A3 3.2L chip or other mods?
 

Hi everyone!

I have a 2006 A3 3.2L and am looking for some modifications to increase power. I love the car, but, would love it even more with a little extra kick!

Does anybody know if there is a chip available or being developed? Also, are there any other recommendations - cold air intake, turbo (?), etc...?

RE: A3 3.2L chip or other mods?
 

You're kinda SOL for a bit with that engine I believe. You're not going to get a big increase unless you add a forced induction unit like a turbo or supercharger. You're best bet is a CAI and Exhaust with a chip, but you'll only gain 15-20hp if you're very lucky. The best engine to mod on the A3 is the 2.0T. Just a chip with that engine gets the power of the 3.2+.

I know that there was a company looking for a 3.2 to prototype for a CAI. Search down the posts and see if they're still looking.

Cheers!

RE: A3 3.2L chip or other mods?
 

It was an AEM intake.

Saved you the trouble of finding the post, just click the link!

https://www.audiforums.com/m_366714/tm.htm

But, the post was from 2 weeks ago. Good luck!

RE: A3 3.2L chip or other mods?
 

Thanks Chef!

I was a bit disappointed when I started to research my options. I thought someone out there might have an inside line on this whole chip situation since that would be the easiest upgrade. I still love the car and will wait patiently in the hope that someday a chip will emerge to turn this great fast car into a great REALLY fast car.

I didn't look into it further, but AEM is in CA and I'm in upstate NY - I don't know if they would be interested in working on my car. I'll send him an email though, if nothing else he could keep me updated on what they develop.

RE: A3 3.2L chip or other mods?
 

Sorry about AEM. I didn't look to see where you were located.

Problem is that a naturally aspirated engine has a limitation on mods unless you do some serious modifications. You'll gain a little from a chip from the timing advance and such, but not the big boost the turbo engines receive.

Hope you're still enjoying your sweet ride. I wish my car had Quattro.

Cheers!