Porsche 981 NA Map Notes

Owned by Brandyn Mowat
Last updated: Apr 20, 2022 by HJ Lee
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Supported Vehicles:

Porsche 981 NA

  • 2014-2016 Porsche Cayman (981) MT/PDK WM
  • 2014-2016 Porsche Cayman (981) S MT/PDK WM
  • 2015-2016 Porsche Cayman (981) GTS MT/PDK WM
  • 2016 Porsche Cayman (981) GT4 MT WM
  • 2016 Porsche Cayman (981) GT4 Clubsport PDK WM
  • 2013-2016 Porsche Boxster (981) MT/PDK WM
  • 2013-2016 Porsche Boxster (981) S MT/PDK WM
  • 2015-2016 Porsche Boxster (981) GTS MT/PDK WM
  • 2016 Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder MT WM

When flashing the Clubsport model it's recommended to disconnect the Motec Dash from the vehicle to prevent communication errors.  Once flashed you can go ahead and re-connect the dash.


Map Version:

Map981
Stage0v400
Stage1v400
Anti-Theftv400
Valet Modev400





Required Accessport Firmware:

Map Availability:


PDK Map Notes Location:





  • Fuel Requirements:

    Each map lists the minimum required octane. A higher octane fuel can be used safely on a map designed for lower octane. DO NOT use maps designed for higher octane with lower octane fuels. Top Tier gasoline should be used where available.

    • Maps designated with "93" are for use with 93 and 94 octane/98 RON fuel or better.
    • Maps designated with "91" are for use with 91 and 92 octane/95 RON fuel or better.
    • Maps designated with "ACN91" are for use with 91 octane fuel found in Arizona, California, and Nevada or better.


    These maps are designed for E10 fuel (fuel with 10% ethanol content). For those who only have access to E0 fuel (fuel with 0% ethanol) it is recommended to use the "91" and "ACN91" octane versions of the maps and datalog the car to ensure your fuel is performing to the necessary level. This is especially important for those using Canadian 94 octane E0 fuel. 






Cayman/Boxster 2.7L



Stage1


Cayman 2.7LPeak GainsMax Gains
Stage1 91:

+4.90% HP, +7.58% TQ

+10.41% HP, +10.47% TQ 
Stage1 93:

+5.31% HP, +9.09% TQ

+13.33% HP, +13.56% TQ


Stage 1

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock
  • Intake Requirements: Stock air box with stock, K&N, or BMC air filter 


  • Stock and OTS maps are not compatible with valved exhaust systems that aren't controlled by the factory ECU. (e.g. IPE Exhaust)


Peak Gains are measured as the absolute maximum value between the highest points of two plots.
Max. Gains are measured as the average maximum value between the highest and lowest point of two plots.






Cayman/Boxster S 3.4L



Stage 1



Cayman S 3.4LPeak GainsMax Gains
Stage1 91:

+3.58% HP, +3.41% TQ

+5.03% HP, +5.31% TQ 
Stage1 93:

+4.92% HP, +6.51% TQ

+7.85% HP, +7.76% TQ 

Stage 1

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock
  • Intake Requirements: Stock air box with stock, K&N, or BMC air filter 
  • Stock and OTS maps are not compatible with valved exhaust systems that aren't controlled by the factory ECU. (e.g. IPE Exhaust)


Peak Gains are measured as the absolute maximum value between the highest points of two plots.
Max. Gains are measured as the average maximum value between the highest and lowest point of two plots.








Cayman/Boxster GTS 3.4L



Stage1


Cayman GTS 3.4LPeak GainsMax Gains
Stage1 93

+4.88% HP, +4.13% TQ

+6.96% HP, +6.85% TQ 

Stage 1

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock
  • Intake Requirements: Stock air box with stock, K&N, or BMC air filter 


  • Stock and OTS maps are not compatible with valved exhaust systems that aren't controlled by the factory ECU. (e.g. IPE Exhaust)


Peak Gains are measured as the absolute maximum value between the highest points of two plots.
Max. Gains are measured as the average maximum value between the highest and lowest point of two plots.








Cayman GT4 / Boxster Spyder 3.8L



Stage 1

Cayman GT4 3.8LPeak GainsMax Gains
Stage1 91

+2.49% HP, +1.28% TQ

+7.77% HP, +7.43% TQ 
Stage1 93

+4.70% HP, +2.56% TQ

+9.71% HP, +9.50% TQ 

Stage 1

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock
  • Intake Requirements: Stock air box with stock, K&N, or BMC air filter 


  • Stock and OTS maps are not compatible with valved exhaust systems that aren't controlled by the factory ECU. (e.g. IPE Exhaust)


Peak Gains are measured as the absolute maximum value between the highest points of two plots.

Max. Gains are measured as the average maximum value between the highest and lowest point of two plots.








Non-Performance Maps

Stage 0

  • Stock calibration. Factory map that the car was delivered from Porsche with. Does Not Uninstall Accessport.

Anti-Theft

  • Anti theft map, completely disables car until a different map is flashed on. 

Valet

  • Gradual throttle closure to 10% after 3,000RPM.


  • Stock and OTS maps are not compatible with valved exhaust systems that aren't controlled by the factory ECU. (e.g. IPE Exhaust)



Closing Warnings and Precautions:

  • Use of inappropriate calibration/modification combinations will promote engine damage.
  • Seek the help of a professional COBB Protuner should your Porsche fall outside of OTS map requirements.
  • Top Tier gasoline should be used where available. Use of lower quality fuels can result in catastrophic engine damage.
  • For track events, we recommend adding at least 2 gallons of 100 octane fuel to battle high track temperatures.


Version

Notes:

v400

Revised maps with improved driveability

v204Bug fix for 3.8L GT4 Clubsport vehicles using 388CS00 and 388CT00 ROMs only. Bug fix for engine shutting off when entering the Gauges screen in AP. Fix must be used in conjunction with firmware 1.7.4.2-20917.

v203

Map Description Fixes

v202

Updates to 3.4L Cayman/Boxster S and GTS maps, other maps revision changed for parity. 

v201

Misc. Maintenance Updates 

v200

Compatibility update for use with v201 and higher PDK maps (PDK Map Notes)

v103

981 Cayman GT4 / Boxster Spyder 

v102

Stage2 initial release(981 3.4L and 3.8L Only)

v101

Updated Maximum Throttle tables; Initial 991.1 Carrera Launch Maps. Added GT4 Clubsport

v100

Initial Release Calibration. Adjusted ignition timing, airflow limits, throttle limits, and fuel as well as other tables that help maintain drivability and increase performance all while maintaining reliability.




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