2014 Audi A4 B8.5 EA888 Gen 3 Tuning Options

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 03:26 PM

I have a 2014 Audi A4 FWD B8.5

I am going to install intake, test pipe and downpipe. I want to go with Stage 2 tune so gain some HP's in my life.

Anyone else on the forum have a B8.5 and/or FWD CVT that is tuned. Opinions on tune???

Please and Thank you.

**Smellie** · 02-01-2016 03:29 PM

you might want to invest in a flame shield before a tune

**Project Quattro** · 02-01-2016 03:31 PM

If you have FWD with the CVT I would advise against tuning it... those transmissions are frail enough as it is. But yes the B8.5 tunes are pretty standardized would theoretically work.

**adamazing** · 02-01-2016 03:39 PM

Gen 3's exist in the B8.5 A4?

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 03:43 PM

https://www.unitronic-chipped.com/ec...Gen3-2014-2016

https://www.unitronic-chipped.com/ec...-AVS-2013-2015

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by adamazing

Gen 3's exist in the B8.5 A4?

Maybe they don't? Like I've said I've read some confusing stuff -.- that's why I posted lol

**ST3** · 02-01-2016 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Alex2691

https://www.unitronic-chipped.com/ec...Gen3-2014-2016

https://www.unitronic-chipped.com/ec...-AVS-2013-2015

I called Unitronic, they don't have an ETA for their Gen 3 Stage 1 tune yet.

It will be available to use via their Uniconnect cable. I'll be patiently waiting.

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 04:01 PM

@ST3 what model car etc do you have???

Wonder if the non gen 3 tune will work?

**dennisA4** · 02-01-2016 04:02 PM

How can you check which engine you have? Was wondering the same thing as the OP and only questioned it because I saw the two different options on Unitronics website.
I also have a 2014, but it's a Quattro Prestige.

**energy_legs** · 02-01-2016 04:06 PM

I dont believe there is a Gen 3 motor in a B8.5 in the US. You almost certainly have a Gen 2 motor. All the main companies have a tune, downpipes for a4's from 2009-2015 are interchangeable.

Easiest way to figure out what engine you have is look at picture of a 2013 A4, and look at yours. If they look the same then you've answered your own question about the engine model.

Also, if your FWD is CVT then you bought the wrong car to tune. The CVTs will not hold up with upgraded power, be warned.

**ST3** · 02-01-2016 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Alex2691

@ST3 what model car etc do you have???

Wonder if the non gen 3 tune will work?

I've got a 15 A4 Quattro, I'm not positive if I need the Gen 3 tune.

How does one find out if they don't have a Vagcom?

**adamazing** · 02-01-2016 04:10 PM

I've been under the impression that the Gen 3 motors were the 1.8's used in the new A3's.

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Project Quattro

If you have FWD with the CVT I would advise against tuning it... those transmissions are frail enough as it is. But yes the B8.5 tunes are pretty standardized would theoretically work.

Wonder why you think they are frail? I floor it constantly in sport mode and auto shifting and it runs like a top.

**adamazing** · 02-01-2016 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Alex2691

Wonder why you think they are frail? I floor it constantly in sport mode and auto shifting and it runs like a top.

Historically they are terrible transmissions for tuning. Lower torque handling capabilities and much more prone to failure than Quattro transmissions.

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 05:00 PM

Like I said I'm only thinking stage 2, Test pipe/downpipe, and intake. I don't plan on ever doing the turbo upgrade or anything.

**Project Quattro** · 02-01-2016 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Alex2691

Wonder why you think they are frail? I floor it constantly in sport mode and auto shifting and it runs like a top.

Originally Posted by adamazing

Historically they are terrible transmissions for tuning. Lower torque handling capabilities and much more prone to failure than Quattro transmissions.

What he said. Wouldn't be worth the money, IMO, I'd suggest picking up a Quattro to mod if that's what you want to do with it. Stage 2 is awesome, but a.) ~300 hp is a lot through the front wheels of any car and b.) I'd have serious transmission longevity concerns.

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**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 05:56 PM

Well I feel like an idiot. I believe I answered my own question. The Audi A4 B8.5 US is only Gen 2. The Gen 3 is in the A3/S3 and the Euro B8/B8.5 I believe.
Photo's of the Gen 3 engines below. That being said I guess I can get a normal 2.0L B8 tune from any company lol.

**Alex2691** · 02-01-2016 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Alex2691

I have a 2014 Audi A4 FWD B8.5

I am going to install intake, test pipe and downpipe. I want to go with Stage 2 tune so gain some HP's in my life.

Anyone else on the forum have a B8.5 and/or FWD CVT that is tuned. Opinions on tune???

Please and Thank you.

I have updated my post.

**AllroadCorbin** · 02-02-2016 09:48 AM

Gen 3 is MQB platform. 2017 A4 will have Miller cycle 2.0L currently found in the base A6 good for 252hp. APR/GIAC/Uni/Revo have yet to release anything for the miller yet.