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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA824 V8 (RS6/RS7)

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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA824 V8 (RS6/RS7)

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APR's ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to improve engine performance. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR's optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine's capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The ECU Upgrades are available with various features and supported octane levels and each stage is compatible with most typical bolt-on modifications. The software is installed to the vehicle's factory ECU through the OBD-II port, resulting in a clean and headache-free install. Furthermore, for those looking for tuning with a limited powertrain warranty, APR Plus has you covered!

Features:

  • Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
  • Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
  • Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
  • Program Switching - Change programs and access features with your cruise control stalk
  • Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
  • APR Mobile - Change programs and access features with your smart device
  • Valet Mode - Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output
  • Anti-Theft - Password protects driving the vehicle
  • Security Lockout - Password protects program switching
  • Fault Code Erase - Resets ECU fault codes and adaption on the fly
  • COD Delete - Optionally disable Cylinder On Demand to keep the engine running smoothly in full cylinder mode all the time
  • Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
  • Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
  • Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
  • Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
  • Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
  • Motorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you‚Äôll get full power right up to the hard, ‚Äúbap bap bap‚Äù redline fuel cut
  • Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
  • Flash Counter - Flash counter does not increase with each flash
  • Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
  • Free Updates - Get free updates for life
  • Guarantee - 30 day money back guarantee
Brand APR
Engine AspirationTurbocharged
Engine ConfigurationV8
Engine Displacement4.0L
Engine FamilyEA824 4.0T
Engine OrientationLongitudinal
Fuel TypeGasoline
MarketNAR
ROW
Product TypeECU Upgrade
Part NumberECU-40T-EA824-RS
Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information
Find your boxcode and revision
Find your boxcode and revision
Program switching guide
Program switching guide
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.

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    I would like to have a stage 2 for my RS6 however it seems you discontinued this product so I would like to know if a stage 1 would work well with a full exhaust or if it does require to be with the stock exhaust and so...

    By Adrián Durá Lladosa on March 7, 2023

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    Yes, plug and play.
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APR ECU Upgrade Stages

Our ECU Upgrades are available in multiple configurations. Installation of additional performance hardware, such as an intercooler or intake systems, may provide further performance improvements.

APR Stage 1

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 645-722 HP and 656-849 FT-LBS of torque.


Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 AKI, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.

APR Plus

APR Plus is our APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade with our limited powertrain warranty and itโ€™s the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 645-665 HP and 656-726 FT-LBS of torque. Please check our warranty manual to understand modifications supported by APR Plus.

APR Stage 2

The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 679-759 HP and 703-889 FT-LBS of torque.


APR Stage 2 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 AKI, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

Select a DynoSelect a Dyno Type

APR Calibration Report

Stage (C7 / C7.5)HPTQMax GainMax Gain
Stock As Reported by VAG 560-605 PS 516 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR 582 HP
558 HP 
563 FT-LBS
559 FT-LBS
APR Plus
91 AKI645 HP
665 HP  
656 FT-LBS
726 FT-LBS
+90 HP
+119 HP
+134 FT-LBS
+183 FT-LBS
Stage 1
91 AKI / 95 RON645 HP
665 HP
656 FT-LBS
726 FT-LBS
+90 HP
+119 HP
+134 FT-LBS
+183 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 95 RON674 HP
667 HP  
700 FT-LBS
746 FT-LBS  
+123 HP
+135 HP
+179 FT-LBS
+202 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON728 HP
697 HP  
744 FT-LBS
765 FT-LBS 
+162 HP
+157 HP
+223 FT-LBS
+221 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RONN/A
722 HP 
N/A
849 FT-LBS
N/A
+212 HP
N/A
+304 FT-LBS
Stage 2
91 AKI / 95 RON679 HP
687 HP  
703 FT-LBS
777 FT-LBS  
+122 HP
+151 HP
+181 FT-LBS
+234 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 95 RON712 HP
709 HP  
751 FT-LBS
797 FT-LBS  
+160 HP
+168 HP
+231 FT-LBS
+254 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON761 HP
730 HP  
793 FT-LBS
811 FT-LBS  
+203 HP
+201 HP
+273 FT-LBS
+268 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RONN/A
759 HP
N/A
889 FT-LBS
N/A
+250 HP
N/A
+345 FT-LBS
Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.

Acceleration Testing

Dyno testing is a great way to gauge power increases over the entire rev range but may not translate to real world performance. Through GPS based acceleration testing, APRโ€™s Engineers were able to verify increases made on the dyno translated to a faster and quicker vehicle on the street.

Stage0-60
MPH
0-62
MPH
0-100
KPH
0-100
MPH
60-120
MPH
62-124
MPH
100-200
KPH
60-130
MPH
30-130
MPH
Stock3.535 3.720 3.734 7.936 7.771 8.314 8.345 9.656 11.603
APR STG 1 93 AKI3.1763.306 3.315 6.776 6.373 6.899 6.949 8.022 9.654

Program switching allows you to access additional program modes and features from your cruise control stalk or your smart device with APR Mobile. Depending on the ECU, available memory, and selected options, up to four program modes and all features, can be installed.


  • Stock Mode - Go back to the stock power levels.
  • Performance Modes - Switch between octanes and program modes.
  • Valet Mode - Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output.
  • Security Lockout - Password protects program switching.
  • Anti-Theft - Password protects driving the vehicle.
  • Fault Code Erase - Resets ECU fault codes and adaptation.

APR Mobile

APR Mobile installs on smartphones, tables and other devices, and connects wirelessly to your ECU. The app can then be used to access features such as program switching, fault code reading and resetting, and high speed data logging.

The APR Difference

Who we are - Weโ€™re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ftยฒ state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!


What we do - We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We donโ€™t take shortcuts, and we donโ€™t take risks. We do it the right way.


How we differ - With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, weโ€™re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!

APR Software Pricing Guide

Our performance software upgrade is available in multiple stages with optional features.

APR Plus (USA/Canada)
APR Plus ECU Upgrade$1,599.95
APR Stage 1
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade$799.95
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR PlusFREE
APR Stage 2 (Excludes USA)
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade$999.95
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus or Stage 1$199.95
Optional Features
Program Switching$99.95

Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates

Purchasing Optionsยน: Locate an APR Dealer. They will physically install software on your vehicle at their location. Alternatively with the APR Remote Tuning Service (RTS) you'll purchase an APR Tuning Cable and we, or a participating dealer, will remotely install software on your vehicleโ€ .


Money-Back Guarantee: Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, have it removed and refunded.ยฒ


Free Updates: If we make an update, add a standard feature, or if the manufacturer issues an update, you are entitled to a free update.ยณ


1. Availability: APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.
2. Money Back Guarantee: Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.
3. Free updates: Subject to availability. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer. Applicable to the original purchaser. Second hand owners may inquire with an APR Dealer about a software license transfer fee.
โ€ . Remote flashing: Excludes APR Plus. Excludes some platforms. Dealer participation will vary. Visit our product page for details.
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