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We are very excited to share the release of two new items from APR!
Audi (B8) A4 & A5 2.0T Carbonio Intake System!

Carbonio’s latest carbon fiber intake for the 2.0 TFSI & 1.8 TFSI engine is a ram air design that completely seperates the intake filter from the engine bay. Building from years of experience on and off the race track, Carbonio’s and APR’s engineering teams have spent countless hours
developing a true cold air and ram air carbon fiber design that can be recreated affordably for the street performance enthusiast.

For many years professional motorsport organizations have suffered great expense to properly tune the air intake delivery system for turbocharged engines for use in endurance and sprint races where every last horsepower and pound feet of torque can make the difference in position when crossing the finish line. Historically these designs have proven to be the most efficient and powerful although the most expensive to produce.

Aftermarket performance companies have attempted to capitalize on these designs however the cost restraints have typically resulted in compromise and deviation from the true engineering principles associated with motorsport accomplishment. Don’t be fooled by catch phrases and tag lines alluding to a new intake technology or special design characteristic. You won’t see any of these gimmicks installed on race cars at the Nurburgring.

Carbonio and APR have gone even further to maintain all oem specifications necessary to integrate cohesively with an otherwise stock engine to avoid raising eyebrows at the dealership. Flexibility was another characteristic of Carbonio’s and APR’s design whereas the new TFSI intake is also suitable for Stage 1 and Stage 2 modified engines all the way up to and beyond APR’s K04 Turbocharger System.

Constructed of aerospace grade carbon fiber and designed to remove intake restriction, APR’s Carbonio intake system provides smoother transitional airflow, increased air velocity, superior insulation of the incoming air to reduce intake air temperatures and a larger volume of available air to aid throttle response and turbocharger spool.

Ram air induction is accomplished by maintaining the oem air inlet opening at the front of the leading hood edge which is the highest pressure area of airflow across the entire vehicle. Placement of the air filter as close to this high pressure zone as possible results in overcoming some of the airflow restriction created by even the highest flow air filters available.

Benefits of the Carbonio CAI System include:

1. Increased Horsepower and Torque
2. Improved Throttle Response
3. Decreased Turbo ‘Lag’
4. Improved Fuel Economy
5. Enhanced Engine Volumetric Efficiency
6. Enhanced Sound of Turbo Diverter Valve
7. Installs in an Hour (does not require bumper or headlight removal)
8. Maintains Clean Appearance by Retaining Factory Engine Cover
9. Maintains All Factory Emissions Components
10. Fits Both Manual and Automatic Transmissions
11. Fully Compatible and Complimentary with APR Software and Exhaust systems

Application Guide
Fits both B8 A4 and A5 2.0 TFSI and 1.8 TFSI.
Part Number: CI100021
Price: $449.00

Audi (B8) A4 Quad-Tip Turbo-Back & Cat-Back Exhaust System!

Reflective Sound Cancellation allows for maximum exhaust gas flow while completely eliminating in cabin sound resonance (drone). RSC™ incorporates innovative technologies developed in conjunction with NASA. With limited use of packing materials and no baffles, RSC™ allows for a completely straight and free flowing exhaust path through the RSC™ mufflers. Reflective Cancellation bounces the undesirable sound waves into each other to attenuate the wave and completely eliminate the low frequency tones that create drone. Each RSC™ muffler is tuned to eliminate specific, undesirable sound frequencies allowing only the engine’s desirable exhaust notes to be heard and improving performance.

3″ Design with High Flow Catalytic Converters

APR’s 3 inch downpipe with high flow catalyst for the A4 2.0 TFSI is the first true downpipe for the A4 and the only one that incorporates traditional exhaust performance tuning for the new 2.0 TFSI engine. Other 2.0 TFSI engine applications outside of the A4 chassis have historically enjoyed the following benefits that have never before been made available to A4 owners:

-3 inch Exhaust Tubing Diameter beginning at the Turbocharger Exit for Maximum Turbocharger Spool and Peak Horsepower

-Relocation of the Catalyst to Reduce Backpressure and Turbulent Airflow at the Turbocharger

-Incorporation of a 200 Cell Count Catalyst to aid in Turbocharger Spool and Remove Restriction

-Considerable Increases in Peak Horsepower, Peak Torque and Fuel Economy

APR is proud to offer the only true 3 inch full length downpipe available for the 2.0 TFSI A4 which delivers true exhaust Performance Without Compromise.

