APR ECU UPGRADE - 3.0T (991.2)

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Unlock hidden horsepower and torque with our performance tuning software for your vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU).

APR's ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to improve engine performance. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR's optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine's capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The ECU Upgrades are available with various features and supported octane levels and each stage is compatible with most typical bolt-on modifications. The software is installed to the vehicle's factory ECU through the OBD-II port, resulting in a clean and headache-free install. Furthermore, for those looking for tuning with a limited powertrain warranty, APR Plus has you covered!

Features:

Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
Mode Switching - Switchable power levels and features through Porsche Normal, Sport, and Sport+ profiles
Flat Torque - Optional torque limited version for a flatter torque profile
Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
Ethanol - Ethanol support from E60-E85 for maximum performance
Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
Linear Throttle - Pedal maps adjusted for a more linear feel
Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
Rev Limiter - Increased redline for higher revving
Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
Auto Start/Stop Inversion - Auto Start/Stop defaults to the off position
Exhaust Flaps - Enhanced power delivery and drivability through recalibrated exhaust flap actuation
Quiet Mode - Keeps the exhaust valves closed in Normal mode, unless driving rapidly
Added Safety - Additional safety features and protection modes added
Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
Free Updates - Get free updates for life
Guarantee - 30 day money back guarantee

Driving Modes, Features, and Safety

Driving Modes - Each upgrade offers a host of improvements beyond power alone. Using Porsche’s Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus modes offers varying levels of output while retaining all of the unique characteristics present in each mode. Sport and Sport plus modes give you full power and torque. Normal mode give you modest increase over stock. Optionally quiet mode is available, which keeps the exhaust valves closed in Normal mode, unless driving rapidly. Optionally a “Low Torque” file can be requested that limits torque similarly to normal mode, but retains sport mode like peak power levels. We’ve optimized boost, fueling, ignition, cams, and more to achieve greater power and torque in all scenarios.

Features - In Sport Plus mode we’ve reduced turbo lag during reapplication of the throttle by building boost while off the throttle. We have linearized the pedal maps for a more predictable throttle response curve, which works exceptionally well on the track. We’ve enabled left foot braking, and brake boosting. The speed limiter has been removed. We’ve optimized the software to better handle larger wheels without excessive torque interventions. And finally we’ve inverted the start stop functionality so the vehicle starts with this feature disabled.

Safety - With many customers tracking their Porsche, safety is paramount in our calibration strategy. Through the use of extreme datalogging equipment and additional sensors, thermocouples, and transducers, our engineers were able to fully optimize the ECU for advanced safety routines. This includes implementing several routines not enabled from the factory. The entire thermal management system is optimized to reduce engine bay temperature, and reduce intake air temperature, while also implementing advanced protection routines to prevent oil temperature from achieving unsafe levels. The exhaust crackles disable when temperature thresholds are crossed, and are only enabled in sport mode. Next, we help protect the engine from LSPI by preventing the engine from being lugged out in tall gears. We also protect the turbo from damaging compressor surge, and add in turboshaft overspeed protection. We’ve enabled new temperature protection routines to prevent the engine, exhaust, and other components from overheating, and have implemented temperature management strategies that are fully mindful of the platform’s limited fueling capabilities. We’ve optimized the injection strategy to not only deliver a fatter torque curve and better spool, but to reduce the chances of knock, and torque dips. This is also achieved alongside per cylinder ignition advance and fuel trimming.

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications, and produces 454-501 HP with 439-523 FT-LBS of torque, depending on octane. Gains as high as 102-155 HP and 111-195 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, cooling, or exhaust system. Optionally manual transmission customers can request a lower torque file to help promote longevity on the factory clutch. Sport mode will have similar peak power, but torque will be capped similar to normal mode.

APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, and E60-E85 fuel grades in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 RON, 108 RON, and E60-E85 in the Rest of the World.

