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[@pianomail]

These cars are so ridiculously underrated. For $20k I have a car that's comfier, quieter, has backseats, and is faster than new Mustangs and Camaros. It seems hilarious to have a daily driver sedan that makes almost 500hp runs low 11s, and gets 25mpg.

[@officialaustenmorpho3224]

$20k??? where tf u at i cant find anything near me for under 30

[@pianomail]

@@officialaustenmorpho3224 US southeast! I got mine for $19k with 100,000 miles but meticulously maintained, and it was already DP APR Stg2 with APR wheels and a bunch of other goodies.

[@officialaustenmorpho3224]

@@pianomail damn thats awesome man good shit! im in PA and the market is just ridiculous like i said for 30-60k mile s4s its 30-50k. You having the high miles makes more sense but it sounds like you got a hell of a buy there. from what ive heard these cars go for a while as long as theyre maintained.

[@tampabayxtremeracer]

@@officialaustenmorpho3224 my 2012 Prestige was $20k with 87k miles back in January 2022 from Carvana in Tampa Bay. It just got a brand new DL501 under warranty and I'm as FBO you can take a S4 without going bigger supercharger, stroker kit and nitrous. On 034 Stage 2+ 207mm crank, ported blower, E40, Test Pipe/SuperDuper TB file I'm making peak 635bhp/516tq. On 93 it drops to 560bhp/456tq and both are without meth. I'm adding meth this week when I get back home to Florida. Videos up on my page. It's just ridiculous...

[@AB-sy4gx]

I outran a gt350 in my 13 a7 stage 2 apr. 🤣. Love this thing!

[@TwentytenS4B8]

3.0T is one of Audi's best engineered engines. They can handle a ton of power and keep running reliably with routine maintenance. Keep in mind that installing pulleys to spin the supercharger faster will generate more heat increasing the IAT to the point that the factory intercooler will not be able to bring the temps down. So expect to upgrade intercooler and pump with the pulley upgrade to keep the balance of temps and boost. Not upgrading all the accompanying parts will just cause the car to run slower due to it knocking and pulling timing.

[@034motorsport]

Agreed! A well taken care of 3.0t is a great motor and an upgraded heat exchanger is definitely required at these upgraded pulley ratios!

[@TwentytenS4B8]

@@034motorsport I proudly own one. A 2010 S4. Currently it is at Stage1 and will walk away from a Camaro SS.

[@davidmusiyenko4158]

@@034motorsport a heat exchanger is not enough to combat heat soak!!! I had to make my auxiliary pump run at 100% to be able to drop my IATS fast enough even with a HX. you guys need to develop coolant expansion tanks (like PLM they have an extra reservoir and tank) or maybe find a way how to make the supercharger intercoolers more efficient like Jokerz performance did!!

[@TwentytenS4B8]

@@davidmusiyenko4158 Generally, you upgrade the pump when you install the upgraded heat exchanger.

[@034motorsport]

@@davidmusiyenko4158 We have tested divorcing the system and it provides little to no change in temperature. The flowpath that they share is simply a fill point that is after the point of cooling, thus causing no substantive change in temperatures

[@louismedina1976]

Just switched from Eurodyne to 034 stage 2+ and I can say, what a difference!!! Love the tune!!!

[@adzakadol3601]

Well, you've convinced me with this video to grab your tune. Changing over from my custom local tune over to you guys. Just placed my order. I liked the bit you mentioned at the end that you're working on some hard parts :) Cheers from Australia!

[@034motorsport]

Thank you for the support!

[@MikeFico998]

When can we have the engine internal parts?

[@034motorsport]

Working on them, so soon!

[@adzakadol3601]

Been trying to find online a hint on what you're working on and can't find anything. Can we have some more info?

[@pklifter]

Where you at? Looking to sway over too. Non launch control enabled b8 S4 here. I think I need lc

[@jacobfarmer9992]

Good info guys! Looking to trade my sti in for one of these cars and this was exactly the type of information I was looking for. Saw all these high hp numbers posted up with relatively low costs to get there and was super curious how the engine takes it all! Will definitely be spending some money with you guys in the near future!