By utilizing a straight though design, APR is able to maximize power gains when coupled with APR’s Stage 2 ECU Upgrade without uncomfortable levels of exhaust drone while cruising.

During our development we discovered the exhaust systems flowed so well modifications to the software were absolutely required when using the new RSC systems. Spool time was significantly decreased and would result in a rather large overshoot of requested load levels which would cause the throttle to close. This can only be eliminated by properly recalibrating the engine software to match the hardware changes and APR’s Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is born.

The benefits of APR’s Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR’s RSC Dual Exit Full Exhaust System are as follows:

1. Turbocharger Boost Onset Reduced by Over 400 rpm’s!

2. Peak Torque is Increased by Over 100 lb ft when Compared to Stock Exhaust and Programming and by Over 70 lb ft when Compared to APR’s Stage 1 ECU Upgrade and Stock Exhaust!

3. Peak Horsepower is Increased by Over 50hp when Compared to Stock Exhaust and Programming and by 29hp when Compared to APR’s Stage 1 ECU Upgrade and Stock Exhaust!

We tested both our Dual Exit and Single Exit RSC Exhaust Systems and found the Dual Exit RSC System to deliver slightly more horsepower in the higher rpm’s as expected.

Now for the numbers as measured by APR!

Stock – 212 HP & 260 TQ

Stage 1 91 Octane – 229 HP & 323 TQ
Stage 2 91 Octane – 239 HP & 353 TQ

Stage 1 93 Octane – 234 HP & 333 TQ
Stage 2 93 Octane – 242 HP & 362 TQ

Stage 1 100 Octane – 268 HP & 338 TQ
Stage 2 100 Octane – 270 HP & 380 TQ

The most impressive aspect of APR’s Stage 1 and 2 ECU Upgrades are the gains they make over
stock at different RPM’s:

Stage 1 91 Octane – 35 HP @ 5500 RPM & 64 TQ @ 2250 RPM
Stage 2 91 Octane – 43 HP @ 2650 RPM & 86 TQ @ 2650 RPM

Stage 1 93 Octane – 40 HP @ 5500 RPM & 74 TQ @ 2250 RPM
Stage 2 93 Octane – 46 HP @ 2550 RPM & 95 TQ @ 2550 RPM

Stage 1 100 Octane – 62 HP @ 5500 RPM & 78 TQ @ 2500 RPM
Stage 2 100 Octane – 64 HP @ 5550 RPM & 114 TQ @ 2650 RPM

Dyno Performance

Please note, single exit and Dual Exit exhaust reported similar gains

Component Overview

Stock System:

The Dual Exit RSC Exhaust system is offered in three versions.

Turboback Exhaust

This system replaces the entire exhaust system starting at the turbocharger.

Catback Exhaust

This system replaces the entire exhaust system starting behind the resonated downpipe.

Downpipe Exhaust

This system only replaces the catpipe and resonated downpipe.

The Dual Exit Exhaust System Features Modular tips and is avilable in Diamond Black or Polished Silver.

Application Guide:

Vehicle: B8 A4
Engine: 2.0TFSI
Transmission: 6MT & Tiptronic
Drivetrain: Quattro
System: Turboback Exhaust System – Polished Silver Tips
Part Number: FE100040A
Price: $2,359.00

Vehicle: B8 A4
Engine: 2.0TFSI
Transmission: 6MT & Tiptronic
Drivetrain: Quattro
System: Turboback Exhaust System – Diamond Black Tips
Part Number: FE100040B
Price: $2,490.00

Vehicle: B8 A4
Engine: 2.0TFSI
Transmission: 6MT & Tiptronic
Drivetrain: Quattro
System: Catback Exhaust System – Polished Silver Tips
Part Number: CB100049A
Price: $1,529.00

Vehicle: B8 A4
Engine: 2.0TFSI
Transmission: 6MT & Tiptronic
Drivetrain: Quattro
System: Catback Exhaust System – Diamond Black Tips
Part Number: CB100049A
Price: $1,659.00

Vehicle: B8 A4
Engine: 2.0TFSI
Transmission: 6MT & Tiptronic
Drivetrain: Quattro
System: Downpipe Exhaust System
Part Number: CD100025
Price: $874.00

Presenting their first RSC™ Cat-Back Exhaust System for the new 2.0 TFSI B8 A4 Model Years 2009+, APR now has a complete exhaust system available!

