APR Chip for 4.2

**Breezo** · 08-09-2008 08:30 PM

Anyone have any knowledge about the chips for 4.2. I know they have a engine and tranny chip, but wonder if they are worth it?

thanks

**Gigi** · 08-09-2008 08:37 PM

I have hear only that gains are limited, but VAST chips provide better results. I would call them. Ask for Prince or Kurt.... www.vastperformance.com

**Killerteve** · 08-09-2008 08:41 PM

^ damn that's a helluva sig

**HOFFY11** · 08-09-2008 08:50 PM

i have both trans chip and ecu done by awe in my 4.2...not much difference in ecu besides no speed limiter maybe a few hp but trans shifts amazingly smooth and faster

**Stampy** · 08-10-2008 12:20 AM

To my knowledge APR doesn't make a 4.2 chip. They make one for the Allroad since it has a detuned chain driven version of the S4 4.2. It is supposed to bring it up to S4 levels. Just from what I remember. The 4.2 is not a tuner motor.

**trapped** · 08-10-2008 01:31 AM

Gigi's right check out the video from vast about their 4.2 it seems better. Also the tip chip will cut shift times down make it "feel like your putting more power down" -Gigi. I would have it now if i weren't getting rid of the car

**Gigi** · 08-10-2008 07:43 AM

I have a 2.7 and the APR chip. All i know is that most chips won't give you much HP gain on the 4.2 like on they do on a turbo engine but it does free a few ponies and mostly makes the throttle more responsive on the 4.2.
VAST chips are supposed to be the best for that car, both ECu and TCU. I don't think APR makes a tip chip, just GIAC and VAST.
I do have the VAST tip chip and it made a significant difference... I highly recommend it, several people hav eit on their 4.2 and 2.7 on Audiforums. All seem very pleased with the performance gain and we are all extremely pleases with the service Kurt and Prince provide all their customers.
Call them at 248-399-2222

**HOFFY11** · 08-10-2008 09:46 AM

haha i guess nobody listens to me anymore =[

**trapped** · 08-10-2008 11:52 AM

^^^ haha I listened, but Gigi is right about the guys at vast, please don't go anywhere else they are the best!!! I accidently ripped them off and they were still awesome about everything. They called me up to figure out what happened and i ended up talking to price for about 30 min's about cars and what not haha. There incredible people, I really want to drive up there to get some work done!

**HOFFY11** · 08-10-2008 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by trapped

^^^ haha I listened, but Gigi is right about the guys at vast, please don't go anywhere else they are the best!!! I accidently ripped them off and they were still awesome about everything. They called me up to figure out what happened and i ended up talking to price for about 30 min's about cars and what not haha. There incredible people, I really want to drive up there to get some work done!

lol awe just warranteed my tip chip after having it for 4 years no questions asked..new chip and updated software A++ sent it out and in less than a week..woahh baby its brand new

**Breezo** · 08-10-2008 05:40 PM

Thanks for the info on the chips fellas. I always questioned the chips for the 4.2, cause there doesnt seem to be much room for tuning a natural aspirated v8 like that. I would be interested in the tranny chip though. The delay in shifting can be annoying sometimes, so anything to cure that would be great.

thanks for the responses

**HOFFY11** · 08-10-2008 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Breezo

Thanks for the info on the chips fellas. I always questioned the chips for the 4.2, cause there doesnt seem to be much room for tuning a natural aspirated v8 like that. I would be interested in the tranny chip though. The delay in shifting can be annoying sometimes, so anything to cure that would be great.

thanks for the responses

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