Modern Porsche / COBB
911, Boxster, Cayman or Macan with a supported factory ECU and Accessport. Remote tuning or a coordinated dyno session, quoted around your exact car.
Explore COBB tuning →Ask about my PorschePORSCHE TUNING / KEITH FIELDS
Porsche performance tuning.
Modern & vintage.
Custom calibration for supported modern Porsches and vintage engines with standalone management. Work directly with me on throttle response, drivability and useful power, with the tuning method chosen for your car and its condition.
Start with your installed engine management below. The 911 Turbo S results and 964 engine projects show examples of my work.
START WITH YOUR PORSCHE
Which route fits your car?
Vintage Porsche / standalone ECU
964-based engines, Kinsler throttle systems and restoration projects using Emtron, MaxxECU or MoTeC. Calibration and session planning for owners and engine builders.
Explore the 964 projects →Discuss my engine projectLooking for in-person support? Orange County road tuning and customer-arranged dyno sessions are available by agreement.
BEFORE BUYING EQUIPMENT OR A TUNE
What I need to review your Porsche.
Modern factory ECU
Send the year, model and trim, market, transmission, fuel and installed parts. Include the Accessport part number, current map and any warning lights. Engine and PDK tuning are separate compatibility and scope checks.
Vintage or standalone engine
Send the engine specification, ECU model, injectors, fuel pressure, throttle arrangement and available wiring documentation. Tell me whether it runs, who installed the system and what needs improving.
Remote or in person?
A running, mechanically ready car with suitable logging may be a remote-tuning candidate. Initial setup, unresolved faults or missing instrumentation may require hands-on work. Include your location and any available shop or dyno facility.
You can start with the basics. Tell me what you know about your car →
FROM THE RESULT TO YOUR PROJECT
Porsche projects and documented results.
911 / COBB calibration
510 → 543 hpThe 2014 Turbo S reports record a 33-hp increase in peak output during the April 17, 2019 session. The 2018 Turbo S archive separately records 624.9 hp on 93-octane fuel.
I use your exact model, software, fuel and installed parts to scope your tune—not another car’s peak figure.
Read the 911 Turbo S story →Macan GTS / COBB
374.0 hpThe November 29, 2021 individual report records 374.0 hp at 6,178 rpm for the 2016 Macan GTS.
A road car’s calibration needs to account for usable response as well as full-load performance. Engine and PDK support are reviewed separately.
Discuss a supported COBB application →Vintage 964 / Kinsler
My experience includes an Emtron Shadow 8 cable-throttle 4.0-liter engine, a separate large-cam MaxxECU build and a street-cam MoTeC build.
These projects start with the engine specification and installed management system. Throttle configuration, injector setup and fueling are part of the calibration brief.
Read the 964 engine stories →FROM THE WORKSHOP
See the Porsche work.
PORSCHE 911 TURBO · WORKSHOP ARCHIVE
Hear the 911 Turbo.
AWD’s April 3, 2019 video captures this white 911 Turbo after a Boost Logic exhaust installation. Workshop footage from the Porsche archive; no dyno result is attributed to this clip.
Original footage: AWD Tuning · April 2019 · Plates blurred for privacy
Play the privacy-edited workshop clip here, or open the original Facebook post below.
MODERN PORSCHE / COBB ACCESSPORT
A tune for your Porsche.
I offer custom tuning for supported Porsche COBB applications. We start with your exact vehicle, Accessport, fuel and hardware, then agree on the right approach: remote e-tuning, a dyno session or further setup work.
911
COBB lists selected Carrera, Turbo and GT3 applications across multiple generations, including 991 and 992. Generation, trim, model year and ECU support determine fitment.
Boxster & Cayman
Selected 987.2, 981 and 718 applications, including specific 4.0-liter variants. Confirm your exact model and device before ordering.
Macan & PDK
Selected Macan applications and PDK products are available. PDK transmission support is checked separately from engine tuning.
