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420 HP Stage 1 Software EVO Smooth Power | Audi S4/S5/SQ5

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Regular price $595.00
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Horsepower

Stock: 357 HP
Tuned: 420 HP*

Torque

Stock: 400 TQ
Tuned: 457 TQ*

*Performance gains measured on 100 Octane at the CarBahn San Jose, CA Dynamometer

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Authorized CarBahn Dealer Installation

Your authorized CarBahn dealer has the tools and experience needed to unlock your DME and install the software as part of one straightforward service visit.

  • Fastest option
  • Easiest installation
  • Lowest overall cost
  • Professional support

A DME bench unlock is required. Your dealer handles the unlock locally as part of the installation and labor process. There is no need to ship your DME overseas.

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Selected add-ons will be added to your cart with the software. Warranty eligibility and coverage are subject to CarBahn’s warranty terms.

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  • Digital Download
  • Top-Speed Governor Removed
  • Intelligent Octane Adaptations

SKU: CBA11-01-0101

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Vehicle Fitment & Product Details

  • Type: Tuning & Software
  • Vendor: CarBahn
  • Make: Audi
  • Model(s): S4, S5, and SQ5
  • Vehicle Year(s): 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
  • Chassis: B9
  • Body Style(s): Sedan, Coupe, Sportback, and SAV
  • Horsepower: 420
  • Part Number: CBA11-01-0101
  • Installation: Dealer Install Only
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93 Octane

Calculated Flywheel Power:
OEM Stock: 357HP / 400TQ
Tuned: 410HP / 450TQ

Measured Wheel Power:
OEM Stock: 293WHP / 328WTQ
Tuned: 336WHP / 369WTQ 

 

100 Octane

Calculated Flywheel Power:
Tuned: 420HP / 457TQ

 

Measured Wheel Power:
Tuned: 344WHP / 375WTQ

This can only be installed at an authorized CarBahn dealer! 

Top speed governor removed.

CarBahn EVO Intelligent software adapts to various fuel octane levels seamlessly, optimizing performance without compromising safety. It retains existing safety features and adds extra protection as needed. 

Unlike most tunes available in the market, CarBahn's software maintains the integrity of safety parameters, preserving them to prevent any compromise in engine performance and longevity. Parameters such as knock control sensitivity, super knocking control sensitivity, and catalyst thermal protection are carefully tuned within your OEM software to mitigate the risk of engine and catalyst failure. In our pursuit of optimizing power delivery, we have minimized power losses to a mere 2% increase in HP when reducing these supposed power-reducing software protections. On the contrary, we have witnessed numerous instances of damaged engines resulting from the reduction of these safety parameters. Thus, it becomes apparent that gaining a marginal 2% HP advantage hardly justifies the potential risk of significant engine damage. 

 

Do-it-yourself Approach: 

It is essential to acknowledge the emergence of self-tuning tools in the automotive market. While these tools offer the convenience of tuning your vehicle independently, it is crucial to exercise caution. Many of these tools come equipped with pre-set programs that conveniently bypass safety limits, thus posing a substantial risk of engine damage. The art of tuning a high-output engine requires profound knowledge and experience to extract maximum power without compromising the engine's structural integrity. 

 

Emissions Legality: 

Let us address the topic of removing the catalyst, commonly achieved through the utilization of downpipes. Our rigorous testing regimen involved conducting consecutive dyno runs with and without the catalyst, and the observed power gain was significantly smaller than commonly touted, typically around 2%. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge our shared responsibility towards environmental preservation, as clean air is vital to our well-being. Furthermore, obtaining the necessary emissions certifications without a catalyst is a daunting task and, from a legal standpoint, it is considered an infringement. 

 

About Steve Dinan: 

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Steve Dinan stands as an authority in streetcar turbo tuning. Under his leadership, our team has triumphed in three prototype racing championships and secured two overall victories at the esteemed 24 Hours of Daytona in collaboration with Chip Ganassi Racing. Steve Dinan's unparalleled expertise solidifies our claim as the leading force in tuning high-performance engines. 

 

Warranty Information:

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