[@034motorsport]

Thank you for your interest in 034! Looking forward to supporting you with your future car!

[@WillieWheels]

Check my page. I love this car. Super fast.

[@bath1968]

1st , loving the info guys and loving my S5 😷👍

[@DurhabullDad]

Thanks for the videos. A lot of good info. Threw a rod last week, swapping motors to keep the 3.0. I plan to Keep building and learning.

[@034motorsport]

Thank you for the support!

[@RByrne]

Just picked up a nice manual b8. Can't wait to get the stage one tune, but I'll wait til next year. 034 seems like a good choice.

[@034motorsport]

Thanks for the support! Great choice on the 6MT!

[@danieldawson424]

Whats the best heat exchanger upgrade for a Q7? Running a stage 2 custom tune runs great in winter in northeast but with the weather heading back toward the high 80s and 90s losing a lot of timing.

[@Mazzerants]

I bought a 4.0T heat exchanger from Merc Racing and slapped it on my SQ5. Us SUV/Crossover boys have the extra space to accommodate the bigger heat exchanger. Just make sure it is bled thoroughly. The pump does not run on stock tune under 2k rpm or when not on boost according to 034.

[@CaptainCastro]

Just got a C6 Avant 3.0T, looking to get 500hp and atleast 550 tq or so, I don't think i want too much. Just enough to play on pulls, tow a 3.5t trailer with dirt, nothing too crazy

[@laziboi519]

Loving my a6

[@djblackruss]

Just stage 1 my C7 3.0T now i need a pulley and stage 2

[@laziboi519]

@@djblackruss I have a cold intake next ill probably do electric cutouts then a tune

[@cjb8993]

2012 stage 2+, mostly APR upgrades with Ingen intake, but have an Armytrix full exhaust system, no cats. I don't have bigger cooler on my ride, and likely will only do so if I add the ultracharger. Thankfully no issues yet!

[@TheWarawaj]

I know it probably wouldn't happen, but I'd love to see an APR vs 034 vs IE in the C7 class. I have a full bolt on C7 A7 Mostly APR, with AWE exhaust, ECS boxed intake and JWM down pipes and X pipes. Maybe someone has a similar build with IE or 034???

[@vinhtrvn]

I have a c7.5 on an IE e85 tune. Stock exhaust with valves mufflers and aluminum res, injen intake, updated pulley, trans tune, test pipes, and upgraded intercooler. It’s still a heavy car but I’d love to get more power out of it. Hope they come out with more

[@cheanamean]

Since the supercharger has a valve in the back that closes to provide full boost could you have it shut then open top end and have a turbo feeding the supercharger? Like when the valve opens it allows the full boost from the turbo?

[@034motorsport]

That is a good idea, though that valve is small so a much larger valve would need to be employed, and it would be be a very complex system to control properly.

[@KriptoVlogs]

Love my b8.5 S4 stock I already imagine what it would do with a tune

[@TimexG]

Needs moor twincharging! That was my original plan when I bought my b8.5 s5 a few months ago, but I've decided to wait until more support for the platform comes out. I love seeing all these custom jobs people are coming up with to push this platform more and more.. I can't wait until the aftermarket community offers full support for this engine.

[@Mena6e.c7]

Ur wish came true kits almost out

[@ahmed01487]

great info !

[@034motorsport]

Thanks for watching!

[@AzBachour]

I was checking you website, Do you guys have TCU together with your ECU remap? I need to tune my car but no one in my country can do what I need on the TCU. I need the 2-step Launch control with the regular other updates to sustain the 540hp of the Stg2+. My A7 has dual pulley, heat exchanges upgrade + extended fluid volume, test pipes, mufflers deleted, resonator deleted, intake and now its getting WMI as well with 700ml/min. But I still to decide what tune to use. Some of my upgrade are from 034.

[@034motorsport]

Is your A7 equipped with the DL501? In this case, we should have tuning available for your car readily available on our website. Our ZF8 tuning is currently in beta and not regularly available via the website. If you would like to confirm with your Box Code and Software Revision prior to purchasing, please email us at [e-mail] and we'd be more than happy to assist.

