ECU Upgrade - Porsche 718 - 2021+ GT4 4.0
We're excited to announce our Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades are now available for the Porsche 718 Cayman/Spyder (982) GT4 4.0L engine with the Bosch MG1 ECU! Expect exceptional gains from this naturally aspirated engine with up to 452-488 HP with 340-361 FT-LBS of torque on tap, depending on octane!
Our new suite of software comes after months of extensive research and development that is typically absent from the aftermarket. Our upgrade makes the engine more powerful and more exciting. We've extensively calibrated the system to work flawlessly on the track, while retaining safety routines to protect your engine in the most demanding scenarios. This was all made possible by our engineering team's pursuit of perfection. Development vehicles were outfitted with additional sensors, including thermocouples, transducers, and more, along with our high speed direct RAM logging equipment, to feed valuable data to the team for analysis. After exhausting of hours of testing and tuning we created new calibrations that are fine tuned for several octanes and contain hundreds of map changes, with a vast array of safety features built in.
Features
- Delivers up to 452-488 HP with 340-361 FT-LBS of torque
- Max gains of +39-75 WHP with +30-51 WFT-LBS of torque
- Supports 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, and E60-E85 fuel grades
- Ethanol and race fuel support for maximum power on the race track
- Rev limiter increased to 8,300 RPM
- Standing and neutral rev limiter increased to 6,500 RPM
- Sport exhaust button fully opens and closes the exhaust flaps
- Closed exhaust flaps open fully at wide open throttle above 4,500 RPM
- Exhaust crackle added in park and neutral (optional)
- Track optimized thermal management with added safety protection routines enabled
- Proper HP and TQ values transmitted to the dash
- No hardware required (Software only)
- Supports standard bolt on modifications
- Works seamlessly with our PDK TCU Upgrade
- Flash counter does not increase with each flash
- Free lifetime updates
- Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)
- 30 day money back guarantee
Porsche Tech Talk
| Stage | Fuel grade | Max HP | Max TQ | Max HP Gain Over Stock | Max TQ Gain Over Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock (Manual/PDK) As Reported by OEM | 98 RON | 414 HP | 309/317 FT-LBS | ||
| Stock (PDK) As Measured by APR | 98 RON | 414 HP | 317 FT-LBS | ||
| APR Stage 1 | 95 RON | 452 HP | 340 FT-LBS | +58 WHP | +40 WFT-LBS |
| APR Stage 1 | 98 RON | 459 HP | 347 FT-LBS | +66 WHP | +45 WFT-LBS |
| APR Stage 1 | 104 RON | 467 HP | 353 FT-LBS | +73 WHP | +94 WFT-LBS |
APR ECU Upgrade Stages
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications, and produces 452-488 HP with 340-361 FT-LBS of torque, depending on octane. Gains as high as +58-94 WHP with +40-65 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, cooling, or exhaust system.
The APR difference
Who we are
We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!
What we do
We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t take risks. We do it the right way.
How we differ
With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, we’re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!
The APR Difference
APR Direct Port Programming
APR’s DirectPort Programming is now available! Any APR Dealer in the world, connected to the Internet, has direct access to APR’s latest ECU upgrades for loading directly over the vehicle's OBD-II port. This completely eliminates the need to remove and open the ECU for currently available files and can be uninstalled at any time!
APR ECU Explorer
APR’s proprietary ECU Explorer gives APR’s Calibration Engineers unparalleled access to the vehicle’s entire engine management system. Typical commercially available data logging tools, used by most tuners, only allow logging up to 12 engine-operating variables at extremely low data rates. These tools are also limited to a small, specific list of variables. APR’s ECU Explorer is capable of logging every variable found within the ECU with far more variables logged at once, at very high data rates.
APR ECU Composer
APR’s proprietary ECU Composer is used for altering the engine management system. With full access to every table, map and variable within the ECU, APR’s Calibration Engineers are not limited to a handful of maps as is common for most tuning companies.
APR ECU Assembly
APR’s Electrical Engineers have the ability to alter the code structure of the ECU. Through code levels changes, APR's Engineers are able to add features to the ECU. Other changes allow higher torque limits than those achievable through only modifying calibration data or using piggyback devices as is the case for many tuners. This allows APR's engineers to often not require transmission software to meet or exceed advertised gains. On the highly modified end, this often allows APR to make turbo upgrades operate without the need for external manual controllers.
| Vehicle | Market | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020+ Porsche 718 Cayman, and 718 Spyder | All | 2.0T | All |
| Product | Price Exc. VAT | Price Inc. VAT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPORTANT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY DETAILS: | |||
| - Availability and ECU Compatibility: Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs. | |||
| - ECU Revision Notice: Multiple ECU revisions exist for each platform. APR software may be temporarily unavailable when factory updates are applied. An APR dealer can check availability in person, or over the phone if the ECU boxcode/revision is known. | |||
| Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | £2417.50 | £2901.00 | |
How to Purchase
Please use the APR Dealer Locater Tool to locate an APR Dealer, confirm availability and schedule an appointment.
Please note vehicle manufacturers issue many ECU part numbers and revisions throughout their vehicle lineup. As such, some ECUs may be temporarily unavailable as new parts and/or revisions are released. If the vehicle’s ECU part number and revision is known, availability can be checked at any APR Dealer.
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
All APR ECU Upgrades include a 30-day money back guarantee with no questions asked. If for any reason the owners is dissatisfied with the APR ECU Upgrade, they may return to the place of purchase for a full refund, provided they are within the 30 day period from the time of the initial purchase. Labor or shipping charges are not included in the guarantee and are at the discretion of the place of install.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
All APR ECU Upgrades include a limited lifetime warranty against defects in the software, and to provide free updates and reflashes as they become available. Labor or shipping charges are not included in the warranty and are at the discretion of the place of install.
