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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA825 V8 (4M) (SQ7/SQ8)
4.0T V8 Engine Tune for the Audi SQ7 20-24, Audi SQ8 20-24
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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA825 V8 (4M) (SQ7/SQ8)
4.0T V8 Engine Tune for the Audi SQ7 20-24, Audi SQ8 20-24
Features:
- Delivers up to 685-767 HP with 731-804 FT-LBS depending on octane
- Max gains of +191-262 AWHP and +163-268 AWFT-LBS depending on octane
- Supports 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI fuel grades
- Optional factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty with APR Plus
- Quicker and Faster: [email protected] MPH (Stock) [email protected] MPH (APR Stage 1 93)
- Speed limiter removed
- Standing RPM soft limiter increased
- Left-foot braking / brake boosting added
- Properly rescaled performance gauges
- Optimized thermal management and protection
- Optimized launch control strategy for faster response
- Optimized driveline protection during launch
- No hardware required (Software only)
- Supports standard bolt on modifications
- Eliminated the need for a TCU upgrade to achieve full torque
- Flash counter does not increase with each flash
- Free lifetime updates
- Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)
- 30 day money back guarantee
Brand | APR |
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Engine Aspiration | Turbocharged |
Engine Configuration | V8 |
Engine Displacement | 4.0L |
Engine Family | EA825 |
Engine Orientation | Longitudinal |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Install Type | Dealer Installed |
Market | NAR |
Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
Part Number | ECU-40T-EA825-4M-SQ |
Important fuel quality information
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APR Plus Warranty Booklet
Select VW/Audi MG1 under unlock type
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APR ECU Upgrade Stages
Our new suite of MG1 ECU software comes after months of extensive research and development that is typically absent from the aftermarket. Our upgrade makes the engine more powerful and more exciting. We’ve extensively calibrated the system to work flawlessly on the track, while retaining safety routines to protect your engine in the most demanding scenarios. This was all made possible by our engineering team's pursuit of perfection. Development vehicles were outfitted with additional sensors, including turbo shaft speed sensors, thermocouples, transducers, and more, along with our high speed direct RAM logging equipment, to feed valuable data to the team for analysis. After thousands of hours of testing and tuning we created new calibrations that are fine tuned for several octanes and contain hundreds of map changes, with a vast array of safety features built in.
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 685-767 HP and 731-804 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +191-262 HP and +163-268 FT-LBS of torque at the wheels.
APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI and 104 AKI in North America.
APR Plus
APR Plus is our APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade with our limited powertrain warranty and it’s the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 685 HP and 731 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +191 HP and +163 FT-LBS of torque at the wheels. Please check our warranty manual to understand modifications supported by APR Plus.
Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts
Select a Dyno | Select a Dyno Type |
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APR Calibration Report
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock As Reported by Audi | 500 HP | 568 FT-LBS | ||
Stock As Measured by APR | 513 HP | 591 FT-LBS | ||
APR Plus | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 685 HP | 731 FT-LBS | +191 HP | +163 FT-LBS |
Stage 1 | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 685 HP | 731 FT-LBS | +191 HP | +163 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 710 HP | 751 FT-LBS | +215 HP | +202 FT-LBS |
100 AKI / 104 RON | 752 HP | 786 FT-LBS | +245 HP | +248 FT-LBS |
104 AKI / 108 RON | 767 HP | 804 FT-LBS | +268 HP | +262 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.
The APR Difference
Who we are - We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² 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 don’t take shortcuts, and we don’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, we’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) | |
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APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | $3,999.95 |
APR Stage 1 | |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | $1,499.95 |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus | FREE |
Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates
Purchasing Options¹: 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 vehicle†.
Money-Back Guarantee: Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, have it removed and refunded.²
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.³
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.
†. Remote flashing: Excludes APR Plus. Excludes some platforms. Dealer participation will vary. Visit our product page for details.
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