Your 2016-2018 Audi A6/A7 3.0T with the updated CREC supercharged engine capable of massive power gains in only minutes from an IE ECU Tune. Unleash hidden horsepower and torque to turn your sporty A6 or A7 into an extremely competitive powerhouse in only minutes from your phone!
APPLE & ANDROID
MOBILE APP
BLUETOOTH TUNING
UP TO
524HP & 438TQ
POWER YOU CAN FEEL
INCLUDES
FUEL OPTIMIZED
91, 93, & E85 OCTANES
- TUNE FEATURES
- PERFORMANCE
- INSTALL & SUPPORT
LEADING FEATURES
- Horsepower & torque gains maximized
- Includes Apple and Android mobile flashing app
- Optimized for all climates & conditions
- 91, 93, & E85 octanes available (95, 98, RON & E85)
- ECU safely adapts between E65-E85 Ethanol
- Rev limiter increased to 7200 RPM (requires TCU tune)
- Cluster reprogrammed to show new 7200 RPM limit
- Auto start/stop disabled
- Activates brake boosting
- Road speed limiters removed
- Direct port OBDII at-home flashing
- Easy octane switching takes only minutes
- Upgrade stages to match hardware upgrades
- Simple on/off feature toggling
- Read and clear diagnostic/problem codes
- Easy to use Data-logger
3.0T CREC STAGE 1
IE Stage 1 tunes for your Audi A6 or A7 instantly increase performance with more horsepower, torque, and faster acceleration. With octane specific map options for 91, 93, or E85 octane, fill up with your choice of fuel with no hidden power left behind. Engineered to operate on completely stock hardware or compatible with intake, heat exchanger, and exhaust upgrades.
See the performance tab for power results and dyno charts.
STAGE 2 SINGLE PULLEY
Stage 2 single pulley files are calibrated to increase performance and deliver increased boost from a supercharger pulley upgrade. This ECU calibration combined with a 57.5mm bolt-on supercharger pulley delivers up to 524HP with minimal hardware upgrades.
Upgrading from Stage 1 to Stage 2 or beyond is easy! With IE, you only pay the difference in tune cost with no extra fees. When you install the required matching hardware, follow the instructions on your IE POWERlink app to purchase the tune upgrade, and you will be blowing away the competition in minutes!
HARDWARE GUIDE
| PART UPGRADE | STAGE 1 | STAGE 2 |
| TRANSMISSION TUNE | OPTIONAL (highly recommended) | OPTIONAL (recommended for highest power output) |
| AIR INTAKE | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL |
| HEAT EXCHANGER | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL (highly recommended) |
| IE DOWNPIPES | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL |
| UPPER PULLEY | NOT COMPATIBLE | REQUIRED |
| LOWER PULLEY | NOT COMPATIBLE | NOT COMPATIBLE |
TRANSMISSION TUNE
All stages of IE ECU calibrations for the C7.5 A6 & A7 are compatible with the matching IE ZF8 AL551 Transmission TCU Tune and is highly recommended to reach the advertised power figures. Without a matching TCU tune, the transmission will short shift the powerband at 6300 RPM vs. the ECU tune's peak power at 7200RPM -leaving power on the table. Adding the TCU upgrade also modifies shift speed, torque limit maps, line pressure, and launch control functions resulting in a complete ECU & TCU performance package.
E85 ETHANOL
E85 fuel unlocks the most performance potential from our ECU tunes for your Audi A6 or A7 3.0T. Ethanol contains tons of oxygen, burns cooler, and has a high resistance to knock. This provides more horsepower and torque than running conventional gasoline and is more readily available (in most states) and less expensive than race gas. Safeguards are included within the E85 ECU calibrations to adjust for ethanol as low as E60 to allow safe fill ups even if the ethanol content is lower than advertised. E85 is an optional fuel map included with all tune purchases.
BRAKE BOOST
Commonly used in roll racing, Brake Boosting allows you to build extra boost by applying brake pressure while accelerating. Release the brake pressure for a "rolling launch" or extra surge of power. Brake Boost is included on all tune stages.
INCREASED RPM
Take full advantage of your supercharger with a larger power band. RPM limits have been raised to 7200RPM in all stages. This higher RPM limit not only extends the power band, but also unlocks 20+HP in the upper RPM range! Transmission TCU Tune is required to unlock higher RPM.
OPTIMIZED COOLING
To combat power-robbing heat soak generated from the supercharged engine the factory coolant pump calibration has been modified in all ECU Tune stages. This new configuration runs the coolant pump at 50% duty when the ignition is keyed on pushing coolant through the charge coolers and reducing heat faster without the engine running. This helps avoid heat soak and provides faster recovery in-between runs or while staging at the track. During driving or when the intake temp is above 20C, the coolant pump operates at 100% for maximum cooling efficiency.
MAXIMIZED POWER
IE ECU calibrations are dedicated to perfecting every section of the mapping to deliver a fully realized performance file right out of the gate. Maximized for full performance potential on the drag strip and road course while maintaining full comfort on your daily commute. Get ready to experience IE's Performance Software For your Audi CREC 3.0T Supercharged engine in only minutes from the comfort of your home garage or driveway.