Reflective Sound Cancellation allows for maximum exhaust gas flow while completely eliminating in cabin sound resonance (drone). RSC™ incorporates innovative technologies developed in conjunction with NASA. With limited use of packing materials and no baffles, RSC™ allows for a completely straight and free flowing exhaust path through the RSC™ mufflers. Reflective Cancellation bounces the undesirable sound waves into each other to attenuate the wave and completely eliminate the low frequency tones that create drone. Each RSC™ muffler is tuned to eliminate specific, undesirable sound frequencies allowing only the engine’s desirable exhaust notes to be heard and improving performance.

Unique Exhaust Tip Options (Dual Exit Quad Tip Only):

APR’s RSC™ Performance Exhaust for the B8 A4 Dual Exit Quad Tip system introduces modular tip design that allows the end user to specify an initial tip color of either Stainless Steel or Diamond Black and other tips can be ordered separately and changed at the owner’s pleasure. Be on the lookout for special edition, limited run tip options in the future to make your A4 even more exclusive and individual to your tastes. Installation and removal of exhaust tips can be accomplished easily with only basic hand tools.

Unique Exhaust Tip Outlet Options:

APR’s RSC™ Performance Exhaust for the B8 A4 introduces two unique exhaust tip exit options. Customers may chose to run a quieter single exit dual tip system or a more powerful and more free flowing dual exit quad tip system.

Pricing and details are being added to our online catalog and we look forward to hearing from our Audi (B8) A4 2.0T customers!

APR has just announced the release of their B8 Audi A4 down-pipe!

APR’s 3 inch downpipe with high flow catalyst for the A4 2.0 TFSI is the first true downpipe for the A4 and the only one that incorporates traditional exhaust performance tuning for the new 2.0 TFSI engine. Other 2.0 TFSI engine applications outside of the A4 chassis have historically enjoyed the following benefits that have never before been made available to A4 owners

* 3 inch Exhaust Tubing Diameter beginning at the Turbocharger Exit for Maximum Turbocharger Spool and Peak Horsepower
* Relocation of the Catalyst to Reduce Backpressure and Turbulent Airflow at the Turbocharger
* Incorporation of a 200 Cell Count Catalyst to aid in Turbocharger Spool and Remove Restriction
* Considerable Increases in Peak Horsepower, Peak Torque and Fuel Economy

APR is proud to offer the only true 3 inch full length downpipe available for the 2.0 TFSI A4 which delivers true exhaust Performance Without Compromise. The APR Downpipe exhaust system can see huge gains in power and torque over APR Stage I software system when combined with APR Stage II software. APR Stage II software is available at APR Dealers around the country as a free update to existing APR software customers. When combined with APR’s upcoming full exhaust system, the APR Stage II software showed huge gains over stage I software (As listed below), mostly from the recalibration and introduction of the APR High Flow Downpipe System. Customers purchasing the downpipe only will see similar gains with APR stage II software.

APR Stage II Power gains over APR Stage I.
Stock – 212 HP & 260 TQ

* Stage 1 91 Octane – 229 HP & 323 TQ
* Stage 2 91 Octane – 239 HP & 353 TQ

* Stage 1 93 Octane – 234 HP & 333 TQ
* Stage 2 93 Octane – 242 HP & 362 TQ

* Stage 1 100 Octane – 268 HP & 338 TQ
* Stage 2 100 Octane – 270 HP & 380 TQ

The most impressive aspect of APR’s Stage 1 and 2 ECU Upgrades are the gains made over stock at different RPM’s:

* Stage 1 91 Octane – 35 HP @ 5500 RPM & 64 TQ @ 2250 RPM
* Stage 2 91 Octane – 43 HP @ 2650 RPM & 86 TQ @ 2650 RPM

* Stage 1 93 Octane – 40 HP @ 5500 RPM & 74 TQ @ 2250 RPM
* Stage 2 93 Octane – 46 HP @ 2550 RPM & 95 TQ @ 2550 RPM

* Stage 1 100 Octane – 62 HP @ 5500 RPM & 78 TQ @ 2500 RPM
* Stage 2 100 Octane – 64 HP @ 5550 RPM & 114 TQ @ 2650 RPM

Official news has not yet been released by APR, but word around the block is they debuted quite the range of new products at the 2010 WaterFest event this last weekend.  Get your orders in now to take advantage of APR Sale Pricing which lasts through the end of July!!

