GIAC is proud to announce an update for the B8.5 A4/A5/Allroad 2.0T with superior drivability, greater power under the curve and more precise boost control across shifts for Tiptronic models!

2015-09-01

Features for this new revision are:

• New version spreads power more evenly across throttle input allowing for absolute driver input
• Significant increases in power under the curve
• Improved drivability with smoother part throttle

This new revision utilizes a vastly superior proprietary system for boost control with added over boost protection, allowing for consistent boost and power across all gears and in all conditions.

Retained features from initial Stage 1 release:

• Properly calibrated air/fuel ratios
• Improved throttle response for a drive-by-cable system feel
• Raised speed limiters to factory redline in final drive gear

This upgrade is free for current Stage 1 users only. MSRP for new users is $550.00.

Hardware requirements for Stage 1:

• None

This software is available at any local GIAC dealer and is 100% OBD2 flashed.

Available switching modes:

• 100-octane or E85 optimized performance
• “Stock” performance
• Valet mode
• Privacy Firewall

E85 Race mode versus 91 octane pump mode versus Stock:

• V2 E85 Race mode gains over stock: +68 horsepower / +80 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 E85 Race mode gains over 91 pump mode: +20 horsepower / +32 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 91 pump mode gains over stock: +48 horsepower / +48 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels

V2 91 octane mode versus V1 91 octane pump mode versus Stock:

• V2 91 pump mode gains over stock: +48 horsepower / +48 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 91 pump mode gains over V1 91 octane: +13 horsepower / +11 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels

V2 E85 Race mode versus V1 E85 Race pump mode versus Stock:

• E85 Race mode gains over stock: +68 horsepower / +80 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 E85 Race mode gains over V1 E85 Race: +17 horsepower / +6 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels