Porsche 718 remap
Every 718 Cayman and Boxster calibrated at Eccles goes through the same load-simulated dyno session used on the all-wheel-drive cars in the workshop, because a repeatable figure matters as much on a rear-wheel-drive car as it does on one with four driven wheels. Turbocharged flat-four, 296 to 345 bhp from the factory depending on variant. Call 0161 302 5117 to discuss your 718.
Why the dyno matters for the 718
The 718 range moved to a turbocharged flat-four in 2.0 and 2.5-litre displacements, a genuine change from the naturally aspirated flat-six that came before it, and one that brings real remap headroom the older engine never had. A road estimate, or a figure lifted from another owner's forum post, tells you nothing reliable about what your specific car actually produces or gains.
Our 4WD Bapro dynamometer runs a four-roller, load-simulated pull that holds the car under consistent resistance throughout the rev range, the same rig used for the all-wheel-drive Porsches that come through Eccles. That produces a documented, repeatable figure rather than a rolling-road guess, and it is exactly what a car built on a turbocharged platform with genuine tuning headroom deserves.
How we map the 718
Every session starts with a baseline pull, giving us a real reference for your specific car before any calibration work begins. The ECU is read via Kess3 or CMD bench tooling at Eccles. This is in-person work only, there is no remote flashing platform for Porsche on this site. From that baseline, Samuel Gunnell develops the calibration around your car's actual fuelling, boost and timing data. Once the map is applied, the 718 goes back on the same rollers for verification pulls, so the before-and-after comparison is measured on identical equipment rather than estimated from a spec sheet.
Beyond the Stage 1 map
Stage 1 software is the starting point for most 718s that come through Eccles, but it is not the only work available. A standalone rolling road session, without any remap attached, is available if you simply want a documented figure on your car. Where the PDK transmission is fitted, ask about the driving experience once the engine calibration is complete, we will advise on what is worth pursuing further. Stage 2 is available where the supporting hardware, typically an upgraded intercooler and downpipe, is fitted. We will tell you honestly whether your car's current specification supports it rather than pushing a map onto hardware that is not ready for it.
Stage 1 vs Stage 2
Stage 1 on the 718 is software only, developed from your car's own baseline pull, with no hardware changes required. It is where the majority of turbocharged 718s sit, and for most road-driven cars it is the right stopping point. above the factory output for your specific variant.
Stage 2 asks more of supporting hardware to sustain higher boost safely and consistently. We will advise honestly on whether it suits your car rather than recommend it as a default next step.
Frequently asked questions
What does a dyno session actually measure on a 718?
How long does the dyno session itself take?
Do you use my car's actual data or a generic file?
What happens if the dyno run shows a problem with my car?
Can I book a rolling road session on my 718 without a remap?
Call to book a dyno slot for your Porsche 718 Cayman or Boxster. Call 0161 302 5117 to arrange a date, or contact us with your car's details. We are based at HNA Facilities, Plot Zero, James Nasmyth Way, Eccles, Manchester M30 0SF. Contact us for a quote.
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