[@AzBachour]

@@034motorsport aye, its a DL501 dual clutch transmission

[@sauceyyy_z7740]

@@034motorsport just purchased my 2015 Sq5 with 40k on the clock and is bone stock for now will be doing basic bolt ons and tune .. are you guys looking for guinea pigs in the beta testing for the zf trans?

[@dustyk1652]

How does the B8 compare to BMW N54 with mods? Looking at purchasing S4 3.0 or RS3 2.5 . Which is better platform for FBO and tune?

[@mr.heylel666]

N54 is straight garbage. I have one now and everything around it is plastic and breaks. If you wanna make power its good to 700 and then you'll need to build the block. The heads are a weak point to. The B58 is better

[@gregoryfairchild2460]

I've got a healthy 2012 Q7 3.0t. Do you make a tune for it? How much $$? What power increases? Looking at after Christmas. Not looking to double power but like to be a little over 400hp.

[@034motorsport]

Gregory, our 3.0T supercharged tune is not compatible with the 4L Q7 3.0T.

[@eeiko321]

Could you do a video on what the 2.0T Ea888 Gen II ? This is one of the cars on your products list with tuning and parts. I’ve just had mine built with forged; pistons, conrods & race bearings etc etc. I’m using K04 on a low reading dyno 248whp on 93oct… thinking of going larger turbo l, but may need upgrading of the fuel system.. so I’m really keen to know where I can go or aim.

[@albertopadilla5615]

I have 2015 a4 Quattro cpmb I’m able to take advantage of e85 apr tune hit the 1/4 in 13.4

[@eeiko321]

I thought stage 1 E85 would be faster than that

[@albertopadilla5615]

I think 13.3 would be best with a launch that has no tree paired to 8zh

[@-beefcake]

Are the parts for the 3.0T engines generally interchangeable? Specifically would an intake hose and filter made for an S4 fit on my C6 A6 3.0T?

[@034motorsport]

Unfortunately they are not.

[@Ceedubbya]

@@034motorsport any chance of developing parts/tunes for the c6 3.0t?

[@CoachD4]

@@Ceedubbya c7s are so cheap now, you can find a cheap as cheap as a c6 nowadays really.

[@Ceedubbya]

@@CoachD4 yes but not an avant ;)

[@TheTheskylar404]

What tunes are compatible with a stock oem clutch and flywheel for the b8 manual?

[@034motorsport]

All of our tuning is compatible with the stock clutch and OEM flywheel, though we would recommend upgrading for anything above Stage 1.

[@fastboatster]

So how many miles 3.0t with 600 ft lbs of torque will hold up? Couple of passes, 100 miles or 10,000 miles? Any links to the builds with this much torque?

[@034motorsport]

No hard and fast rules, a well maintained car will be much more reliable than one that was poorly maintained, unless something is wrong no need to be concerned but need to keep in mind the age of various components and update, upgrade or use caution

[@MyBridgestone24]

I would love to see a turbo swap build. Crazy, yes but would be really interesting to see a rear mounted turn with an aftermarket IM or gutted SC.

[@dme6163]

There are already single turbo swapped 3.0T if you dig into the forums.

[@tecxx2465]

Look up Oleg popov on KZbin

[@lf3566]

I have a 2014 A7. Just installed ecs upper and lower pulleys, air intake and arp 93 octane tune...whats my approximate hp?

[@dcam1760]

280hp cause I guarantee the engine is underperforming. Look into it, a bunch of guys with more than just stage 1 ecu tunes once they get to actually test the whp on a dyno find out they have worse output than stock.

[@lf3566]

@@dcam1760 hardly lol. Took it to the drag strip and ran 11.9 quarter. Stock does the quarter in 13.7. This car feels like an absolute monster compared to stock.

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Staying with single pully crank upgrade, what size? 179 or 190?

[@034motorsport]

We have a video highlighting this question here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnLCYoaZi9J-r5o Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@jameschristunas8232]

I have a stock 2010 a6 3.0t. What tune should I start with for my first Mod!???