Check device fitment in COBB’s Porsche catalog. A catalog listing does not by itself confirm custom-tuning access for every ECU or software version. I verify your combination before payment.
Review my Porsche setup ↗AIR-COOLED PORSCHE / RESTORATIONS & RECREATIONS
Preserve the character.
Refine the response.
My vintage Porsche experience includes supporting Kinsler products on 964-based 4.0-liter engines and consulting with Ed Pink Racing Engines on engine-management calibration. These projects bring the engine, throttle system, fuel delivery and ECU together as one working combination.
For a restoration or recreation, the conversation starts with how you want to use the car. A responsive road engine and a competition-focused combination can need different behavior. I consider the engine specification, drivetrain, tires and intended conditions alongside the power target.
Kinsler throttle systems
Calibration support for the installed induction and throttle arrangement, including individual throttle bodies. Cable linkage and drive-by-wire require different setup work; I establish which system is fitted before defining the scope.
Drive-by-wire integration
Pedal and throttle setup, response and the available control strategy are considered together. The aim is a predictable relationship between your input and the engine’s response.
Fueling & drivability
Injector configuration, starting, warm-up, idle and transient fueling are part of the work. Advanced fueling strategies are selected around the engine, sensors, fuel system and ECU capabilities.
FROM MY AWD TUNING DYNO ARCHIVE
Porsche experience.
Recorded on the dyno.
I personally tuned all four of these Porsches through COBB during my work at AWD Tuning. Most used bolt-on modifications; the dated Mustang Dynamometer reports below record their individual results. Each figure below is the report’s maximum power with its stated WCF correction. They are individual results, not a promised output for another car.
2014 911 Turbo S
April 17, 2019
Baseline: 510.0 hp
Revised tune: 543.0 hp
The paired reports record a 33.0 hp increase in peak power during the same day’s session. Peak values occur at different engine speeds; this is not a gain measured at one fixed RPM.
2002 911 / 996
October 1, 2020
Recorded maximum: 563.8 hp at 6,718 rpm
I calibrated this 3.6-liter 2002 Porsche 911 through COBB.
2016 Macan GTS
November 29, 2021
Recorded maximum: 374.0 hp at 6,178 rpm
A 3.0-liter Macan GTS example from the archive, extending the Porsche experience beyond the 911.
2018 911 Turbo S
April 6, 2026
Recorded maximum: 624.9 hp at 6,292 rpm
A 3.8-liter 2018 911 Turbo S, tuned through COBB on 93-octane fuel.
Results are from the original AWD Tuning Mustang Dynamometer reports and dated to each run. These are corrected chassis-dyno figures, not factory crankshaft ratings. Hardware, fuel and test conditions affect the result; compare each car within the context of its own setup.
HANDS-ON PORSCHE EXPERIENCE
Different systems.
The same attention to detail.
964 4.0 / Emtron Shadow
I calibrated this Ed Pink 964-based 4.0-liter engine with Kinsler cable throttle and Emtron Shadow 8 management. This particular build used cable throttle only.
Explore Emtron tuning →MaxxECU / Kinsler DBW
I tuned a large-cam Porsche 964 engine using MaxxECU and Kinsler drive-by-wire, refining injector setup, fueling and throttle behavior.
MoTeC / Porsche integration
I also tuned a different Porsche 964 engine with street-sized cams, using MoTeC management and Kinsler dual drive-by-wire control.
Explore MoTeC tuning →The MaxxECU and MoTeC projects were two different 964 engines: the MaxxECU build used large cams, while the MoTeC build used street-sized cams. I calibrated both, tailoring the approach to each engine’s specification and intended driving experience.
PLAN YOUR ENGINE MANAGEMENT
From the engine build to the tuning session.
My 964 experience spans multiple engines with both cable-operated and drive-by-wire throttles. The installed throttle hardware, ECU and engine specification determine the work; a DBW conversion is not assumed as part of a tune.
