We brought the heat, and now there is a new king in town. Using all off the shelf IE parts and ECU calibration on a B8.5 S4, we smashed the world record 1/4th time run after run! Purchasing an IE tune grants you access to flashing your own tune, switching octanes, easy upgrades, true launch control, optional exhaust crackle, E40 ethanol, and world-record setting performance for your Audi 3.0T engine.
IE offers a selection of "Stages" to match your installed hardware. Each Stage offers maximized power to match your mods from stock to full-out double pulley throttle body. Continue reading below to check out the available stages and required hardware.
The IE Stage 1 B8 & B8.5 S4 3.0T tune delivers an aggressive power upgrade without having to install any hardware modifications. Perfect for customers looking for a big jump in power without adding any additional hardware. In a matter of minutes, the vehicle will be much more enjoyable to drive with a massive boost in performance.
Features:
- Horsepower & torque gains maximized
- Stock boost control optimized for all conditions
- 91, 93, 100, & 104 octanes available (95, 98, 104, & 108 RON)
- E40 ethanol blend available for dual pulley ratios
- RPM limit raised to 7200RPM (requires DSG tune)
- Dual pulley RPM limit raised to 7350RPM (requires DSG tune)
- Optional Exhaust Crackle feature
- Two-step launch control availible for single & dual pulley
- Upgraded throttle body support for dual pulley
- Manual fan control for advanced engine cooling
- Fuel drain option for easy race gas & ethanol fillups
- Road speed limiters removed
- Dual pulley calibrated to accept ported superchargers
- Optimized air to fuel ratios for maximized CAT safety
- Engineered for all climates and elevations
- Direct port OBDII at-home flashing
- Easy octane switching takes only minutes
- Upgrade stages to match hardware upgrades
- Simple on/off feature toggling with POWERlink
- Read and clear diagnostic/problem codes
- Easy to use Data-logger
- Integrated Engineering ECU Performance Tune
- IE PowerLINK V3 Flash Cable (OPTIONAL)
Power Results
North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON
Dyno numbers are for reference against stock numbers only. Personal dyno results will vary depending on fuel quality, local conditions, dyno brand, and correction factors. Peak numbers require transmission TCU Tune (sold separately).
| Stage/Fuel | Horsepower | Torque |
| Stock Audi Advertised Numbers | 333 HP | 325 FT-LBS |
| Stock IE Dyno Numbers | 329 HP | 339 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON | 403 HP | 387 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON | 416 HP | 391 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley 91 AKI / 95 RON | 422 HP | 416 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley 93 AKI / 98 RON | 435 HP | 423 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley 100 AKI / 104 RON | 486 HP | 443 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley 104 AKI / 104 RON | 492 HP | 449 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley 91 AKI / 95 RON | 444 HP | 459 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley 93 AKI / 98 RON | 453 HP | 469 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley 100 AKI / 104 RON | 511 HP | 498 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley 104 AKI / 104 RON | 519 HP | 508 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley E40 Ethanol Blend | 534 HP | 520 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley Throttle Body 91 AKI / 95 RON | 452 HP | 462 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley Throttle Body 93 AKI / 98 RON | 462 HP | 471 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley Throttle Body 100 AKI / 104 RON | 521 HP | 504 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley Throttle Body 104 AKI / 104 RON | 534 HP | 513 FT-LBS |
| Dual Pulley Throttle Body E40 Ethanol Blend | 548 HP | 525 FT-LBS |
Required Hardware
| Part Upgrade | Compatible | Requirement |
| DSG Tune or Clutch Upgrade | Compatible, but not required | |
| Air Intake | Compatible, but not required | |
| Heat Exchanger | Compatible, but not required | |
| Supercharger Pulley 57.5mm | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | |
| Crank Pulley 188mm | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | |
| Crank Pulley 207mm | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | |
| HPFP Upgrade | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | |
| Throttle Body Upgrade | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | |
| Downpipes | Compatible, but not required | |
| Catback Exhaust | Compatible, but not required |
| Part Upgrade | Compatible | Requirement |
| DSG Tune or Clutch Upgrade | Highly Recommended | |
| Air Intake | Highly Recommended | |
| Heat Exchanger | Highly Recommended | |
| Supercharger Pulley 57.5mm | Required | |
| Crank Pulley 188mm | Not Compatible With Single Pulley | |
| Crank Pulley 207mm | Not Compatible With Single Pulley | |
| HPFP Upgrade | Not Compatible With Single Pulley | |
| Throttle Body Upgrade | Not Compatible With Single Pulley | |
| Downpipes | Compatible, but not required | |
| Catback Exhaust | Compatible, but not required |
| Part Upgrade | Compatible | Requirement |
| DSG Tune or Clutch Upgrade |
Required | |
| Air Intake | Required | |
| Heat Exchanger | Required | |
| Supercharger Pulley 57.5mm |
Required (Or 207mm Crank Pulley) |
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| Crank Pulley 188mm |
Required (Or 207mm Crank Pulley) |
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| Crank Pulley 207mm |
Compatible (Use instead of supercharger and 188mm crank pulley combo) |
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| HPFP Upgrade | Required For Ethanol Use | |
| Throttle Body Upgrade | Compatible, but not required | |
| Downpipes | Compatible, but not required | |
| Catback Exhaust | Compatible, but not required |