[@CoachD4]

Downpipe, stage 1 034 flash, but spend the money and get an intercooler. C6 c7 platforms are crazy hot. You'll lose power every pull.

[@HoldenGuyTL]

What does a dual pulley ported blower 3.0T on E70 max out at power wise?

[@Dudeman9339]

more than the head can handle...

[@z32twinturbo13]

On factory fuel 91 octane. What the highest I can do with going full Aftermarket on FBO ( Full Bolt Ons)

[@034motorsport]

We offer our Stage 2+ file, which can bring your FB0 3.0T to around 420 WHP on 91 Octane.

[@howardhall7102]

Sooo whats this i hear about an upgraded throttle body??? 8:33 !! When you guys dropping your answer to APRs ultra charger? im anxiously waiting haha

[@034motorsport]

Soon!

[@howardhall7102]

@@034motorsport I've seen it in an ECS video so I know it exists!!

[@devjay_]

What’s the best heat exchanger for my 2012 A7 3.0T?

[@davidmusiyenko4158]

Mercracing S6 HX

[@mhaas281]

Im looking at probably S4 or 3.0 A6 or S6. Leaning towards the 6. Maybe heat exchanger, intake and stage 1 tune should be plenty good enough for my needs.

[@034motorsport]

The 3.0T is definitely a great engine, and with the proper supporting mods is an incredibly fun car to drive!

[@dominicandawg3455]

What are the limits of the 3.2 fsi V6 engine? Would like to know how to squeeze out some performance from my b7 V6

[@MaximusLX]

Nothing, too high compression. Can't do anything to em. I also gotta 3.2

[@avgfinnishdude]

@@MaximusLXvr6 is a really good base to install a turbo.. easily 400-500hp if you got a spare 3 grand or so

[@MaximusLX]

@@avgfinnishdude Yeah you're right but he's referring to the longitudinal V6

[@avgfinnishdude]

@@MaximusLX ah okay.. I didnt even know that engine exists.. i thought all 3.2 are vr6 250bhp

[@marquinferary384]

What parts and components would I need to make a fbo 3.0T? And what is the max amount of power I can make on 91 and 93

[@034motorsport]

You'd need to check out our whole catalog: store.034motorsport.com/b8-b8-5-audi-s4-s5-3-0-tfsi-performance-software-stage-1-2-plus-dual-pulley-6877.html

[@marquinferary384]

@@034motorsport would that also be included for the A6 platform as well?

[@joebob3875]

I’m currently in the market for a 2014+ A6 and want to do a duel pulley conversion, as far as the 2014+ 3.0Ts go do they all come equipped with the same transmission or should I be looking for a specific model 3.0T? Would there be any benefit to getting a S-line compared to a base model A6? I was also wondering as far as parts, labor and supporting mods go how much does it usually cost?

[@034motorsport]

Depending on which side of the world you're on, that depends! For North America, pre-facelift models have the same 3.0T supercharged motor as the S4/S5/Q5/SQ5 and the ZF8 AL551 transmission. RoW (rest of world) vehicles get the DL501 DSG transmission. These cars will typically have the most aftermarket tuning support. Late model facelift C7.5 3.0T cars will come with a different and more updated 3.0T CREC motor, which doesn't have nearly the same amount of aftermarket support but is still a great car. We're coming out with an updated tuning suite for the CREC motor which will feature the same great features featured on the standard 3.0T powertrain from older models. The choice between the S-Line and base model is a personal preference. If you'd like to get a quote for parts and labor at our Service Department, email the team at [e-mail].

[@jmjsharwarko]

Awesome video crazy that some people are still sleeping on Audis 🏁 we have to keep it a secret!!😉🤫 what are your tuning options for 2018+QS5 3.0 turbo?

[@roberttargosziii5182]

what transmission are you runing in your car? have any issues with the zf speed in stock form?

[@034motorsport]

We run the stock transmissions in all of our development cars.

[@roberttargosziii5182]

@@034motorsport diffs?

[@034motorsport]

We run the factory differentials in all of our cars.

[@Dxrik]

what about A6???

