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APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA824 V8 (S8)

APR ECU Upgrade - 4.0T EA824 V8 (S8)

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SKU:ECU-40T-EA824-S8

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OVERVIEW

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
  • 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
  • Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
  • Motorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you‚Äôll get full power right up to the hard, ‚Äúbap bap bap‚Äù redline fuel cut
  • 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

 

Stage 1

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 646-692 HP and 656-713 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 it’s the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 646 HP and 656 FT-LBS of torque. Please check our warranty manual to understand modifications supported by APR Plus.

Stage 2

The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 672-710 HP and 691-751 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.

 

APR Calibration Report

Stage HP TQ Max Gain Max Gain
Stock As Reported by VAG  520 PS  481 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR 577 HP  556 FT-LBS
APR Plus
91 AKI 646 HP 656 FT-LBS +121 HP +134 FT-LBS
Stage 1
91 AKI / 95 RON 646 HP 656 FT-LBS +121 HP +134 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 95 RON 667 HP 697 FT-LBS +146 HP +174 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON 692 HP 713 FT-LBS +171 HP +191 FT-LBS
Stage 2
91 AKI / 95 RON 672 HP 691 FT-LBS +147 HP +168 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 95 RON 688 HP 727 FT-LBS +173 HP +204 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON 710 HP 751 FT-LBS +199 HP +228 FT-LBS

 

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, APR’s Engineers were able to verify increases made on the dyno translated to a faster and quicker vehicle on the street.

Stage 0-60
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
1/4m
60 FT
1/4m
ET
1/4m
MPH
Stock 3.759 3.950 3.963 8.723 8.794 9.667 9.729 11.473 13.594 1.837 11.909 116.76
APR STG 1 93 AKI 3.387 3.542 3.552 7.489 7.257 7.841 7.882 9.271 10.978 1.769 11.174 123.01
APR STG 1 100 AKI 3.212 3.362 3.373 7.033 6.626 7.300 7.344 8.777 10.423 1.748 10.937 126.31