 flat-four turbo responds strongly to software because boost is the main lever. The 2.5 litre in S models has a variable turbine geometry turbo. We watch intake air temperatures closely in the Florida heat, where intercooling is the limit.
Is a 718 Cayman / Boxster S (982) tune emissions-legal?
At Redline Exotics, yes. We use emissions-legal parts and software only and keep the factory catalytic converters. If a stage is not available legally for your 718 Cayman / Boxster S's software version, we tell you before quoting.
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