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

What setup has the most power you can run on 91 pump? That's the highest octane fuel I've got around me. Actually, correction. I believe we've got Husky/Chevron 94 but it contains ethanol (maybe 10% iirc) does that matter?

[@Rugged_again]

Are they gonna answer?

[@adrenalinowner7992]

PetroCanada I believe has 94

[@8359s]

Hello. What are the limits of the manual gearbox and the sport diff as I have both?

[@034motorsport]

We haven't seen that limit so we can't say for sure, it appears to be decently high.

[@034motorsport]

The vector diffs seem to be weaker, but most 3.0T cars aren't hurting them, cars with 4.0T and making more TQ are blowing them up, so the upgrade is to go to the standard diff and install an LSD.

[@8359s]

@@034motorsport Thank you for the answer. My car has currently ECU MAP for 93 octane(98RON) and is making 417hp and 362lb-ft of torque. Dyno graph: postimg.cc/sQN3Nrtj It has sport diff and manual. Can I go safely to dual pulley or the limit for the diff is lower? I wouldn't like to install aftermarket LSD as it removes functionality from the car(diff modes).

[@034motorsport]

You wouldn't be able to hurt it on the 3.0T tuning currently available. We have a few customers breaking the 500whp mark in manual B8 S4's.

[@z32twinturbo13]

So for my S5 B8.5 motor. With a Bigger throttle body, upper puppy, intake, and bigger fuel pump. Oh and heat exchanger. Can I push pass 450whp

[@034motorsport]

That's currently not possible with the stock supercharger unit. There are upcoming options coming out soon that will provide more power than the stock blower and we plan to release accommodating software for those setups.

[@z32twinturbo13]

@@034motorsport please keep me updated. I look forward to building my S5. As my first German vehicle. I’m in love. Not my fastest In my garage but definitely the vehicle I chose when it comes to daily driving.

[@davidnewman7088]

How about DSG failures? Failures behind the motor in general

[@034motorsport]

We have not found the need to upgrade the DSG (Clutch Packs) beyond current power levels obtainable via our tuning, thus have not seen failures.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

DSG can handle more power than people think. It is a very robust transmission.

[@redemptionx2918]

@@TwentytenS4B8 I want to believe this, but I keep reading the opposite 😬😬

[@willneverstop]

When are we getting a launch control file for the 6mt cars!?!?

[@034motorsport]

Advanced Launch Control has been available for 6MT B8 S4's for a few months.

[@zenmotorsportsmedia6104]

Any development for a full e85 stage 2+ tune for the b8.5?

[@034motorsport]

We're working on some upgrades for the 3.0T platform!

[@nicoboiardo3612]

Hello I just bought a 2016 S4 premium Plus it's a really nice car with a one owner car garage kept in the baby did it and it's very fast it's got like 60k on it so what I want to do to it like I do all my other cars I do run Royal Purple cuz I think the oil keeps the engine cooler and on the dino my friend has a Dino and you do gain more horsepower with that oil so I like that oil so saying that I'm looking at your your just your basic tune that you plug in can you use off your phone so my question is is how much horsepower does that gain in torque and what type of gas am I going to use cuz I live in New Jersey and we have 93 and that's what I've been putting in it so my question is is that can I still keep it at 93 if I buy That Tune

[@hung.anthony.nnguyen8697]

Hardware can use clump holding head tighter running factory spectrum fur past near future. That might be answer with hardware manufacturers recall. If that sound like it made sense.

[@hung.anthony.nnguyen8697]

P.s thx u for good info.now need shell.lol

[@michaelandersen4433]

Need an app for phone so i can change my tune REAL fast, tuning no longer legal in Denmark, so need to swap back when i get pulled over so needs bo be done in like 30 sec or so :(

[@dagnut]

I have the a6 3.0t with the tiptronic, I'd be more worried about the limits of the gearbox, does anyone know?

[@DJSPYROOF]

You should tune your gearbox software too to be sure when adding more power

[@dagnut]

@@DJSPYROOF I thought you could only tune s tronic?

