911 Carrera996 tuning
The 911 Carrera (996) uses a naturally aspirated 3.6 flat-six rated at 315 hp and 273 lb-ft from the factory. Without turbos, gains are smaller: about 9 hp at Stage 1. Most owners tune it for sharper throttle response, a stronger top end and sound.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Gain | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 315 hp | 273 lb-ft | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 324 hp | 281 lb-ft | +9 hp | +3% |
| Stage 2 | 341 hp | 287 lb-ft | +26 hp | +8% |
| Stage 3 | 361 hp | 295 lb-ft | +46 hp | +15% |
- Stage 1
Software · 324 hp
ECU recalibration of ignition, cam timing and throttle mapping. No hardware changes.
- Stage 2
Software + bolt-ons · 341 hp
Stage 1 plus an emissions-legal intake and cat-back exhaust, with a calibration written for them.
- Stage 3
Intake package · 361 hp
An upgraded intake plenum and further 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 M96
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The M96 flat-six has two known weak points: the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing and cylinder bore scoring. We check the IMS bearing status and borescope every cylinder before quoting a tune. Gains on this naturally aspirated engine are modest, so most owners tune it for throttle response and sound.
Every 911 Carrera 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 911 Carrera (996)?
Our Stage 1 estimate for the 911 Carrera (996) is about +9 hp and +8 lb-ft, taking it from 315 hp to roughly 324 hp. Stage 2 is estimated at 341 hp and Stage 3 at 361 hp. Your car's real result is confirmed with before-and-after logs.
What should be checked on a 911 Carrera (996) before tuning?
The M96 flat-six has two known weak points: the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing and cylinder bore scoring. We check the IMS bearing status and borescope every cylinder before quoting a tune. Gains on this naturally aspirated engine are modest, so most owners tune it for throttle response and sound.
Is a 911 Carrera (996) 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 911 Carrera's software version, we tell you before quoting.
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