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IE Performance ECU Tune for Audi F3 Q3 2.0T Gen 3 Engines
IE Performance ECU Tune for Audi F3 Q3 2.0T Gen 3 Engines

IE Performance ECU Tune for Audi F3 Q3 2.0T Gen 3 Engines

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IE's performance ECU calibration for your 2019-2023 Audi Q3 2.0L Turbo engine completely transforms your mild-mannered SUV into a sporty and performance-tuned crossover with up to 91 horsepower and 81ft-lbs of torque over stock! Get ready to enjoy all the power, fun, and up to 329HP without sacrificing reliability or comfort -in only minutes from your own phone!

APPLE & ANDROID
MOBILE APP

BLUETOOTH TUNING

UP TO
329HP & 377TQ

POWER YOU CAN FEEL

INCLUDES
FUEL OPTIMIZED

87, 91, & 93 OCTANES

LEADING FEATURES

IE's performance ECU calibration for your 2019-2023 Audi Q3 2.0L Turbo engine completely transforms your mild-mannered SUV into a sporty and performance-tuned crossover with up to 91 horsepower and 81ft-lbs of torque over stock! Get ready to enjoy all the power, fun, and up to 329HP without sacrificing reliability or comfort!

  • Horsepower & torque gains maximized
  • Boost control optimized for all conditions
  • 87, 91, & 93 octane high-performance maps
    (91, 95, & 98 RON)
  • Easy octane switching takes only minutes
  • Increased acceleration and reduced throttle lag
  • Optimized boost by gear to maximize acceleration
  • Auto start/stop reversed (defaults to off button turns on)
  • Neutral & park rev limiter increased to 7000RPM
  • Road speed limiters removed
  • Optimized engine & transmission communications for higher torque
  • Engineered for all climates and elevations
  • Direct port OBDII at-home flashing
  • Read and clear diagnostic/problem codes
  • Easy to use Data-logger

AUDI Q3 ENGINE TUNE

IE's advanced engine tune for your Audi F3 Q3 ECU instantly increase performance with more horsepower, torque, and faster acceleration. With octane specific map options for 87, 91, or 93 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, turbo inlet, intercooler, and catback exhaust upgrades.

See the performance tab for power results and dyno charts.

COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION

Your Q3 will do more than pull harder and drive faster. Our calibration and software engineers use advanced equipment to completely rewrite the entire engine management to improve all drive mapping sections significantly. Enjoy reduced throttle lag, linear power delivery, optimized boost by gear, improved engine/transmission communications, removed top speed limiters, smoother throttle control, and more. You will feel more connected and in control of your newly refined and enthusiast-programmed Audi.

INCREASED STANDING LIMITER

Regain full control of your throttle pedal anytime you want it. The factory soft limiter nanny has been removed and raised to 7000RPM, allowing you to free-rev the engine in both park and neutral.

FULL POWER, FULL RELIABILITY

Your new high-performance tune is calibrated to safely maximize the engine and turbocharger power capability without sacrificing reliability or daily comfort. IE's calibration team has reverse-engineered the factory ECU mapping and expanded all safety protocols and sensors to the new performance tuning. Every ECU parameter undergoes months of testing on our in-house dyno systems that utilize the world's only Sea Level Generator developed specifically to verify safety operations in any condition. Confidently drive from LA to Pikes Peak with power that will keep you smiling every mile!

FITMENT GUIDE

MAKE MODEL YEAR ENGINE

Audi

Q3

2019-2023 (F3)

EA888 2.0T Gen 3 (MQB)

Not compatible with early 2019 Gen 3-B Q3 models with MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensors. Please contact us if you need help identifying a MAF sensor.

This tune is for 2019+ F3 2.0T engines only. Non-North American (ROW) ECUs please contact us before ordering to verify compatibility.

POWER GAINS

North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON

STAGE / FUEL HORSEPOWER TORQUE

Stock VW/Audi advertised numbers

235 HP

258 FT-LBS

Stock IE dyno numbers

238 HP

296 FT-LBS

Stage 1 87 AKI / 91 RON

311 HP

335 FT-LBS

Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON

318 HP

366 FT-LBS

Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON

329 HP

377 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

EA888

CYLINDERS

4

INDUCTION

Turbocharged

DISPLACEMENT

2.0L

ORIENTATION

Transverse

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 EA888.3 Stage 1 (all octanes)

$549.00

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.

Live Fast, Buy Fun

Having some trouble? Don't worry, our team of tuning specialist are here to help. Fill out the form on our Support Page to start a ticket.

" Customer service is second to none!
-Zach

" Earned a customer for life
-Brenton

" A+++
-Sonny T


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Reviewed by Al S.
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Wake up your Q3

I had the APR tune previously on my 2021 Q3, I was not happy with the performance. Installed the 87 octane tune and it is really much better, more power, better shifting and tends to hold gears longer. It really makes the Q3 feel great and I like the option that I can change tunes from my phone not have to take it to the tuning shop and pay additional fee to make changes. Also, it appears to have slightly better fuel economy. Very Happy.

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100% Recommended

My 2020 Audi Q3 wow suprize big difference the power is awesome thank you IE now enjoy the power

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Best Bang for Buck Power!

I have been researching for a while on power modifications for the 2nd gen q3 since they are quite lacking in power from the factory. If you are reading this review, then you probably already know that there isn’t much mods available, so I was pleasantly surprised to see IE offered a full flash tune.

The app was easy to use and the powerlink bluetooth obd was seamless. The flash took about 25 min and during the writing stage, the instrument cluster had every single warning light appear that I didn’t even know existed. Coming from the import scene in the early 2000’s, it is amazing how much technology has changed in terms of tuning.

Upon driving after the stage 1 flash, I noticed a NIGHT AND DAY difference. You can immediately feel more torque down low and it pulls all the way to redline. I could not believe it was the same vehicle. Audi should have made the Q3 come like this from the factory. On day to day driving, the Q3 is less notchy and I do not need to press the gas pedal so hard to just get up to speed. I do wish that there was a transmission tune available for this terrible 8spd Aisin conventional automatic transmission. When doing spirited acceleration runs at full throttle, you can really feel the lag in between shifts, which feels like an eternity. We were not blessed to have a DSG transmission in the USA unlike Q3’s in other countries.

Overall, you cannot beat the performance gain per dollar that this IE tune provides. Do yourself a favor, buy this…

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**** Test Approved

Massive improvement in acceleration and pull through all rpms. The flashing process was simple. Easily the most bang for the buck for my grocery getter Q3.

Side note: Hopefully there will be a TCU tune soon because it feels like the car can’t properly take full advantage of the unlocked power on the factory transmission tuning.

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2023 Audi Q3 Tuned IE Stage 1

Highly recommend this tune if you want your VW/Audi gain more power! I went to Axion Motorsport, an IE dealer. Guys are very reliable ! Got my 2023 Audi Q3 tuned with IE stage 1 software. I’ve run several tuners but they said the ECU is too new to be tuned. Fortunately, with Axion Motor sports’ help, IE really wakes up the EA888 engine Gen 3B in my car. Now I throw my piggyback tune box away and enjoy the real power.

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