[@DJSPYROOF]

@@dagnut Nah as far as I know you can modify the software of tiptronic too

[@dagnut]

@@DJSPYROOF sweet..thanks for info

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

Anyone explain please, the a6 3.0tfsi and the S4/S5, why is the a6 slightly detuned to the S4/S5 when it's the same engine? Thankyou

[@milkydud99]

Money 💰it's all about the money. They know that we'll pay more for power even though it's the same engine. I have the a6 I asked myself the same question when I first got it.

[@Mazzerants]

@@milkydud99 Same situation as my dads 15 Q5 with the 3.0T. But I wanted the paddle shifters and more sporty seats, so I got the SQ5.

[@OhioBahn440]

I'm not sure the engine is detuned per say. The DSG transmission will probably transfer a few more horsepower and be ever so slightly faster than the 8 ZF in the A6/7. The DSG will allow a higher redline therefore a few more ponies because the 3 0TFSI has more to go after the conservative factory redline

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

@@OhioBahn440 thankyou

[@henrymatthews9365]

Do you guys only offer tunes for audi? I have a 2014 lexus es350 just seeing if anything is out there for this platform or is it just oem dead.

[@034motorsport]

We offer tuning software for just Volkswagens and Audi's. Sorry about that!

[@michaelschneider530]

Id love to see a turbo kit built for one thats widely available. I have seen custom ones done, but nothing just off the shelf type kits.

[@Bytrl]

You mean a turbo + factory supercharger setup?

[@michaelschneider530]

@@Bytrl compound setup would be cool but no I meant straight turbo. I know several people who have custom made them but nothing you can just buy off the shelf

[@BigBagOfFrikenAirFak]

@@michaelschneider530 why would you do straight turbo on a factory supercharged car? Makes no sense.

[@michaelschneider530]

@@BigBagOfFrikenAirFak because the people who have swapped to a turbo setup on these cars are making more power then what the blower cars can make currently. Another guy is working on a fuel setup to run full E85 but I haven't seen any updates on it lately.

[@michaelschneider530]

@@BigBagOfFrikenAirFak also, a lot of supercharged cars end up turbo. Look at the new gt500. PBD just done a twin turbo kit on one. I like turbo because it's easier to change boost levels without swapping pulleys.

[@mikemayers9353]

Can i get a 034 tune in europe ? With our ron 100+ fuels ?

[@034motorsport]

You can! Order from us directly or contact Awesome GTI in the UK, thanks!

[@raiderbane1011]

Were are you guy located please 🙏 I have to come there for my audi

[@034motorsport]

Our tuning and products are available worldwide!

[@nikcamaj6740]

Please make the supercharger intercoolers rerouted for easier service!!!

[@gst3601]

What's up guys, I'm in the process of getting a dual pulley, stage 2+ on my 13 a8L. Would you reccomend a heat exchanger at this point?

[@034motorsport]

We will always recommend a heat exchanger for Dual Pulley cars.

[@sergiutabirta7636]

it will be awesome if you guy’s can build a turbo kit for this engine it will take the power to a new level

[@FastRedPonyCar]

How are the 3.0 turbo engines holding up? About the same? I'm planning on getting into a B9.5 S5 near the end of the year when my Tesla lease is up and although I don't plan to make big power for a daily, I'm anticipating going to stage 2 and hoping to enjoy many years with it at whatever power level that happens to be. I don't drag race or road race or anything like that. I just like a quick daily that's reliable.

[@034motorsport]

They are holding up very well and holding 5-600+TQ, very impressive!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

@@034motorsport Cool. Officially Gassed OG recently destroyed one of the planetary gears in the center diff of his RS5 while doing the brake boost "launch control". The mechanic that pulled the transmission to assess the damage said it was due to that diff just not being built to handle 600+ ft/lb of torque being held like that when brake boosting. He ended up having to find a used transmission because Audi don't just sell a new differential to swap in and (as someone who got the short end of the stick with the B8 A4 lawsuit transmission replacement due to a technicality and having to go the junkyard/independent mechanic route) it makes me nervous seeing something like that and wondering if it's not a matter of if but when something like a stage 2 B9 S4/5 manages to encounter the same issue? I have no clue what tune he's running or if he has a TCU tune but I was curious if you guys have some safety measure put in place to prevent something like that from happening with your TCU tune?