POWER GAINS
North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON
| STAGE / FUEL | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE |
| Stock Audi advertised numbers | 340 HP | 333 FT-LBS |
| Stock IE dyno numbers | 340 HP | 347 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON | 423 HP | 384 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON | 432 HP | 391 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 E85 | 506 HP | 414 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley 91 AKI / 95 RON | 438 HP | 388 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley 93 AKI / 98 RON | 446 HP | 395 FT-LBS |
| Single Pulley E85 | 524 HP | 438 FT-LBS |
DYNO CHARTS
Dyno numbers are for reference against stock numbers only. Personal dyno results will vary depending on fuel quality, local conditions, dyno brand, and correction factors.
Add power to your Audi and experience the game-changing freedom of mobile flashing. The IE POWERlink cable and app connect to your Apple or Android phone, giving you the power to tune your car, change octanes, upgrade stages, perform diagnostics, monitor live gauge data, and more. All from the palm of your hand!
BLUETOOTH FLASHING
LIVE GAUGE DISPLAY
OCTANE SWITCHING
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Add power to your Audi and experience the game-changing freedom of mobile flashing. The IE POWERlink cable and app connect to your Apple or Android phone, giving you the power to tune your car, change octanes, upgrade stages, perform diagnostics, monitor live gauge data, and more. All from the palm of your hand!
Add power anytime, anywhere
no laptop, no cord, no hassle.
BLUETOOTH
FLASHING
LIVE GAUGE
DISPLAY
OCTANE
SWITCHING
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOLS
TECHNICAL & SUPPORT
TUNE UPDATES
Your tune purchase entitles you to free updates to any tune revisions, new octanes, standard features, or software updates. In the event the original vehicle manufacturer issues an ECU update, this will also be included to you through IE at no additional charge.
POWERLINK VINS
Have multiple cars in the family or friends that are also ready for an IE Tune? Your POWERlink Flash Tool can be used on up to 5 different vehicle VINs. Tunes sold separately.
TUNE REGISTRATION
Once a tune purchase is applied to your vehicle's ECU, the tune is permanently registered to the vehicle and non-transferable to other vehicles. Tunes can be transferred to a second party in the event of vehicle transfer of ownership only.
ROW (REST OF WORLD) SUPPORT
Although IE does offer ROW purchases of software files, some ECUs available only in certain countries or markets may not be supported in our current file library. If you have access to read your ECU code, please contact us to verify compatibility before purchase.
ENGINE SPECS
| ENGINE FAMILY | CREC |
| CYLINDERS | 6 |
| INDUCTION | SUPERCHARGED |
| DISPLACEMENT | 3.0L |
| ORIENTATION | Longitudinal |
| FUEL | Gasoline (AKI / RON) |
| AVAILABILITY | North America (NAR) & limited availability in Rest of World (ROW) |
PRICING GUIDE
| PRODUCT | PRICE |
| POWERlink Flash Tool | $179.99 |
| IE CREC 3.0T Stage 1 | $899.00 |
| IE CREC 3.0T Stage 1 | $999.00 or $100.00 upgrade from Stage 1 |
| IE AL511 ZF8 TCU Tune | $699.00 |
POWERLINK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
| DEVICE | PORTS | OS | PROC. | POWER | RAM |
| Laptop or Tablet | Wifi & USB | Windows 10 or newer | 32 or 64 bit | 1.0ghz or greater | 4GB or greater |
DOWNLOADS
| FILE | SYSTEM | SIZE | DOWNLOAD |
| IE Flash Wizard Setup | Windows 10 or newer | 799kb | |
FIVE-STAR SUPPORT
IE's number one goal from purchase to installation is to provide you with the best customer experience in the industry. We want what you want; a simple purchase process, products that exceed expectations, and a brand that's got your back. If at any point you have any questions, need help, or require support with your new tune our educated customer support team and tuning specialists are standing by and happy to help. Purchasing an IE tune not only guarantees a quality product, but that you will always have us in your corner.
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FITMENT GUIDE
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR | GENERATION | ENGINE |
| AUDI | A6 | 2016-2018 | C7.5 | 3.0T Supercharged (CREC engine code) |
| AUDI | A7 | 2016-2018 | C7.5 | 3.0T Supercharged (CREC engine code) |
NOTE: Tune compatibility is only for 3.0T CREC engines with 8 speed AL551 ZF8 transmission. Not compatible with Rest Of World (ROW) vehicles equipped with 7 speed DSG transmission.
WHAT IS CREC? CREC is the engine code for the updated 3.0T Supercharged engines found in 2016-2018 Audi A6 & A7 chassis. The CREC variation includes numerous changes from the previous generations of the 3.0T platform including a dual direct and port injection fuel system, supercharger refinements, a new ECU, and many other changes. The easiest way to verify if you have a CREC engine is to check the upper supercharger pulley; CREC is equipped with a 4 bolt supercharger pulley where as all previous gen engines have a press-on pulley. Still not sure? Don't worry, our IE POWERlink cable will identify the correct tune for you car automatically.
