2018 Q7 3.0T ECU or Piggyback tunes?
04-30-2018, 06:47 AM
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2018 Q7 3.0T ECU or Piggyback tunes?
Any legit tunes yet? 333hp is cool and all, but I came from a chipped diesel that put out around 500+ hp and 900+ torque. She’s fast but I’m sure she can do more
04-30-2018, 07:40 AM
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04-30-2018, 11:14 AM
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I'm hoping APR comes out with something soon. Their gains, at least going off what they are doing for the 3.0T A6/A7/A8 are better than Revo. Also noticed for Revo you need to buy a separate tranny tune for shift points. I think APR offers that in one package
04-30-2018, 11:37 AM
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Previous Q7 were able to go 400km on ECU remap and beyond 420-430k with charger pulley. This engine should be the same. The question is if via power box or direct ECU modification. So far I guess no one was able to crack ECU.
04-30-2018, 11:48 AM
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After just trading my 2016 S6 - with a tune that had been taken off for a month prior to trading - just everyone beware that Audi has gotten really tight on the TD1 flagging for tunes. My S6 had only 17k on it when I traded it...the dealer is not selling it CPO - which it should have as the car was perfect. Meaning they caught the previous tune on it. I, too, wish my 2018 Q7 Prestige has more power - but to me its just not worth the tiny bump in HP for this engine versus a warranty void. I got 100hp on my S6 - and even then I would probably not do a tune again.
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04-30-2018, 12:21 PM
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After just trading my 2016 S6 - with a tune that had been taken off for a month prior to trading - just everyone beware that Audi has gotten really tight on the TD1 flagging for tunes. My S6 had only 17k on it when I traded it...the dealer is not selling it CPO - which it should have as the car was perfect. Meaning they caught the previous tune on it. I, too, wish my 2018 Q7 Prestige has more power - but to me its just not worth the tiny bump in HP for this engine versus a warranty void. I got 100hp on my S6 - and even then I would probably not due a tune again.
04-30-2018, 01:12 PM
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I spoke with a company called REVO a few months back. They specifically offer a tune for the CREC 3.0TFSI. Its not listed under the year but that is the motor under my hood. I personally am running a Racechip piggy back and have about 22k on the motor after the install. The car definitely runs different with the chip, especially between 2-4k rpm. My only gripe is that shiftpoints do not get changed, but its the limitation of piggyback. Personally I am satisfied with it and it takes me around 15 minutes to remove it completely.
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04-30-2018, 01:17 PM
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They definitely will. My previous '11 A4 Avant had the Stasis ECU upgrade offered and done by Circle Audi in Long Beach, CA after new purchase by the previous owner. When Audi settled the 2.0T oil consumption lawsuit, then refused my claim because it was flagged as TD1, even though I had the original service invoice for the Stasis upgrade by Circle Audi.
04-30-2018, 04:24 PM
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Ahh! So I should wait then. From all of your experience with Audi and TD1, I should work on upgrading my exhaust, brakes etc...before tune?
BUT after looking at racechip, the company claims no trace! My Dodge diesel I had prior was mini maxx tuned and supposedly left no trace as well and my warranty was still ok
Has anyone had warranty work done with racechip?
BUT after looking at racechip, the company claims no trace! My Dodge diesel I had prior was mini maxx tuned and supposedly left no trace as well and my warranty was still ok
Has anyone had warranty work done with racechip?
04-30-2018, 04:41 PM
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What am I missing?