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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA825 V8 (C8) (RS6/RS7 Performance) [INSTALL DEVICE ONLY]

4.0T V8 Engine Tune for the Audi RS6 Avant Performance 24+, RS7 Sportback Performance 24+

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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA825 V8 (C8) (RS6/RS7 Performance) [INSTALL DEVICE ONLY]

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Unleash the True Potential of Your Audi RS6/RS7 Performance We're thrilled to introduce APR's Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades for the powerful 4.0 TFSI EA825 engine found in the Audi RS6 and RS7 Performance! With up to 795 HP and 864 FT-LBS of torque, this upgrade transforms your car into a performance powerhouse, delivering exhilarating power and unmatched driving excitement. Power. Precision. Protection. Our new ECU software is the result of months of meticulous engineering and real-world testing, far surpassing the typical aftermarket solution. By equipping our development vehicles with high-speed data loggers, turbo shaft speed sensors, thermocouples, and other precision instruments, we fine-tuned hundreds of parameters and corrected countless protection models across multiple octanes to achieve flawless performance, enhanced safety, and unmatched reliability. We're so confident in its reliability that we even offer an optional factory term-limit matching limited powertrain warranty with APR Plus! What does that mean for you? It means blistering acceleration with gains of up to +189 AWHP and +220 AWFT-LBS over stock with just tuning alone, delivering a rush of power that transforms your driving experience. We recorded 2.x-second 0-60 mph sprints that will drop your stomach and pin your back to your seat like never before! You'll enjoy smooth, linear throttle response and a torque curve that feels endless, providing relentless pull across the rev range. Race-proven features like brake boosting and speed limiter removal unlock new levels of control-perfect for track days or spirited driving. All of this is backed by advanced safety routines that ensure your engine remains protected, even under the most demanding conditions. Performance without compromise Our ECU upgrade includes advanced safety features that go above and beyond by correcting modeled sensor data within the ECU and enabling and calibrating new protection routines. We've optimized turbocharger protection by monitoring shaft speed and respecting overspinning limits, excessive exhaust backpressure, and unstable pressure ratios. Low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) protection prevents engine damage in high gears. Thermal management actively reduces power to prevent overheating of critical components, lowers cooling setpoints in sport mode, and reduces power until your oil reaches the proper temperature. Fuel system optimization ensures safe, reliable operation within critical fueling limits. Additionally, drivetrain shock protection optimizes torque delivery to reduce stress on critical components. The result? Massive power gains with the confidence that your engine and drivetrain are protected for the long haul. Enhanced Driving Experience We didn't stop at raw power-APR's ECU upgrade enhances every aspect of your driving experience. To truly experience the sound of this engine, we've increased the standing RPM limiter, allowing higher revving in neutral and park while enabling the exhaust crackle in this mode. Optionally, you can enable even louder exhaust sounds with more aggressive burbles, pops, and bangs in all scenarios-or keep it stock for a more refined experience. Furthermore, we've added left-foot braking and brake boosting for greater control on and off the track, while the speed limiter removal unleashes your car's full top-speed potential. The Auto Start/Stop memory ensures your preferred setting is always ready, putting you in control every time you start the car, and it disables automatically in sport mode. Finally, we've removed the cap on the boost gauges so you can see the full range present at higher power levels!

Features:

