Anyone have or heard of this ECU Flash ?
06-26-2015, 11:42 AM
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Anyone have or heard of this ECU Flash ?
So I have been looking for a flash for my 2010 S5, and I think I have found it....
S5 : S5 4.2 V8 Performance Engine Software
I haven’t found anyone who has had it done though; everyone I show it to seems surprised by their claims
S5 : S5 4.2 V8 Performance Engine Software
I haven’t found anyone who has had it done though; everyone I show it to seems surprised by their claims
06-27-2015, 07:07 AM
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I've owned 4.2 V8s since 2000….there's little you can do for performance ecu upgrades.
If it were easy everyone would do it.
I will share one anecdote…my 02 S6 had an aftermarket ecu installed before I bought it…good thing I had a warranty from the audi dealer because it had to be replaced (direct from Germany…Jawohl!); it was apparently broken and worse the original installation was shoddy, poor soldering and insulation (how tough is THAT to do? Shrink tubing anyone?).
Point is that unless it's a flash that can be undone, I wouldn't touch one today. And even then it could damage the ECU.
If you really want a performance change, look around for a supercharger. Figure about $15-20K to do it right.
A Dinan supercharger for my E46 M3 is about $20K. I'm thinking about it…includes an intercooler, 493hp up from 330hp.
If it were easy everyone would do it.
I will share one anecdote…my 02 S6 had an aftermarket ecu installed before I bought it…good thing I had a warranty from the audi dealer because it had to be replaced (direct from Germany…Jawohl!); it was apparently broken and worse the original installation was shoddy, poor soldering and insulation (how tough is THAT to do? Shrink tubing anyone?).
Point is that unless it's a flash that can be undone, I wouldn't touch one today. And even then it could damage the ECU.
If you really want a performance change, look around for a supercharger. Figure about $15-20K to do it right.
A Dinan supercharger for my E46 M3 is about $20K. I'm thinking about it…includes an intercooler, 493hp up from 330hp.
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