1.8T Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning Guides
Tuning-Guide for 1.8T APP, ARY, AUQ engines with 180 hp
From 180 hp up to 666 hp with your 1.8T engine!
Professional tuning guide for 1.8T engines with 180 hp
180 hp in an A3 or TT isn’t bad, but would you like to know what else you could get out of your 1.8T? With our tuning guide, you can get it up to as much as 666 hp, safely and professionally. We show you all the parts and steps you need to have even more fun with your car.
Installed in:
- Audi A3
- Audi TT
Year of manufacture:
1999 – 2000
Engine Code:
- APP
- ARY
- AUQ
Stage 1
increased efficiency:
+ 30 hp
+ 100 Nm
Final output:
210 hp
335 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
You don't need any additional components here. Simply install and have fun!
BAR-TEK® TIP!
BAR-TEK® tips!
We recommend filling up with 102 octane fuel. This will give your engine more power because it knocks less! The engine should be in good condition and the turbocharger should not be too old. To reduce coking to a minimum and keep the engine clean, we recommend installing our oil catchtank kit with TÜV.
BAR-TEK® tips!
We recommend filling up with 102 octane fuel. This will give your engine more power because it knocks less! The engine should be in good condition and the turbocharger should not be too old. To reduce coking to a minimum and keep the engine clean, we recommend installing our oil catchtank kit with TÜV.
Stage 2
increased efficiency:
+ 55 hp
+ 110 Nm
Final output:
235 hp
345 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
To bring the extra power on the road, you need a sport clutch, because the original can not transfer the power. For the conversion to K04-01 upgrade turbocharger you have to install a 3" downpipe and our upgrade air mass meter.
BAR-TEK® TIP!
We recommend that you buy the Level 3 Kit right away. With the level 2 kit, without modified injectors and upgrade manifold, the performance gain compared to chip tuning is not quite as high. This is because the 180 hp 1.8T engine already has a slightly larger turbocharger.
We recommend that you buy the Level 3 Kit right away. With the level 2 kit, without modified injectors and upgrade manifold, the performance gain compared to chip tuning is not quite as high. This is because the 180 hp 1.8T engine already has a slightly larger turbocharger.
Stage 3
increased efficiency:
+ 100 hp
+ 150 Nm
Final output:
280 hp
385 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
Also here you need a sports clutch, because the original one can't transfer the power. For the conversion to K04-01 upgrade turbocharger you have to install a 3" downpipe and our upgrade air mass meter.
BAR-TEK® TIP!
With the tuning kit stage 3 you have the extended extension stage of the kit 2. Here you have 380 ccm injectors and an upgrade manifold as well as an again optimized software! If you have already installed a downpipe, an intake hose and an upgrade intercooler, you can continue to use them. With an upgrade intercooler you also have the complete power available in summer!
With the tuning kit stage 3 you have the extended extension stage of the kit 2. Here you have 380 ccm injectors and an upgrade manifold as well as an again optimized software! If you have already installed a downpipe, an intake hose and an upgrade intercooler, you can continue to use them. With an upgrade intercooler you also have the complete power available in summer!
Stage 4
increased efficiency:
+ 140 hp
+ 165 Nm
Final output:
320 hp
400 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
320 hp: That's an announcement! To drive this power, you have to replace your connecting rods with h-beam connecting rods. A sports clutch kit is required to make the 320 hp perfect. For the exhaust you should use a 76 mm exhaust system. For the correct oil temperature, an oil cooler must be installed!
BAR-TEK® TIP!
A good chip tuning is required for this conversion. You can send us your control unit or have your vehicle tuned directly in our dyno. Another tip from us: If you have installed the small 280 mm brake system, this is no longer up to the high performance. You can convert it to a Brembo 4-piston brake or a 320 mm brake (e.g. from the Audi S3).
A good chip tuning is required for this conversion. You can send us your control unit or have your vehicle tuned directly in our dyno. Another tip from us: If you have installed the small 280 mm brake system, this is no longer up to the high performance. You can convert it to a Brembo 4-piston brake or a 320 mm brake (e.g. from the Audi S3).
Stage 5
increased efficiency:
+ 486 hp
+ 573 Nm
Final output:
666 hp
808 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
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