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A little AWD on AWD crime at the local road. I've got a tune only Audi S7 (v8 with twins) and raced a Jeep Trackhawk (unknown mods). We had 3 messed up starts due to launch control issues and finally got a clean pass. I wasn't paying attention and was waiting for a flashlight start hence my 5sec reaction time.
We were fender to fender the whole way down and he may have put a bumper on me at the finish. We're def evenly matched!
Those Audi's get down when modded. Believe you can go with rs7 turbos but I also think Garret makes bigger turbos for your car iirc
Yeah they run great for as heavy as they are. Jeep said he ran 11.70's at the track 2wks prior.
Bringing my car to Stage 3 with RS7 turbos is a very straightforward process but gets spendy for running low 11's. **** they want $2k+ for catted downpipes for my platform and that's the cheapest out there. Guess I'll just stick with a tune.
Seen a couple RS7's run 10's with fairly basic mods, granted so do the RS3's.
Any other differences between S7/RS7 platform other then turbos that would impact ET, gearing, weight, etc?
The S7/RS7 share the same platform (5 door sport hatch) and 4.0 V8 engine but the RS7 has bigger turbos, lower compression (9.3:1 vs 10:1) & different cam profiles. Tune only RS7's (Stage 1) generally run faster than S6/S7 with RS7 turbos (Stage 3) bc they can run more boost and have better cams
The true sleeper is the S8 which is a 4 door behemoth but has the RS7 turbo setup from the factory. They go low 11's with a tune only.
* I should add one of the best things about the "APR" tune is changing the tune from my phone (Valet mode/ 91/ 93/ Race Gas)
The S7/RS7 share the same platform (5 door sport hatch) and 4.0 V8 engine but the RS7 has bigger turbos, lower compression (9.3:1 vs 10:1) & different cam profiles. Tune only RS7's (Stage 1) generally run faster than S6/S7 with RS7 turbos (Stage 3) bc they can run more boost and have better cams
The true sleeper is the S8 which is a 4 door behemoth but has the RS7 turbo setup from the factory. They go low 11's with a tune only.
* I should add one of the best things about the "APR" tune is changing the tune from my phone (Valet mode/ 91/ 93/ Race Gas)
Is APR what you would recommend? I've been looking at s3 or GTI. I've seen a few different performance websites and looking on forums they speak about APR a lot just rather get another opinion is all. S7/RS7 are very nice I had the opportunity to drive both years ago when I detailed cars while in college.
Is APR what you would recommend? I've been looking at s3 or GTI. I've seen a few different performance websites and looking on forums they speak about APR a lot just rather get another opinion is all. S7/RS7 are very nice I had the opportunity to drive both years ago when I detailed cars while in college.
IMO if you want one of the best performing tunes, reliability and have a set it and forget it attitude then APR is the way to go. It's not cheap but worth it for what you get. $1,500 and I picked up 125HP & 187lbs tq on 93 octane that's always there and nobody knows it.
Is APR what you would recommend? I've been looking at s3 or GTI. I've seen a few different performance websites and looking on forums they speak about APR a lot just rather get another opinion is all. S7/RS7 are very nice I had the opportunity to drive both years ago when I detailed cars while in college.
I’ve had many APR products they generally have great fitment on the hard parts but the tune is pretty soft. Plus they have almost zero or perhaps less then zero interest in customizing a tune for a customer who wants to mod outside of their stages. I went from APR to IE on my Golf R and its a pretty substantial difference in not only power but how its delivered and they will also send a one off tune for other mods which is awesome.
The S7/RS7 share the same platform (5 door sport hatch) and 4.0 V8 engine but the RS7 has bigger turbos, lower compression (9.3:1 vs 10:1) & different cam profiles. Tune only RS7's (Stage 1) generally run faster than S6/S7 with RS7 turbos (Stage 3) bc they can run more boost and have better cams
The true sleeper is the S8 which is a 4 door behemoth but has the RS7 turbo setup from the factory. They go low 11's with a tune only.
* I should add one of the best things about the "APR" tune is changing the tune from my phone (Valet mode/ 91/ 93/ Race Gas)
I would think the higher compression would respond well to the larger turbos as long as fuel allowed it. Cool cars either way!
IMO if you want one of the best performing tunes, reliability and have a set it and forget it attitude then APR is the way to go. It's not cheap but worth it for what you get. $1,500 and I picked up 125HP & 187lbs tq on 93 octane that's always there and nobody knows it.
Originally Posted by SLOW SEDAN
I’ve had many APR products they generally have great fitment on the hard parts but the tune is pretty soft. Plus they have almost zero or perhaps less then zero interest in customizing a tune for a customer who wants to mod outside of their stages. I went from APR to IE on my Golf R and its a pretty substantial difference in not only power but how its delivered and they will also send a one off tune for other mods which is awesome.
Seems like the forums lol it's also nuts that I can't find any aftermarket for cams, head work etc.. Like I can for American engines.
Seems like the forums lol it's also nuts that I can't find any aftermarket for cams, head work etc.. Like I can for American engines.
That's why forums are a good place to debate, there's always more than one perspective! My experience is soley based on the S7 and not wanting to mess w/ the tune.
That's why forums are a good place to debate, there's always more than one perspective! My experience is soley based on the S7 and not wanting to mess w/ the tune.
I agree with that, different price point! I would want the safe don't mess with it tune on that car as well.
I've had their Stage 1,2,3,3+ etc on the VW end of things.
Originally Posted by "MAC"
Seems like the forums lol it's also nuts that I can't find any aftermarket for cams, head work etc.. Like I can for American engines.
It depends what you are looking for and what power level you are pursuing. Both APR and IE (Integrated Engineering) offer motorsports packages with built engines, ported heads, cams etc... IE also offers individual parts to do it yourself.
I agree with that, different price point! I would want the safe don't mess with it tune on that car as well.
I've had their Stage 1,2,3,3+ etc on the VW end of things.
It depends what you are looking for and what power level you are pursuing. Both APR and IE (Integrated Engineering) offer motorsports packages with built engines, ported heads, cams etc... IE also offers individual parts to do it yourself.
04-29-2019, 11:39 AM
My DD Audi S7 vs Jeep Trackhawk 
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