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APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 2 (Longitudinal)

Fits 2009-2017 Audi A4, A5, A6, allroad, Q5

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This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, in all 50 states, when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number.

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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.

Features:

  • Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
  • Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
  • Program Switching - Change programs and access features with your cruise control stalk
  • 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
  • Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
  • Flex Fuel - Full ethanol flex fuel support on compatible flex fuel models
  • 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
  • Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
  • 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
Emission Code1
Engine AspirationTurbocharged
Engine ConfigurationI4
Engine Displacement2.0L
Engine FamilyEA888 Gen 2
Engine OrientationLongitudinal
Fuel TypeGasoline
MarketNAR
ROW
Product TypeECU Upgrade
Part NumberECU-20T-EA888-2-L
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This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, in all 50 states, when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number.

The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles:

  • 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
  • 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
  • 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle
Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information
Find your boxcode and revision
Find your boxcode and revision
Program switching guide
Program switching guide
CARB EO Document
Lists applicable vehicles and scenarios. Please verify your configuration is applicable.
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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    Does the tune also apply to the 2011 a4 audi avant wagon?

    By jordi guerrero on February 12, 2023

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    Yes!
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    is this product plug and play? Like a access port style?

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    The software is installed by an APR dealer: https://goapr.com/dealers/
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APR ECU Upgrade Stages

APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in multiple octanes levels. Each stage is fully compatible with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, or other minor bolt on modifications.

APR Stage 1

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 256-282 HP with 301-323 FT-LBS on B8 models and 270-313 HP with 329-388 on B8.5 models with flex fuel support. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.


APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 RON in the Rest of the World. Flex Fuel compatible models support any blend of Ethanol or E85 in both markets.

APR Stage 2

The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires an exhaust system and no other engine hardware modifications and produces 287-304 HP with 341-359 FT-LBS on B8 models and 297-318 HP with 329-405 on B8.5 models with flex fuel support. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.


APR Stage 2 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 RON in the Rest of the World. Flex Fuel compatible models support any blend of Ethanol or E85 in both markets.

APR Stage 3 K04

The APR Stage 3 K04 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires an APR K04-064 drop-in turbocharger, exhaust system, intercooler, and no other engine hardware modifications and produces 339-363 HP with 321-387 FT-LBS on B8 models and 329-374 HP with 350-408 on B8.5 models with flex fuel support. This software is designed for use with NGK BKR8EIX spark plugs gapped to 0.024" ±0.002" or 0.6mm ±0.05mm with a change interval of 10-15,000 mi or 16-24,000 km. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.


APR Stage 3 K04 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 RON, and 108 RON in the Rest of the World. Flex Fuel compatible models support any blend of Ethanol or E85 in both markets.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

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APR Calibration Report

Stage (B8 / B8.5)HPTQMax GainMax Gain
Stock As Reported by VAG 179-220 PS 236-258 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR 211 HP
230 HP		259 FT-LBS
271 FT-LBS
Stage 1
91 AKI / 95 RON256 HP
270 HP  		301 FT-LBS
329 FT-LBS 		+55 HP
+43 HP		+53 FT-LBS
+77 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON266 HP
284 HP  		323 FT-LBS
338 FT-LBS 		+66 HP
+57 HP		+74 FT-LBS
+85 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON282 HP
303 HP  		360 FT-LBS
360 FT-LBS 		+78 HP
+77 HP		+74 FT-LBS
+107 FT-LBS
E85 / Flex FuelN/A
313 HP  		N/A
388 FT-LBS 		N/A
+85 HP		N/A
+134 FT-LBS
Stage 2
91 AKI / 95 RON287 HP
297 HP  		341 FT-LBS
329 FT-LBS 		+97 HP
+70 HP		+92 FT-LBS
+77 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON291 HP
302 HP  		354 FT-LBS
343 FT-LBS 		+101 HP
+76 HP		+105 FT-LBS
+89 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON304 HP
309 HP  		359 FT-LBS
377 FT-LBS 		+111 HP
+83 HP		+108 FT-LBS
+125 FT-LBS
E85 / Flex FuelN/A
318 HP  		N/A
405 FT-LBS 		N/A
+92 HP		N/A
+153 FT-LBS
Stage 3
91 AKI / 95 RON339 HP
329 HP  		321 FT-LBS
350 FT-LBS 		+149 HP
+113 HP		+121 FT-LBS
+92 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON348 HP
344 HP  		342 FT-LBS
369 FT-LBS 		+158 HP
+122 HP		+130 FT-LBS
+108 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON363 HP
355 HP  		387 FT-LBS
385 FT-LBS 		+171 HP
+139 HP		+145 FT-LBS
+119 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RONN/A
361 HP  		N/A
405 FT-LBS 		N/A
+142 HP		N/A
+148 FT-LBS
E85 / Flex FuelN/A
374 HP  		N/A
408 FT-LBS 		N/A
+155 HP		N/A
+154 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.
Stage0-60
MPH
0-62
MPH		0-100
KPH		0-100
MPH		60-120
MPH		62-124
MPH		100-200
KPH		60-130
KPH		30-130
KPH
Stock6.140 6.471 6.49215.33518.816 21.816 21.618 29.27333.921
Stage 1 93 AKI5.4745.7375.90112.872 13.533 14.946 15.115 18.293 22.472
Stage 2 E854.396 4.6464.66310.950 12.570 14.045 14.104 17.482 20.854

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 - 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 Stage 1
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade$399.95
APR Stage 2
APR Stage 2 ECU UpgradeDISCONTINUED
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade from Stage 1DISCONTINUED
APR Stage 3
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade with New APR Turbo KitFREE
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade$599.95
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade from APR Stage 1 or APR Stage 2$199.95
Optional Features
Program Switching$99.95

Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates

How to Purchase - APR Software Upgrades are only available through Authorized APR Dealers. The dealer will connect to your vehicle, and install the update.¹


Money-Back Guarantee - Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, return to an APR Dealer to 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. APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.
2. Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.
3. 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.
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