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    APR ECU Upgrades for the Audi Q7/Q8 (4M) 3.0 TFSI EA839!

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    We're excited to announce our Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades are now available for the Audi Q7 and Q8 (4M) 3.0 TFSI engine with the Bosch MG1 ECU! Expect massive gains with up to 393-432 HP and 500-564 FT-LBS of torque on tap, depending on octane, from this simple software upgrade.

    Features:
    • Delivers up to 393-432 HP with 500-564 FT-LBS depending on octane
    • Max gains of +79-126 AWHP and +120-183 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
    • Standing RPM soft limiter increased
    • Left-foot braking / brake boosting added
    • Properly rescaled performance gauges
    • Optimized launch control strategy for faster response and boost building
    • Optimized driveline protection during launch
    • Optimized thermal management and additional protection
    • Optimized high-gear LSPI protection and turbocharger protection added
    • Speed limiter removed
    • Exhaust flaps recalibrated to provide better performance and increase sound during free-rev
    • Exhaust crackle added while retaining temperature safeties (optional feature)
    • Auto start-stop defaults to the off position
    • No hardware required (Software only)
    • Supports standard bolt on modifications
    • Eliminated the need for a TCU upgrade to achieve full torque
    • Free lifetime updates
    • Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)
    • 30 day money back guarantee


    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.

    The result of this work is nothing short of astounding. Not only have we increase power, we’ve added many safety routines to ensure the engine and components are protected under demanding scenarios. Additionally we’ve added features to enhance the driving experience.

    We’ve recalibrated the exhaust flaps to reduce backpressure and create consistent turbo spool characteristics. Sound characteristics are improved too, especially during free-rev, which sees its limiter raise in park and neutral. We’ve added an optional feature to enable exhaust crackle, which mimics much of the behavior of the RS models without being over-the-top and obnoxious. This enables during free-rev, downshifts, and lifting off the throttle. It’s optimized with exhaust flap actuation, and includes safety routines to ensure component protection. Through proper torque management and ECU code changes, we’ve removed the requirement of a transmission tune to achieve full torque. We’ve optimized launch control for a better take-off and enabled boost building on the line. Additionally we’ve defaulted the start-stop feature to the off position, removed the speed limiter, added left-foot braking or brake-boosting, and configured the ECU to send the correct calibration to the dash for the performance gauges.

    To protect the engine and components we’ve spent a considerable amount of time tuning safety routines, some of which were not active from the factory. The ECU will protect the engine should the exhaust flaps fail as back pressure becomes too high. The optional exhaust crackle feature will turn off should components get too hot. The engine has advanced LSPI protection to prevent the engine from damage when being lugged in the tallest gears. Excessive intake air temperature, which is common on a dynamometer, will cause power to reduce to protect the engine. Furthermore more we’ve added and calibrated protection routines for turbocharger pressure ratios, shaft speed, exhaust pressure, intake air temperature, coolant temperature, oil temperature, lambda, fueling system limitations, and more. All of this and more gives us confidence to offer an optional limited powertrain warranty through APR Plus!

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    There are more charts on our Product page. You can cycle between octanes, and see power at the wheels, crank, and gain over stock.

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    What about 2022 sq7 ? Any estimated time for a tune to be available?

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    I don't have a timeline on specific box codes. Best bet is to put in a request with you local dealer and you'll get an email when the code is ready.
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    Arin,

    Did APR address the torque request values mentioned by some of the Q7 members in a few other threads at the stage 2 level?

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    Totally different engine/ecu, and the info was unrelated to actual output.
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    I got stage 1 installed last week on my 2021 Audi Q7 55. Totally different driving experience, very happy with the upgrade. Worth every penny!!!

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    Where did you get it done in nj? Did you get the plus or regular?

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    Here are all of our dealers: https://www.goapr.com/dealers/
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    I have my RSQ8 with APR tune. Amazing


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arin@APR View Post
    Here are all of our dealers: https://www.goapr.com/dealers/
    Would you please help clear up my confusion here? I bought a 2018 Q7 and had a Stage 1 tune installed in 11/21. It appears this is quite the change and more focused on torque. Perhaps everything is better optimized...? Is there a writeup somewhere explaining the differences?

    My real concern is with towing my 4,500 boat. What is optimal long term?

    Thanks!

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    Stage 2 Banner Advertiser Four Rings Arin@APR's Avatar
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    The main difference is that you're getting more power and torque at every single RPM. It's a turbocharged engine so that means down low in the RPM you'll have vastly more torque, which will taper towards redline. You've probably experienced this by now but it's just vastly more, everywhere, which feels great and makes the car faster.
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    Does the APR tune alter the transmission mapping at all?

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    The tune only touches the engine. The transmission is controlled by a different controller.
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    Try to get this install for my 2022 but they said it is not available yet?