Emtron setup and logging
Identify the installed Emtron model and gather Emtune logs, sensor information and throttle-system details for your engine.
Read the Emtron guide →MaxxECU setup and logging
Prepare the MTune calibration and native logs, with wiring records and notes on starting, idle and throttle response.
Read the MaxxECU guide →MoTeC setup and logging
Confirm the ECU, installed package and access details, then collect logs and documentation for the connected systems.
Read the MoTeC guide →OWNERS, RESTORATION SHOPS & ENGINE BUILDERS
Bring the project together.
I work directly with owners and shops to plan calibration, resolve engine-management issues and coordinate dyno sessions. Worldwide travel tuning is available by arrangement. ECU sales and packages can be scoped around the project.
- Send the specification: chassis, engine displacement, build details, induction, throttle system, injectors, fuel and ECU.
- Describe the starting point: running condition, current calibration, wiring documentation, available sensors, logs and the behavior you want to improve.
- Plan the session: your location, builder or installer, dyno facilities and whether you need remote support or an in-person visit.
Porsche standalone projects, equipment and travel are individually quoted. Pricing and delivery timing are agreed for your scope before payment.
Explore dyno & travel tuning ↗PORSCHE TUNING FAQ
Choose the right route.
How much does Porsche tuning cost, and what does the quote include?
The quote depends on your exact Porsche, ECU, fuel, installed hardware and the work required. A supported factory-ECU calibration and a vintage standalone commissioning project have different scopes. Send the setup before choosing a service or buying equipment.
I confirm the calibration work, revision allowance and any required hardware or licenses in your quote. PDK tuning, diagnostics, dyno access, in-person work and travel are discussed separately where applicable. Ask for a Porsche setup review without paying →
Can my Porsche be tuned remotely, or do I need a dyno session?
I review the installed ECU, current running condition and available logging equipment before agreeing on the route. Remote tuning uses the requested logs and revisions. A project needing setup, troubleshooting or instrumentation may need the car and a suitable facility available for in-person work.
For a vintage engine, include the builder, ECU model, throttle system, injector details, wiring documentation and any existing logs. For a modern Porsche, include the year, trim, transmission, market, Accessport details, fuel and modifications. Compare services and prepare your information, or plan a coordinated dyno session.
Can a vintage 964 use the same COBB service as a modern Porsche?
No. The vintage engines described here use a separately installed standalone ECU. Modern COBB tuning depends on a supported factory ECU and matching Accessport. Send the installed system details so I can identify the right service.
Do I need drive-by-wire for a Kinsler-equipped engine?
Not necessarily. My experience includes cable-throttle and DBW configurations. The appropriate setup depends on the installed hardware and your goals; a DBW conversion is a separate project, not an assumed part of a tune.
Can you support an engine builder or restoration shop?
Yes. I can work with your builder or shop on engine-management planning, calibration and dyno coordination. Send the specification and available facilities so we can define responsibilities and the session plan.
Does a COBB product listing guarantee you can custom-tune my car?
No. I confirm the exact year, trim, market, transmission, ECU software and device support before taking payment. PDK support and licensing are checked separately.
What will the engine make?
Output depends on the complete engine, fuel and test conditions. We agree on useful performance goals and evaluate the response and drivability as well as the dyno result.
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In-person road tuning, planned around your car.
I offer Orange County road tuning by arrangement. We coordinate the setup, schedule and vehicle handover beforehand; plan to leave the car with me for the day and arrange transportation.
Plan an Orange County tuning session →ASK KEITH / NO PAYMENT REQUIRED
Tell me about
your Porsche.
Four details are enough to start. Ask about your setup, choosing a service or planning your next upgrade. You do not need a complete parts list to get in touch.
I’ll reply to your email to discuss the next step. Sending this inquiry does not place an order or book a session.
Prefer a conversation? Call Keith: (714) 367-4201.