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Power surge at 2900-3100 RPM (’09 Boxster)

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This is due to the gears ratio....

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Yes, something "changes" at that RPM range.

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This is due to the gears ratio....

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POST 1Original post

Folks I am new to the world of Porsche (’09 Boxster, drive-by-wire gas pedal) Have noticed that as I accelerate and reach 2900-3100 RPM there is a momentary power surge that goes for a split second. There is no pattern, sometimes it happens often sometimes it does not happen at all Before I go to the dealer and look like a fool after the service adviser test drives my Boxster and says “I did not notice anything” Did someone experience/heard about this?:helpme: Any suggestion is appreciated. DM

POST 2Original post

i noticed this as well in my car before i modified with SRP, completely normal. i think this has to do with the flap in the plenum.

POST 3Original post

I also own a 2009 Boxster. If you look at the back of your owners manual you will see a graph of Torque vs RPMs. This will explain the "surge" you feel. Torque relates to your ability to accelerate. You will notice a dip and then a bump in the 2000 thr 3000 RPM range with these 2009 Boxsters. I find this very beneficial for fuel economy. If you want to drive defensively, then you shift in the low 2k RPMs and avoid the surge. If you'd rather mirror a rocket, then you power 1st gear to the 3500+ RPM range and keep it there through whatever gears to advance to. I expect the Cayman has a similar philosphy, but I do not have a graph of a Cayman's Torque curve to know for certain. I do know the Cayman's lower gears are different ratios. It would be interesting to understand that subtle difference.

POST 5Original post

I've noticed the same thing in both of my Caymans (2.7 engine). I think it's normal and I assumed it was related to the VarioCam Plus kicking in. It's most noticable when accelerating slowly in the 2900-3100 RPM range. When accelerating quickly it's not noticeable.

POST 6Original post

Mine does something like this as well. I notice it most in 1st and 2nd. It lessens in 3rd and is not noticable in 5th or 6th. Dave

POST 7Original post

I've got it on my 07 CS. Just put your foot "in it" & you'll never notice the blip.

POST 8Original post

Its still noticeable even with SRP. Likely not as much. Yes, something "changes" at that RPM range.

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