  • Power Gains: Up to 795 HP / 864 FT-LBS (+189 AWHP / +220 AWFT-LBS)
  • Includes 5 Fuel Grade Tunes: 91 AKI (95 RON), 93 AKI (98 RON), 100 AKI (104 RON), 104 AKI (108 RON), and E60-E85 (no hardware required)
  • APR Plus: 91 AKI upgrade with an optional factory-matching limited powertrain warranty
  • Enhanced Features: Optional louder exhaust crackle, increased standing RPM limiter with exhaust crackle enabled, speed limiter removal, Auto Start/Stop memory, left-foot brake boosting, linear throttle mapping, and uncapped boost gauge
  • Advanced Safety Protection Routines: LSPI/knock protection, thermal management, turbo/pressure quotients, torque/driveline shock protection, and fuel system protection
  • No ECU Removal: Our software installs directly to your factory ECU through the OBDII port, can be easily removed to return to the stock tune, and resets the flash counter for unlimited flashes
  • Supports Bolt-On Mods: Adding most hardware upgrades increases power without requiring a reflash or additional stages
  • No TCU Required: Full torque is unlocked without requiring a TCU upgrade
  • Lifetime Updates: Continuous improvements and support
  • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Brand APR
Engine AspirationTurbocharged
Engine ConfigurationV8
Engine Displacement4.0L
Engine FamilyEA825
Engine OrientationLongitudinal
Fuel TypeGasoline
Install TypeAPR Ultralink (Self Install Device Price Shown)
MarketNAR
Product TypeECU Upgrade
Part NumberECU-40T-EA825-C8-PERF-U
Important SFD Unlock Guide
Important SFD Unlock Guide
Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information
Find your boxcode and revision
Find your boxcode and revision
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
2024+ model year vehicles use the latest version of SFD, requiring a factory ODIS tool to unlock the ECU during each flash. Use only fuel equal to or higher than specified-never lower. Follow our fuel guide, particularly for race fuel and Ethanol. Dyno results are for reference only and will vary due to vehicle condition, setup, dyno type, environmental factors, and fuel quality. North America uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI) (RON+MON)/2, while the Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. Each vehicle's year, make, and model may have multiple engine or transmission controller software part numbers ("box codes") with unique revisions. Manufacturers release updates that alter these codes, which can only be verified by scanning the controller. Some stages, octane levels, or features may not be available for specific box codes. Our website provides a general guide by Year, Make, and Model, but you can request unavailable software. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies if you're not satisfied.

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    When you buy an APR Ultralink you use it to buy and install APR software on your vehicle, from the convenience of your own home, from the Ultralink Marketplace. Alternatively, you can always go to an APR dealer and they will sell and install software for you. Below is the retail price for most of our software. Any sales or promotions will not be reflected in these prices but will be in the Ultralink Marketplace. Learn more about the Ultralink here.

    APR ECU Stages

    OEM Turbo Software (Stage 1)

    The APR Stage 1 ECU upgrade works with the factory turbocharger, producing up to 795 HP / 865 FT-LBS (+189 AWHP / +220 AWFT-LBS) over stock. Adding hardware like an intake, intercooler, or exhaust increases power further without requiring a new stage or reflash.


    Options:

    • Stock or louder exhaust noise (crackle/pops/burbles)


    Transmission:

    • No transmission software required for full output files.


    Fuel Grades:

    • 91 AKI (95 RON), 93 AKI (98 RON), 100 AKI (104 RON), 104 AKI (108 RON), and E60-E85 Ethanol.
    • Higher fuel grades are permissible on lower octane software.


    Hardware Requirements:

    • No hardware required.


    APR Plus Warranty:

    • Optional limited powertrain warranty for 91 AKI in the USA/Canada. Requires original factory or APR-approved hardware.

    Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

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    APR Calibration Report

    StageHPTQMax GainMax Gain
    Stock As Reported by Audi (91 AKI) 621 HP 627 FT-LBS
    Stock As Measured by APR (93 AKI) 621 HP 652 FT-LBS
    APR Plus
    91 AKI / 95 RON724 HP 783 FT-LBS +124 AWHP+142 AWFT-LBS
    Stage 1
    91 AKI / 95 RON724 HP 783 FT-LBS +124 AWHP+142 AWFT-LBS
    93 AKI / 98 RON745 HP 804 FT-LBS +140 AWHP+160 AWFT -LBS
    100 AKI / 104 RON763 HP 839 FT-LBS +168 AWHP+195 AWFT -LBS
    100 AKI / 104 RON778 HP 864 FT-LBS +189 AWHP+220 AWFT -LBS
    E60-E85 Ethanol795 HP 805 FT-LBS +175 AWHP+165 AWFT -LBS
    Stage 1 with Intake



    E60-E85 Ethanol814 HP 813 FT-LBS +195 AWHP+174 AWFT -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