[@034motorsport]

@@FastRedPonyCar on our tune we have seen no issue on our in house cars or customer cars, our tuning absolutely has raised but safe torque limits and all factory safety systems in place in the ECU and TCU, w/o these any ECU flash, or on a tuning box, can easily damage the engine or transmission.

[@mynameis309]

How many miles this 3.0tfsi engine can last ? Can this engine last over 190miles ? Thank you

[@034motorsport]

We have tuned vehicles from stock with over 200k miles! Be sure to keep up on maintenance!

[@mynameis309]

@@034motorsport thank you!

[@jerevanski]

my A7 3.0T went kaboom after a custom dyno stage 1 ECU and TCU tune. I had a CTS intake and catback exhaust. Apparantly my crankshaft has went byebye. Tune results: 454HP; 537NM torque Driven only one month with the tune. Now I'm saving up for a new engine :(

[@audinthusiast3750]

Unfortunate:( Hope you get it fixed up asap

[@jerevanski]

@@audinthusiast3750 6000 euros and 6 months later, a new engine is in and she's finally driveable again. I removed the chiptuning software and mods for now. Humble driving it is

[@tylerblazer]

Want to build a 2014 sq5 with 165k on the clock?? It’s already stage 2 upper pulley. Is stage 2 upper and lower pulley too much?

[@TwentytenS4B8]

It boils down to how it was maintained. Were oil changes done on time? Are all your other parts in good working order? Do you have any fault codes in the system due to failed sensors etc? If so, you should take care of that before any performance mods. Is your aftercooler up to the task of dealing with the hotter intake air temps due to spinning the supercharger faster? Manufacturers build these things with balance. Upgrading one part and not the others that accompany that part upsets that balance. Spinning the blower faster will result in more boost, but that also increases the air temps past the point that the stock aftercooler can handle causing the ECU to pull timing when it pings under boost. Some people are lost on how they could be Stage 2 upgraded but feel slower than say a Stage 1 car. And the reason would be what I mentioned prior. So if your engine was maintained properly and all your other parts are up to the task then Stage 2 should not be a problem.

[@tylerblazer]

@@TwentytenS4B8 everything is mint. I change the oil every 3500 miles. I just had the intercooler‘s replaced for preventative maintenance and a carbon clean.

[@vicentecastanon6883]

Where can I buy upgraded pistons and cams

[@034motorsport]

Upgraded internals are currently in development

[@jesussavescars807]

They use the exact same trans as a hellcat so there good for at least 750/770 motor who knows to be honest all depends on how u keep the car if u stack injectors with the direct injectors u can get stupid power I thing a bigger blower is more safe to be honest like Prochager

[@VigorousZinc]

No they don’t 😂😂😂 Hellcats use a ZF8 and the S4 is a Dual Clutch, unless you’re talking about the manual variant.

[@chodiusmaximus4042]

@@VigorousZinc what if he's talking about the a6? they do use the ZF8

[@lukekelly5115]

The hellcat 8 speed is not the same as the one mated to the 3.0 the 8 speed trans behind the s8 4.0t is the same as the hellcat but the srt jeep trans is the same and they hold up to 500/hp/tq to wheels on a 4900lb car so you're a little off.

[@Mazzerants]

Just picked up a 14 SQ5 and it's a whole different animal when compared to my K04/Meth MK6 GTI.

[@034motorsport]

Definitely a great platform + car! Just wait until you go Stage 2+!

[@Mazzerants]

@@034motorsport Been stage 2+ with your 190 lower for two weeks now. Its a freaking blast. Very happy I tuned the ZF trans and put the 4.0T heat exchanger on. Now Thinking about doing a CWA100 pump conversation to push the IAT down further and help with recovery before heading back to FL.

