{"product_id":"apr-ecu-upgrade-4-0t-ea824-v8-a8","title":"APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA824 V8 (A8)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"full_description\"\u003eAPR'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!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full_description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"productpage_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram Switching - Change programs and access features with your cruise control stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPR Mobile - Change programs and access features with your smart device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValet Mode - Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Theft - Password protects driving the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity Lockout - Password protects program switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFault Code Erase - Resets ECU fault codes and adaption on the fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOD Delete - Optionally disable Cylinder On Demand to keep the engine running smoothly in full cylinder mode all the time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you‚Äôll get full power right up to the hard, ‚Äúbap bap bap‚Äù redline fuel cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash Counter - Flash counter does not increase with each flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Updates - Get free updates for life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarantee - 30 day money back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-widget-apr-stage-1\" class=\"tab-widget-panel ui-tabs-panel ui-corner-bottom ui-widget-content\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-justify\"\u003eThe APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 530-578 HP and 586-679 FT-LBS of torque. Adding more bolt-on hardware modifications will optimize power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-justify\"\u003eStage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"align-justify\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAPR Calibration Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comparison_table\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHP\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTQ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Gain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Gain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock As Reported by VAG \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 PS \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e444 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock As Measured by APR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e456 HP \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e506 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAPR Plus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91 AKI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e586 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+75 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+88 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91 AKI \/ 95 RON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e586 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+75 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+88 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 AKI \/ 95 RON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e545 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e629 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+90 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+129 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 AKI \/ 104 RON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e578 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e679 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+127 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+175 FT-LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyno 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, APR’s Engineers were able to verify increases made on the dyno translated to a faster and quicker vehicle on the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget table\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comparison_table\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0-60\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0-62\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0-100\u003cbr\u003eKPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0-100\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e60-120\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e62-124\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e100-200\u003cbr\u003eKPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e60-130\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e30-130\u003cbr\u003eMPH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.228\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.749\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.389\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.361\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.409\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.647\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPR STG 1 93 AKI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.535\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.695\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.707\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.976\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.661\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.132\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPR STG 1 100 AKI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.378\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.556\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.568\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.591\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.235\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.669\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.491\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgram 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unordered\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e - Go back to the stock power levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Switch between octanes and program modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValet Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e - Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Lockout\u003c\/strong\u003e - Password protects program switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Theft\u003c\/strong\u003e - Password protects driving the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFault Code Erase\u003c\/strong\u003e - Resets ECU fault codes and adaptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTech Resources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-contents active expanded\" style=\"max-height: 528px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech_icons fas fa-info-circle fa-2x\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_text\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"tech_resource_widget_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goapr.com\/support\/fuel_guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Important fuel quality information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImportant fuel quality information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech_icons fas fa-info-circle fa-2x\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_text\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"tech_resource_widget_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goapr.com\/support\/ecu_box_code\/\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Find your boxcode and revision\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind your boxcode and revision\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech_icons fas fa-info-circle fa-2x\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_text\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"tech_resource_widget_link\" href=\"https:\/\/documents.goapr.com\/dpp_emcs_instructions.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Program switching guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProgram switching guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech_icons fas fa-exclamation-triangle fa-2x\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget_text installation_notes product_info\"\u003eOnly 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. Please Note: Each vehicle's year, make, and model may have multiple factory engine or transmission controller software part numbers, known as box codes, each with unique revisions. Manufacturers periodically release software updates that alter this information, which can only be determined by scanning the controller and is not publicly provided. Due to the variety of codes, some stages, octane levels, features, or options may not be available for specific codes. Therefore, our website provides a general guide based on general info such as Year, Make, and Model. Our system allows you to request unavailable software, and we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"APR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275971870897,"sku":null,"price":898.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/apr-ecu-box_c1a846c9-c840-4d38-93eb-b94f43e4b1ff.avif?v=1778534884","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/apr-ecu-upgrade-4-0t-ea824-v8-a8","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}