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Remote ECU tune · 3.0L supercharged V6 (EA837)

Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI remote ECU tune

A custom Stage 1, 2 or 3 calibration for your Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged), built by hand by a real tuner from your own stock file and datalog, and back with you within three hours of the file arriving. We tune these cars remotely, worldwide: you read and flash with your own HP Tuners interface, and you pay only once the tune is delivered.

Model
Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged)
Years
2008–2018
Engine
3.0L supercharged V6 (EA837)
ECU
SIMOS8.4 / SIMOS8.5
Stock
306 hp · 325 lb-ft
Stage 1, typical
+80–115 hp

Stock vs tuned

Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI power and torque, stock vs tuned

From the factory the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) makes 306 hp and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm). A Stage 1 tune typically adds 80–115 hp and 26–92 lb-ft, for around 386–421 hp in total. With bolt-ons and a Stage 2 calibration that grows to +120–140 hp, and a Stage 3 build — smaller supercharger pulley + crank pulley + bolt-ons — typically lands at 451–481 hp.

  • Stock306 hp
  • Stage 1386–421 hp
  • Stage 2426–446 hp
  • Stage 3451–481 hp
StageAdded powerAdded torqueTotal powerTotal torque
Stock——306 hp325 lb-ft (440 Nm)
Stage 1+80–115 hp+26–92 lb-ft (+35–125 Nm)386–421 hp350–417 lb-ft (475–565 Nm)
Stage 2+120–140 hp+63–111 lb-ft (+85–150 Nm)426–446 hp387–435 lb-ft (525–590 Nm)
Stage 3+145–175 hp+103–140 lb-ft (+140–190 Nm)451–481 hp428–465 lb-ft (580–630 Nm)

Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.

Tuner's notes

What to know about tuning the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI

The representative figure is the 310 PS / 440 Nm C7 A6/A7. Stage 2 here means a smaller supercharger pulley with matching software.

Supported versions

What we can tune on your Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI

HP Tuners lists 8 Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) entries covering 2008–2018, with 3.0-litre engines. Interface: MPVI2 or newer.

YearsModel / engine as HP Tuners lists itControllerCreditsInterface
2008–2011A4 3.0L TFSI (B8) (SIMOS 8.4)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2008–2010A5 3.0L TFSI (B8) (SIMOS 8.4)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2010–2017A7 3.0L TFSI (4G) (SIMOS 8.5)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2010–2011, 2013–2014A8/A8L 3.0L TFSI (D4) (SIMOS 8.5)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2011–2018A5 3.0L TFSI (B8/B8.5) (SIMOS 8.5)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2011–2018A6/A6L 3.0L TFSI (C7) (SIMOS 8.5)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2012–2018A4 3.0L TFSI (B8/B8.5) (SIMOS 8.5)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4
2012–2013, 2015–2017Q5 3.0L TFSI (8RB) (SIMOS 8.5)Engine6MPVI2/2+/3/4

Support data per HP Tuners' supported-vehicle list (June 2026). Check your exact car on HP Tuners' vehicle list before you buy credits.

Stages & prices

Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI Stage 1, 2 and 3 tunes — and what they cost

One flat price per stage, the same for every car: $250 for Stage 1, $450 for Stage 2 and $650 for Stage 3. Ordering is free and you pay only once the finished tune is delivered. 2 free revisions are included with every order. Gearbox (TCM) shift tuning is included wherever your car's transmission controller can be accessed.

Software only

Stage 1

$250flat · pay on delivery

Software only. Every map in the SIMOS8.4 / SIMOS8.5 is recalibrated for the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) as it sits today — spark, fuelling, throttle response and limiters — against the datalog you send.

  • +80–115 hp typical, for 386–421 hp
  • +26–92 lb-ft (+35–125 Nm) typical
  • Needs: Stock car, or intake and exhaust only.
Order Stage 1 — $250
Calibrated to your bolt-ons

Stage 2

$450flat · pay on delivery

For a Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) with bolt-ons fitted — intake, exhaust, headers or downpipe, and an intercooler where the car has one. The airflow and fuelling are rebuilt around the hardware you actually have.

  • +120–140 hp typical, for 426–446 hp
  • +63–111 lb-ft (+85–150 Nm) typical
  • Needs: Downpipe, intercooler, intake, exhaust — bolt-on hardware fitted.
Order Stage 2 — $450
Forced induction & big builds

Stage 3

$650flat · pay on delivery

Stage 3 on the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) means smaller supercharger pulley + crank pulley + bolt-ons. The fuel, spark and boost maps are written from scratch for your exact combination.

  • +145–175 hp typical, for 451–481 hp
  • +103–140 lb-ft (+140–190 Nm) typical
  • Needs: Upgraded/hybrid turbo, supercharger, cams, built engine or flex fuel.
Order Stage 3 — $650

Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.

Before you order

What you need to tune your Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI

  • An HP Tuners interface. We recommend the MPVI4. You do the reading and the flashing yourself, on your own car — our step-by-step guide covers buying and setting it up.
  • HP Tuners credits for the SIMOS8.4 / SIMOS8.5. Reading, logging and editing are free; you only spend credits the first time you write a tune to the car. Check the exact number for your Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) on HP Tuners' supported-vehicle list before you buy.
  • A laptop with VCM Suite. HP Tuners' software is a free download once you have an account.
  • Your stock file and a datalog. The stock file is what we tune and your backup; the datalog shows us what your engine is actually doing, which is what makes the first file right.

How it works

How a remote Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI tune works, in four steps

  1. Read your car. Save the stock file from your Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) with VCM Editor and log a short drive with VCM Scanner.
  2. Order and upload. Ordering is free. Tell us your mods and what you want from the car, and upload the files. The clock starts when your stock file lands and hash-verifies.
  3. A tuner builds it by hand. Your tune comes back within three hours. Six tuners work three shifts, so the desk is staffed around the clock.
  4. Flash, log, refine — then pay. Flash it, send a log from the drive, and we revise it if needed: 2 revisions are free, each back within three hours. You pay once the tune is delivered.

FAQ

Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI tuning questions

How much power does a Stage 1 tune add to a Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged)?

Typically 80–115 hp and 26–92 lb-ft (35–125 Nm) over the stock 306 hp, for around 386–421 hp in total. Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.

What do I need to tune my Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged)?

An HP Tuners interface (we recommend the MPVI4), the HP Tuners credits needed to license the SIMOS8.4 / SIMOS8.5 for writing, and your stock file plus a datalog of a drive. You read and flash the car yourself; we build the calibration.

How long does a remote tune for the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) take?

Your custom tune is delivered within three hours of your stock file arriving. Six tuners work three shifts, so a file that lands in the middle of the night is picked up just as fast.

How much does it cost, and when do I pay?

Stage 1 is $250, Stage 2 is $450 and Stage 3 is $650, flat. Ordering is free and you pay only once the finished tune is delivered. 2 free revisions are included with every order.

What does a Stage 3 tune mean on the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged)?

Stage 3 on the Audi A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 / Q5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged) means smaller supercharger pulley + crank pulley + bolt-ons. The maps are written from scratch for your build, and typical results are 145–175 hp over stock. Typical gains from published dyno results; your car will vary with fuel, mods and conditions.