Please note, our E85 software is not a full flex fuel program. In this mode the engine is only designed to work on E85, as found directly at the pump, including both summer and winter blends from E60-E85. Using traditional pump fuels in this mode may result in engine damage. Do not manually blend with traditional pump fuel or race fuels or use race specific barrels of E85. To ensure proper E85 content levels, APR recommends using an E85 content sensor. Before using Ethanol, educate yourself and follow our switching guide.

APR STAGE 3 (GTS)

The APR Stage 3 GTS ECU Upgrade is the next step towards making more power! This simple upgrade only requires factory Porsche Carrera GTS turbos and no other engine hardware modifications, and produces 520-615 HP with 524-594 FT-LBS of torque, depending on octane. Gains as high as 152-228 HP and 196-266 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, cooling, or exhaust system. With additional cooling we measured 565-648 HP with 548-594 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as 185-262 HP with 220-266 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band. Optionally manual transmission customers can request a lower torque file to help promote longevity on the factory clutch. Sport mode will have similar peak power, but torque will be capped similar to normal mode.

APR Stage 3 GTS is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, and E60-E85 fuel grades in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 RON, 108 RON, and E60-E85 in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

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APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by Porsche	370 HP	331 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	390 HP	330 FT-LBS
APR PLUS (SPORT/SPORT+)
91 AKI	454 HP	439 FT-LBS	+102 HP	+111 FT-LBS
STAGE 1 (SPORT/SPORT+)
91 AKI / 95 RON	454 HP	439 FT-LBS	+102 HP	+111 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	475 HP	461 FT-LBS	+125 HP	+133 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	482 HP	491 FT-LBS	+135 HP	+163 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	484 HP	493 FT-LBS	+137 HP	+165 FT-LBS
E60-E85	501 HP	523 FT-LBS	+155 HP	+195 FT-LBS
STAGE 3 GTS (SPORT/SPORT+)
91 AKI / 95 RON	520 HP	524 FT-LBS	+152 HP	+196 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	554 HP	556 FT-LBS	+179 HP	+228 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	570 HP	572 FT-LBS	+192 HP	+244 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	583 HP	582 FT-LBS	+200 HP	+254 FT-LBS
E60-E85	615 HP	594 FT-LBS	+228 HP	+266 FT-LBS
STAGE 3 GTS (SPORT/SPORT+) W/ IC UPGRADE
91 AKI / 95 RON	565 HP	548 FT-LBS	+185 HP	+220 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	582 HP	563 FT-LBS	+197 HP	+237 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	611 HP	573 FT-LBS	+227 HP	+245 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	624 HP	582 FT-LBS	+240 HP	+254 FT-LBS
E60-E85	648 HP	594 FT-LBS	+262 HP	+266 FT-LBS

Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.

Who we are - We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!

What we do - We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t take risks. We do it the right way.

How we differ - With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, we’re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!

APR PLUS
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade	$2,999.95
APR STAGE 1
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade	$1499.95
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus	FREE
APR STAGE 3 GTS
APR Stage 3 GTS ECU Upgrade	$2,249.95
APR Stage 3 GTS ECU Upgrade from APR Plus or Stage 1	$749.95

Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates

How to Purchase - APR Software Upgrades are only available through Authorized APR Dealers. The dealer will connect to your vehicle, and install the update.¹

Money-Back Guarantee - Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, return to an APR Dealer to have it removed and refunded.²

Free Updates - If we make an update, add a standard feature, or if the manufacturer issues an update, you are entitled to a free update.³

1. APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.

2. Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.

3. Subject to availability. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer. Applicable to the original purchaser. Second hand owners may inquire with an APR Dealer about a software license transfer fee.

Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information

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APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Plus Warranty Booklet

Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.

NOTICE: PRODUCTS THAT AFFECT EMISSIONS, AND DO NOT CARRY A CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER, ARE NOT FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA, USA. Some products may not comply with local laws, and some may affect parts of the manufacturer’s warranty. Some products may require additional modifications and additional maintenance. Individual results may vary depending on vehicle setup, quality of install, environmental conditions, overall vehicle health, testing equipment and more. Pricing is in USD for the US market and all pricing and information is for reference only. For specific information and questions contact an APR representative. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Warranty Information

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