B8 A4/A5 2.0T Valvelift Engine
-S3 K04 Turbocharger Conversion
-Stage II OEM Turbocharger Software
-APR by Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intake System

B8 A4 2.0T
-RSC Turboback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Turboback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-RSC Turboback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Turboback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-RSC Catback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Catback Quad Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-RSC Catback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Polished Silver Tips
-RSC Catback Dual Exit Exhaust System With Diamond Black Tips
-Downpipe and High Flow Catalytic Converter Exhaust System
-Quad Exit Polished Silver Exhaust Tips
-Quad Exit Diamond Black Exhaust Tips
-Dual Exit Polished Silver Exhaust Tips
-Dual Exit Diamond Black Exhaust Tips

B8 S4 3.0T
-Full RSC Catback Exhaust System with Polished Silver Tips
-Full RSC Catback Exhaust System with Diamond Black Tips

B7 RS4 4.2L FSI
-APR Stage III Supercharger System
-Coming soon to the R8, S5 and other 4.2L FSI engines.

R8 4.2L FSI
-APR Tuned Heffner Performance Twin Turbo System
-APR High Pressure Fuel Pumps
-APR by Carbonio Intake System with CF Box
-APR by Carbonio Intake System with CF Box & Window

2.0 TDI
-APR by Carbonio Intake System

And Last but not Least for you 2.0T FSI Guys:

-A Proper APR by Carbonio Intake system featuring all of the following
–OEM spec OVAL MAF housing (no one on the market has this)
–Carbon Fiber Design
–Heat Shield
–TSI style Intake Shield
–Draws Air from the leading edge of the hood
–Completely sealed off from the engine bay
–Full CF design from start to finish
–CF necking design to turbocharger outlet
–DV recirculation bung for use with Recirculated or non recirculated DV setups

-APR stage 4 car with mod list.

As information becomes official and while we wait for parts to start arriving here at Achtuning, expect these items to be added to our online catalog soon!  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us!

A recent post made by Arin@APR shows some incredible gains to be had with the B8-chassis Audi A4 when upgrading to “APR Stage 2″ using their new RSC free-flow exhaust system.  Still in development, but available to the public VERY soon…

Originally Posted by Arin@APR

Several days back APR showed the world a teaser of the new APR Performance RSC Turboback Exhaust Systems in both Dual Exit and Single Exit Configurations.

The APR RSC Turboback Exhaust Systems were so free flowing the Engineers were able to make safe calibration changes which resulted in the following:

1. Significantly reduced turbocharger spool time over both stock software and APR stage 1 software.
On the days of testing, stage 1 torque levels at 2400 RPM’s were met and exceded at 2000 RPM’s (400 RPM’s Sooner!) simply by running APR stage 2 software with the RSC Turboback Exhaust System

2. Significantly increased and broadened the torque curve compared to both stock and APR stage 1 software.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 89 FT-LBS under the curve compared to stock software. Peak torque rose from 267 ft-lbs to 355 ft-lbs, for a 88 FT-LBS peak increase.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 66 FT-LBS under the curve compared to stage 1 software. Peak torque rose from 334 ft-lbs to 355 ft-lbs, for a 21 FT-LBS peak increase.

3. Significantly increased horsepower, especially the area under the curve compared to both stock and APR stage 1 software.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 50 HP under the curve compared to stock software. Peak power rose from 212 hp to 248 hp, for a 36 hp peak increase.
-On the days of testing, stage 2 torque levels rose 27 HP under the curve compared to stage 1 software. Peak power rose from 235 hp to 248 hp, for a 13 hp peak increase.

All of our data was collected on back to back runs and are the results of average data. Data was also collected on the same car during several days of testing. Gains between runs were in some cases higher but we have chosen to show you an average of what you’ll expect to see as data can change between runs based on countless variables.

Now for the dyno charts of our development progress!

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs Stock ECU and Stock Exhaust.

APR chose to represented at the crank with a modest 12% fixed Drivetrain loss. on a QUATTRO TIPTRONIC B8 A4. Click here to see All Wheel Tiptronic data.

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs Stock ECU and Stock Exhaust. (GAINS ONLY)

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs APR Stag 1 ECU Upgrade and Stock Exhaust.

APR chose to represented at the crank with a modest 12% fixed Drivetrain loss. on a QUATTRO TIPTRONIC B8 A4. Click here to see All Wheel Tiptronic data.

APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade with APR RSC Performance Turboback Exhaust System vs APR Stag 1 ECU Upgrade and Stock Exhaust. (GAINS ONLY)

APR Stage II ECU Upgrade is a FREE Upgrade for APR Stage 1 Customers!

Exhaust availability and pricing will be released in the near future.