Doesnt seem a modded PDK is any faster than modded 997TT.2

Introducing the Champion Motorsport “War Admiral” 997.2TT

 

We have been talking about this project for quite some time now, and many of you have read our postings of dyno results complete with lists of upgrades. Well here it is, the complete package, tested and proven. Fully exercised for a day around Palm Beach International Raceway, complete with full performance testing, experiencing ZERO mechanical glitches. In fact, the only tools taken from the tool box were the tire pressure gauge, and the tire pyrometer.

 

In this write up I will not go into detail about the meaning of “War Admiral” which by the way is the specific name of this car, not necessarily the name of our performance kit, but if you wish to understand the meaning have a look at this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Admiral

 

This car is equipped and tested with the following list of features:

 

Engine

- CMS Billet Compressor turbochargers with 68mm 7 blade wheels

- CMS (new for 2010) intercooler upgrade, including silicon hoses and hardware

- Werks1 carbon Y-pipe for 2010 cars

- CMS compressor inlet adapters (increased flow)

- Werks1 carbon air box for 2010 cars

- CMS exhaust manifolds, 3 into 1 equal length headers

- Tubi Style Race exhaust system

- GIAC high performance software proprietary to CMS

 

Aero and Body and Misc.

- CMS Forged Magnesium Center Loc Wheels 9X19 front, 12X19 Rear

- Michelin Pilot Cup tires

- CMS Werks1 Carbon Fiber rear wing and endplates

- CMS Werks1 997.2 Turbo rear diffuser

- CMS Werks1 Front Splitter

- Ice Blue Full body Vinyl Wrap

- Trim and mirrors in satin black

- Clear marker lenses

 

Interior

- Generally equipped as standard in black leather

- Porsche Sport Buckets carbon fiber race seats with folding backs

- Rear seats deleted

- Willans race harnesses with custom CMS mounting tabs for quick removal

- RSS (Road Sport Supply) rear rollover bar

 

Suspension

- PASM dampers left completely as standard

- CMS H&R lowering spring kit

- Forged Porsche Motorsport “997Cup” arms with camber shim adjustment

- RSS Spherical bearings in lower arms

- RSS Adjustable Spherical bearing rear upper arms

- RSS front and rear adjustable anti roll bars with adjustable drop links

- RSS Rear Bump steer adjustable toe linkage

- (Prototype) RSS front adjustable bump steer toe linkage

- 1.9 deg. front and 2.8 deg. Rear camber

- .5 mm total toe in front 4 mm toe in rear

- Corner balanced with 180lb driver ballast

 

All testing was conducted by International Journalist Ian Kuah, and the car was tested in “Step 1” power mode with “Sport Plus” mode active, utilizing the PDK launch control. As you may recall from our 4wd Mustang dyno testing, Step 1 CMS power is recorded at 542 whp and 527 ft-lbs torque, following a baseline of 431 peak WHP, and 425 ft-lbs of torque. Ambient temperature was 81F with a relative humidity of 73% during this part of our day. The alignment was not adjusted between on track testing and performance testing, and the Porsche Standard of ¾ tank of 93 octane premium pump fuel was added.

 

We conducted 3 tests using a RACELOGIC Performance Box (V-BOX) and they were all consistent.

 

0 – 60 2.6 sec.

0 – 100 6.1 sec.

Standing ¼ mile - 10.6 sec. @ 133.2

 

All runs experienced some level of wheel spin, and results on a proper drag strip may be improved. All runs were also conducted using the full Werks 1 aero package which although improves down force and stability at speed, down force certainly adds drag at the speeds achieved during ¼ mile testing.

 

For those of you familiar with Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR), the car was able to achieve lap after lap top speeds of 156.6 mph, and complete closed course lap times as driven by Ian Kuah at 1:28.5 in a rather conservative driving style.

Is this the mod'ed PDK or 997tt.2?

 

Looks impressive!

6.1 to 100mph and a 133mph trap is a good deal faster than stock no?

6.1 to 100mph and a 133mph trap is a good deal faster than stock no?

yes but no faster than similarly modded 997TT.1 models with a tip. Accichelli recorded a faster 0 to 60,0 to 100 and same 1/4 mile time in his tip.

man that's flying.

I know the PDK is great and all, but isnt it a matter of time that one of them goes boom? and Porsche pulls a Nissan and asks for 50K to replace it?

Man this car is sounding more and more appealing. Porsche is getting it done!

That's more quick than my ducky

 

That's very quick indeed.

I am liking the new TT more and more!

 

A satin pearl white one with all else blacked out and about 1500HP would be mighty nice

yes but no faster than similarly modded 997TT.1 models with a tip. Accichelli recorded a faster 0 to 60,0 to 100 and same 1/4 mile time in his tip.

 

Allan, this is true in comparing these packages, good observation. However, I think its possible to get this Champion cars straight line acceleration performance numbers with a 997.2 with just changing to the right compressor wheels and a tune. If this is true then its a lot less extensive type bolt on package than Aarons Tip for similar results. We will see.

I am liking the new TT more and more!

 

A satin pearl white one with all else blacked out and about 1500HP would be mighty nice

 

Agreed! The styling is more to my flavor, subtle in some respects, and hints at what it does.

 

 

Allan, this is true in comparing these packages, good observation. However, I think its possible to get this Champion cars straight line acceleration performance numbers with a 997.2 with just changing to the right compressor wheels and a tune. If this is true then its a lot less extensive type bolt on package than Aarons Tip for similar results. We will see.

You may be right.. Champion as far as I know isnt known for brining about the best performance numbers.

You may be right.. Champion as far as I know isnt known for brining about the best performance numbers.

 

your right, but they are reliable and they stand behind product and give you warranty.

your right, but they are reliable and they stand behind product and give you warranty.

I believe companys like EVOMS and swiss cheese do also.

I believe companys like EVOMS and swiss cheese do also.

 

yes but Champion will honor your factory warranty as long as they install the parts.

thats worth the peace of mind IMO

yes but Champion will honor your factory warranty as long as they install the parts.

thats worth the peace of mind IMO

I dunno, I think Id rather buy a 997TT.1 send it to Evoms.. I may be wrong, But Id imagine you can pick up a TIP with less than 10k miles for like 80K. Another 20K in mods.. may be a better value than a new PDK @ 160K and 20K in mods on top to accomplish the same thing.. Champion btw is listing the mods to this car @ 90K!

I dunno, I think Id rather buy a 997TT.1 send it to Evoms.. I may be wrong, But Id imagine you can pick up a TIP with less than 10k miles for like 80K. Another 20K in mods.. may be a better value than a new PDK @ 160K and 20K in mods on top to accomplish the same thing.. Champion btw is listing the mods to this car @ 90K!

 

20k in mods equals what kind of power?

20k in mods equals what kind of power?

I don't know what evoms charges for a similar kit..but I knowSwitzer charges 19500 or 17k for their 750 package which Acichelli ran 0 to 60 in 2.4, 0 to 100 in 5.9 and 10.6@ 133 from memory. I think swiss cheese maybe more expensive than Evoms.

wow! so for under 100k you can have a badass TT running 10 5's all day long!

very tempting

wow! so for under 100k you can have a badass TT running 10 5's all day long!

very tempting

I think it is the perfect compliment to our GTT's... We have roll on monsters already, now we get off the line daily drivers. Do you know how awesome 0-60 in 2.4 sec is? Alex just ran 9.6 and the GTR's 0-60 was 2.9 on SLICKS!

very tempting! are you getting rid of anything to make room?

very tempting! are you getting rid of anything to make room?

nope..