GIAC Stage programming now available for the 2016 B8.5 A4, A5 and Allroad!

[Connie@GIAC]

This new program for the 2016 A4, A5 and Allroad contains all the features and power gains found in our software for previous B8.5 model years.

• Power is spread evenly across throttle input allowing for absolute driver input
• Significant increases in power under the curve
• Improved drivability with smoother part throttle
• Properly calibrated air/fuel ratios
• Improved throttle response for a drive-by-cable system feel
• Raised speed limiters to factory redline in final drive gear

Our programming for the B8.5 contains a vastly superior proprietary system for boost control with added over boost protection, allowing for consistent boost and power across all gears and in all conditions. There are no hardware requirements for Stage 1. This software is available at any local GIAC dealer and is 100% OBD2 flashed. MSRP for pump mode is $550.00. Please contact individual GIAC dealers for additional information and final pricing.

Available switching modes:

• 100-octane or E85 optimized performance
• “Stock” performance
• Valet mode
• Privacy Firewall

E85 Race mode versus 91 octane pump mode versus Stock:

• V2 E85 Race mode gains over stock: +68 horsepower / +80 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 E85 Race mode gains over 91 pump mode: +20 horsepower / +32 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 91 pump mode gains over stock: +48 horsepower / +48 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels

V2 91 octane mode versus V1 91 octane pump mode versus Stock:

• V2 91 pump mode gains over stock: +48 horsepower / +48 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 91 pump mode gains over V1 91 octane: +13 horsepower / +11 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels

V2 E85 Race mode versus V1 E85 Race pump mode versus Stock:

• E85 Race mode gains over stock: +68 horsepower / +80 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels
• V2 E85 Race mode gains over V1 E85 Race: +17 horsepower / +6 ft. / lbs. of torque at four wheels

[hyperunion]

Still 0 options available for those who will install a high flow cat, and prevent a cel?.. or a stg2 designed for a hfc?

[bakedziti]

Still 0 options available for those who will install a high flow cat, and prevent a cel?.. or a stg2 designed for a hfc?

I was waiting for this, and was thinking the same. Per GIAC in March, I think this would be a Stage II- until you add the HFC.....but my biggest issue that this isn't clear in the advertising, their website, or their charts above. Not to mention the claim that "no tuning company will code out a CEL from an HFC"; pretty sure APR does.