Introducing the Oakes Performance Solutions in association with Custom Code 3.2 FSI V6 engine ECU and ZF TCU software for multiple Audi models. This is one of the four featured sets of tunes from Oakes Performance Solutions based on the developmental 2008 Audi A5 and 2009 Audi Q5 shop cars.

Performance gains:

Stage 1 ECU tune: 1 to 1.5 seconds quicker 0-60 mph times than stock.

0.6 to 1 second quicker 1/4 mile times with 3-6 more mph trap speed than stock.

Gains of 40 to 50 more horsepower and 35 to 50 more ft-lbs of torque than stock.

Stage 2 ECU tune: is currently under development and is showing very impressive results. If you would like to be a beta tester then please email us.

TCU tune:

Shifts noticeably quicker and smoother.

Removes the factory shift hang ups between gear changes, especially the 2-3 gear shift along with correcting the factory clunky downshifts like the 2-1 downshift.

Changes the gear shifting points for smooth seamless shifts in Drive and the best acceleration in Sport mode.

Holds lower gears longer during cold start up to warm the engine up more efficiently.

Keeps the transmission fluid cooler for longer transmission life.

Recalibrates and/or removes the torque limitations for better acceleration.

The ECU tunes for these 3.2 FSI V6 engines come in two stages to accommodate our customer’s needs. The TCU tune is required for the stage 2 ECU tune because of the increased stresses on the components and to alter or remove the torque limitations for best performance but is a fantastic upgrade to go along with the stage 1 ECU tune as well.

At Oakes Performance Solutions we care about getting the power to the pavement so that is why we list the acceleration times first since they are the most important to us. The horsepower and torque numbers are listed after the acceleration differences because there are multiple occasions that can’t be shown on a dyno. We want you to feel the difference immediately after downloading the tunes the first time you drive out of your driveway! The reason that we list a range of acceleration differences and horsepower/torque gains is to accommodate the different vehicle chassis used. For example heavier chassis vehicles like the A6, A8, and Q5 will be towards the lower end of the acceleration time differences. As the lighter chassis vehicles like the A4 and A5 will see the higher end of the acceleration time differences. We strongly recommend for the best results to have the engine serviced including a carbon cleaning of the intake valves and ports along with replacing the following maintenance items like engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, and fuel injectors depending on the mileage.

As a case study the 2008 Audi A5 3.2 FSI V6 shop car had the following acceleration time differences according to Dragy testing.

Stock with over 176K miles:

7.00 seconds 0-60 mph time with a 15.00 seconds 1/4 mile time at 95.34 mph.

After downloading the stage 1 ECU tune with no other changes it ran:

5.45 seconds 0-60 mph time with a 13.90 seconds 1/4 mile time at 98.25 mph.

These tunes fit the following 3.2 FSI V6 vehicles in the USA and the rest of the world:

Audi: A4, A5, A6, A8, and Q5

The ECU and TCU tunes are downloaded by you through the Custom Code online server that requires renting or purchasing one of our tuning cables. It costs $20 to rent a tuning cable after all the steps of the rental program are completed or $150 to purchase a tuning cable. The tuning cable rental program consists of a $150 core deposit plus shipping costs initially. Then after the tuning cable is shipped back in good condition within seven business days from initially arriving then $130 of the core deposit will be refunded. If there are any issues with downloading the tunes caused by Oakes Performance Solutions or Custom Code like a server update or file revision then that time delay will not be held against the customer.