Is this a staged map or a custom tune for the Audi RS3?

Both. Our Staged maps are ready-made, off-the-shelf Stage 1 and Stage 2 calibrations you configure and flash yourself. Custom is a fully bespoke tune built around your exact hardware and fuel, with a revision loop and lifetime support.

Do you offer a Stage 1 map and a Stage 2 map for the Audi RS3?

Yes — Stage 1 (factory hardware) and Stage 2 (intake, intercooler, downpipe) are both configurable, in Staged or Custom form, for the 2.5T EA855 EVO.

Is this a remote tune or do I need a dyno?

100% remote, anywhere in the world. You flash the file at home with the eFlash dongle and we review your datalogs remotely — no shop visit and no dyno appointment.

What else is this called?

Depending on who you ask, an ECU tune is also called a remap, a Stage 1 / Stage 2 map, a staged tune, a performance map, a power map, a race tune, mapping or chiptuning. This is that product for the Audi RS3.

Audi RS3 8V 2.5T EA855 — Staged Tune

2017–2020 · MQB 2.5T EA855 EVO DAZA — Stock Turbo

SKU: WT-AUDI-RS3-8V-STG

What It Is

Enhancing the powerband while optimizing the factory controls and safety

Adjustments to ignition, fueling and boost targets to increase power and torque with smooth and predictable power delivery

Developed in a controlled environment utilizing a dyno then street and track tested on multiple vehicles in different conditions and environments

Core Performance

Boost Control Boost targets are raised and precisely managed through recalibrated wastegate and boost control strategies

Ignition and Fueling Maximize power achieved across different fuel types for both stock and upgraded Multi-Port Injection (MPI)

Cam Timing Intake and exhaust valve timings are enhanced for additional power gains

Throttle Response Pedal and drivability response is improved

Factory Safety Systems Retention To ensure the vehicle can operate within OEM specifications

Increased redline Raised redline for optimal performance

Standing Rev Limit Park/neutral redline raised to 6000 rpm (requires matching transmission tune)

Engine thermals Oil and coolant temperatures optimized for increased power output

Speed Limiter Raised from the stock limitation

Wastegate Rattle Eliminated wastegate rattle during idle and part-load driving

Stage Breakdown

Stage 1

Stock hardware focused calibration
Fuel/octane based optimizations
Optional 980cc MPI (Multi-Port Injection) support

Stage 2

All improvements from Stage 1
Optimization for intake, intercooler & downpipe for efficiency
Optional increased power output utilizing 980cc MPI (Multi-Port Injection)

Custom

Log based tuning specific to your vehicle and goals
Stock or upgraded hardware (Turbochargers/Exhausts/Intake Manifolds)
Complex fuel systems
Street or track

Optional Features

Character and convenience changes affect how the car sounds and feels without influencing performance.

Exhaust Crackles/Pops & Bangs Multiple levels and duration

Exhaust Flaps Open the exhaust flaps in Sport or other modes for increased sound

Digital Dash Redline Raised or removed for a clean cluster look (no change to actual engine redline)

Left Foot Braking/Brake Boost Optional

Startup Crackles Optional enhancement/disabled

Startup Flair Optionally enhanced

Transmission Tuning

Faster upshifts/downshifts
Increased clutch pressure and torque limitations
Optional shiftpoint optimizations for Comfort and Dynamic/Sport drive modes – stock, OEM+ or OEM++ available
Shiftpoints raised with standard auto-upshift in Manual/Tiptronic

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Improved launch control
Enhanced clutch cooling strategy
Standing rev limit in park/neutral raised to 6000 rpm (requires matching engine tune)

Add a transmission tune

Flashing & Support

At Home Flashing

At home flashing with KM eFlash makes this a fast and simple process for all tunes.

Dyno Spectrum/DS1 Support

Full support for the DS1 Flash dongle with all tunes (eFlash Dongle required for Transmission tuning HERE)

Advanced Information

Stage 1 Tuning

Stock Hardware — A Stage 1 ECU tune will safely harness more power and torque while still using stock hardware.
Fuel — We improve the power output with all grades of premium fuel and ethanol while retaining the OEM hardware lifespan.
Upgraded injectors — With optional injector upgrades (980cc or MPI), power is increased in the midrange and is an ideal change when running less energy dense fuels such as Ethanol/E85.

Stage 2 Tuning

Optimization for intake, intercooler & downpipe for efficiency: With changes to the Intake, Intercooler and Downpipe, we can free up tremendous amounts of airflow and volume resulting in cooler charged air, lower back pressure, and more power.
- Intake — The factory intake is designed for silent operation and prioritizes that over performance. With an upgraded intake and an increase in airflow, we improve throttle response and make more power.
- Intercooler — A larger intercooler will be able to cool the charged air more efficiently with increased boost pressure for consistent power delivery.
- Downpipe — Increased flow (typically from a hi-flow catalytic converter) and subsequent lower backpressure allows the engine to breathe easier
Fuel — We improve the power output with all grades of premium fuel and ethanol while retaining the OEM hardware lifespan.
Upgraded injectors — With optional injector upgrades (980cc or MPI), power is increased in the midrange and is an ideal change when running less energy dense fuels such as Ethanol/E85.

Custom Tuning for Engine & Transmission

Log based tuning specific to your vehicle and goals: Every vehicle is different, even with stock hardware from the factory which is why modern vehicles have advanced logic and control systems in place to compensate and accommodate the changes between different vehicles.
Stock or upgraded hardware
- Turbochargers
  - Stock turbo — While our Staged tunes are a great fit for these cars, additional modifications such as turbo inlets or larger intakes as well as straight piped exhaust with complex intake setups can take the setup out of the acceptable range where a “one-size-fits-all” tune can accommodate. A Custom tune is also a great option for stock and upgraded hardware to properly optimize the overall boost control, fueling and behavior to your specific liking
Complex fuel systems such as upgraded single or dual pump kits all the way to a surge tank style system which needs to be accounted for in the calibration for optimal performance.
Street or track: Dial in your car to the specific setup and application with changes like shiftpoints, launch control and overall power delivery

Transmission Tuning

The stock transmission calibration (tune) prioritizes comfort and efficiency at the expense of responsiveness and driving pleasure.
- Shift speed increased
- Increased clutch pressure and rescaled torque limitations
- Redline shift points raised
  - Standard auto-upshift in M/Tiptronic (optionally disabled)
- Optional shift point optimization for Comfort and Dynamic/Sport drive modes with OEM+ or OEM++ calibrations for all Staged Transmission Tunes
- Improved launch control with the 200 launch limit removed
- Enhanced clutch cooling strategy
- Gear display enabled in Drive/Sport/Tiptronic (D/S/M) - Vehicle and box code dependant
- Standing rev limit in park/neutral raised to 6000 rpm (requires matching engine tune)

Supported Vehicles

Vehicle	Engine	Year
Audi RS3 8V	2.5T EA855 EVO DAZA	2017–2020
Audi TT RS 8S	2.5T EA855 EVO DAZA	2018–2023

Vehicle and ECU identification should be verified before writing.