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    It's always possible we don't have the factory code off the brand new ECUs. That's probably what happened in your case. Do you know if the dealer put in a request to be notified when it's ready?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arin@APR View Post
    It's always possible we don't have the factory code off the brand new ECUs. That's probably what happened in your case. Do you know if the dealer put in a request to be notified when it's ready?
    Yes- he advised that he did.

    Manufacturer always making it more difficult for everyone. I was pretty excited getting it too so I thought I would.

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    I'm really sorry about that. This always seems to be hit or miss on the brand new models year vehicles for some period of time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arin@APR View Post
    I'm really sorry about that. This always seems to be hit or miss on the brand new models year vehicles for some period of time.
    Maybe by that time; APR is able to squeeze a few more ponies for the 2022 ecu!😉

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    Same thing happened to me this past week. Took my wife's 2022 to a dealer in Minneapolis (3.5 hours away) and they didnt have a file for it. They said they put in a request to be notified when its ready, but in talking to Andrew this morning that really doesnt do anything... Debating sending the ECU to APR to see if its locked (90% certain it is) so then the wait begins. Here is to hoping someone can crack the code quickly or Im going to regret not trying harder to find an SQ7!
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    Quote Originally Posted by karrera4 View Post
    Same thing happened to me this past week. Took my wife's 2022 to a dealer in Minneapolis (3.5 hours away) and they didnt have a file for it. They said they put in a request to be notified when its ready, but in talking to Andrew this morning that really doesnt do anything... Debating sending the ECU to APR to see if its locked (90% certain it is) so then the wait begins. Here is to hoping someone can crack the code quickly or Im going to regret not trying harder to find an SQ7!
    Probably the quickest way if you can have another vehicle and can afford the down time on the q7.

    Most of us use it as a daily.

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    Just got the stage 1 93 octane tune done on my 2018 Q7. Can't recommend it enough-it should have come like this stock. After a few minor electrical glitches which APR helped the shop and then I navigate(they were very easy to get on the phone, which is rare today!), all is back in working order and she drives amazing. Best bang for buck upgrade ever.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RG5384 View Post
    Just got the stage 1 93 octane tune done on my 2018 Q7. Can't recommend it enough-it should have come like this stock. After a few minor electrical glitches which APR helped the shop and then I navigate(they were very easy to get on the phone, which is rare today!), all is back in working order and she drives amazing. Best bang for buck upgrade ever.
    That is awesome.

    Hopefully Apr is able to hack the 2022 ecu soon so we can also enjoy this tune as well.

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    With the Ultralink you can tune your vehicle with APR Engine Control Unit (ECU) and APR Transmission Control Unit (TCU) Upgrades right from the convenience of your own home, all on your own! It connects your vehicle directly to the Ultralink Marketplace, which is our online store filled with tens of thousands of tunes supporting most of the vehicles in our catalogue.

    The Ultralink lets you download and install new engine and transmission tunes, update to new file versions, jump to a new stage, change octanes and program modes, configure adjustable features such as launch control, torque levels, speed limiters, and other features, read and clear fault codes, reset flash counters, and more!

    We also kept our existing APR software owners in mind when creating the Ultralink. There’s no need to purchase a tune twice! Your vehicle is already in our database as an existing customer. And best of all, the Ultralink is completely unlocked. Use it to buy and install software on all your or your friend’s vehicles!

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    • Coverage includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Cupra, Bentley, and Lamborghini vehicles
    • No additional charge for updates, switching octanes, or existing customers who purchased software from an APR dealer
    • New ECU/TCU support added monthly (Always check our application guide)
    • User adjustable features, such as speed limiters, torque output, exhaust sound, and more available on various tunes
    • Reset the flash counter with each APR Tune or uninstall APR Software and go back to stock
    • Reads and clears fault codes
    • Currently supported markets: USA & Canada, with other markets to follow


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jcq7 View Post
    Probably the quickest way if you can have another vehicle and can afford the down time on the q7.

    Most of us use it as a daily.
    I have a 2023 SQ8 and was told by my tuner and APR that they now have a tune for my car and have the code. I will be doing a Stage 1 soon and will report back. I saw on you tube that APR doesn't have a 93 octane tune and that I should get their 91 and even using 93 it should be better than the 91. Does anyone know if this is correct?

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    We offer 91, 93, 100, and 104 octane tunes for the SQ7.

    Just run the program that matches the fuel in your tank.

    If you are on the 91 tune, and are running 93, that's perfectly fine.

    If you're on the 93 tune, and need to run 91, flash the 91 octane tune.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arin@APR View Post
    We offer 91, 93, 100, and 104 octane tunes for the SQ7.

    Just run the program that matches the fuel in your tank.

    If you are on the 91 tune, and are running 93, that's perfectly fine.

    If you're on the 93 tune, and need to run 91, flash the 91 octane tune.
    Thanks, I take it the SQ7 tune works for the SQ8as well?

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    Yes, SQ7/SQ8 share the same ECU.
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