[@tylerroe5175]

Even 3 years later there still seems to be almost zero rod or piston options for these 3.0’s. For a platform that’s almost 15 years old now I should easily be able to piece together an 800+hp bottom end kit. I can do that for any other popular tuner engine. Makes no sense why the 3.0 still doesn’t have that. These engines have 4 bolt mains, block girdles, direct injection, amazing upgraded cooling options, full ECU tuning availability, etc etc. Why hasn’t anyone pushed one of these things past 1000chp yet like they have with every other Audi engine that exists???

[@034motorsport]

The demand for built motor components has been minimal compared to other hardware power-adding components. We are currently addressing various limitations within the EA837 engine and are excited to share more soon as our engineering effort continues!

[@jaycruzanbay4153]

I run a 207mm on my a7; it’s mind blowing how fast it is.

[@varthdata]

What sort of boost is that producing? More than a smaller dual-pulley setup?

[@jaycruzanbay4153]

@@varthdata I dnt have my boost tap installed yet; do I can’t say exactly. My friend has the same car with similar mods. He runs dual and I run single. My car is significantly faster than his. I hope this helps.

[@tylerblazer]

@@jaycruzanbay4153 what brand pulley??

[@jaycruzanbay4153]

@@tylerblazer ( jhm) jh Motorsports

[@Zues_1401]

207mm is crank or supercharger

[@stephenosei-kofi9461]

How about bigger s/c

[@adamprice9214]

They did a bigger supercharger and it was actually slower I believe

[@sinoperture]

you know

[@dombaker6210]

What’s going on with the clipped audio in this video?

[@feerdy120]

playing on your phone is great video content lol

[@034motorsport]

Nobody is “playing” here, questions are being read and moderated for the live Q&A, this is live not a produced filmed piece, thanks!

[@StephenGuarino]

Engine failures no, but cat failures yes. That’s the biggest reason I haven’t gone dual pulley

[@simonbenn5340]

I just got my cats done. Definitely get that done for sure on the 3.0t. I'm pushing about 550hp with the zf8 speed and it kills hellcats at a light. Its really hard to beat .... Quattro power all day!

[@StephenGuarino]

@@simonbenn5340 what did you do, test pipes?

[@asspect]

@@simonbenn5340 is it still alive even today?

[@stu0500]

My 3.0 TFSI failed. Chains failed sent swarf round the engine. :-(

[@Thelegendswish]

How many miles on it ?

[@stu0500]

35,000 miles. Serviced every 6,000 miles. Car was a sept 2014.

[@s5_b856]

Ouff that sucks man

[@awesomesweetmagic]

Bro on the right never talks to the camera haha

[@javadshadzi4824]

He’s a brilliant engineer, not a social media influencer 😊

[@jhonparra7296]

What the hell the guy in te computer is doing??? Cmon, I expected more from a 2nd SME in this video....

[@034motorsport]

He’s sorting and adding new questions to the queue, otherwise there would be no questions to answer.

[@hwntwww]

talking heads

[@034motorsport]

Actually just their mouths are talking practically , though technically other parts of their head are involved as well. Their brains are actually forming the thoughts and controlling the muscular movements that shape their lips mouth tongue voice box and diaphragm, their ears listen to what’s being said and provide a feedback loop to the brain, eyes provide information stimulus to see what the response to the words being said is, the nasal cavity actually resonates projecting sound and changing the sound of the words being created by the tongue mouth and respiratory system as well. 👍🏼

[@robertcorace1473]

the guy on the right looks like he is being bothered and comes across very arrogant

[@javadshadzi4824]

Nate is a very smart and talented engineer, I’ve been working with him for 20 years and he’s not arrogant, he’s a very humble guy who is great to work with. He knows what he’s talking about but he’s not a camera personality. In fact getting on camera in front of thousands of people can be pretty intimidating and nerve racking. I’d suggest listening to the words (which are not arrogant) he says and read less into his body language if possible. He’s certainly not being bothered, he’s on the laptop grabbing questions off FB, IG and YT and also responding the questions there as well as with me as well, he’s 100% engaged

[@HagakureJunkie]

Lmfaooo, you crazy man.

[@thisladthatlad]

Had a few interactions with Nate he's a very knowledgeable guy and very willing to go out his way to help always very cordial.