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The stock throttle body is smaller than the supercharger inlet creating a massive restriction and directly responsible for power loss. ECS Tuning's in-house designed and engineered Performance Throttle Body Upgrade will do the trick. Designed with a smooth flow path in mind, we start off with a wire reinforced silicone inlet that resists collapse and is stepped in the internal diameter to create a smooth transition to the throttle body. We then went with a high quality OEM Mopar 80mm throttle body that is 10mm larger and has 30% more cross sectional area than OE. The final step is the cast aluminum adapter housing with port matched internal diameters to provide the smoothest flow path possible. On our test car equipped with IE dual pulley 93 octane 80mm throttle body tune, ECS exhaust (valves open, stock catalytic converters), ECS supercharger heat exchanger, ECS Kohlfaser Luft Technik Intake, ECS supercharger and crank pulley, we saw 415 HP and 385 TQ at the WHEELS. See below for full specs and detailed installation guide!

Our ECS Tuning 8V A3 Quattro Valved Catback Exhaust System was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. Our proprietary valved muffler design allows you to toggle between a mild-mannered, sporty Euro. exhaust note, with the valves closed, to a deep, aggressive sound with the valves open. Intoxicating exhaust notes fuel your desire to push your engine to its limits with every ounce of power and every engine revolution. Experience true driving passion with our ECS Valved Catback Exhaust System!

APR Ignition Coils are designed to be a direct plug-&-play upgrade to factory coils, & provide greater energy output, ensuring a stronger & more consistent spark. The commonplace replacement of factory ignition coils with those taken from higher output Audi RS models, such as the 2.5T, is popularly believed to provide greater energy output. However, testing proves that they are no more powerful than the factory coils that are found on 1.8T and 2.0T engines. APR Ignition Coils increase energy output by 10%. They are a direct upgrade or replacement, & come with the coveted red housing.

HPA Motorsports provides no-compromise, proven, and tested performance parts for your VW or Audi. With their roots in building competitive cars for track use, HPA continuously develops parts for their race applications in-house in their CNC shop and provide their tested components to you to improve the driving dynamics of your European performance car.

Our ECS Tuning in-house engineered billet aluminum shift knobs have been carefully designed and tested to bring you one of the highest quality and greatest interior enhancements available. Our shift knobs will enhance the shifting experience and pairs extremely well with our short shift kits to give a full shifter makeover! OEM shift knobs have an average weight of 95g; the substantially heavier weight of our ECS Tuning shift knob will smooth out shifts resulting in faster engagement and a much better feel.

With the B8 A4 S-Line and S4, the understated styling is a selling point to casual commuters but leaves something to be desired with enthusiasts who want more aggressive looks. Our new Gloss Black Front Lip Spoiler changes that. Designed in-house by our Audi enthusiast team, this front lip is the wallet-friendly visual upgrade your B8 A4/S4 needs to improve its presence anywhere you take it.

The engineers at ECS Tuning have designed a direct fit dual exhaust x-pipe cross section to balance exhaust pulses and increase expulsion of exhaust gases from the engine. Installation of the Center X-Pipe increases the factory exhaust system note exponentially giving a more tuned European sound. Installation can be easily performed with the vehicle lifted on your own driveway. Our installation PDF, walks you through the install to ensure a perfect fit to your OEM exhaust. We've even included a complete set of clamps to make sure everything is properly installed without leaks.

Nothing shows off a car’s performance potential like striking visual upgrades with an aggressive twist. The factory rear diffuser on the pre-facelift B9 S4 leaves something to be desired in that department, which is why we set out to produce an affordable, attractive, and motorsport-inspired improvement for the rear lower section with our rear diffuser! This new Gloss Black Rear Diffuser follows the factory lines and accentuates the performance nature of your B9 S4 while staying affordable thanks to its vacuum-formed plastic construction.

After nearly half a decade of in-house engineering, testing and retesting of multiple iterations of prototypes, across a wide range of modified vehicles, we are excited to give you our best clutch kit yet! Our kit is engineered to reliably hold up to 450 ft/lbs of crank torque and feature specifically selected components for performance and daily driving styles, while retaining easy commuting characteristics and enthusiast-minded control and feedback!

Remember the days of old fighting games when you�d hit the ol� Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start combo for a bunch of extra lives so you could beat the game stress-free? Sometimes, that�s more fun than doing it on hard-mode. Why work harder when you can work smarter? That�s what we did. We're ready to help one of you lucky enthusiasts unlock a real-life cheat code: this BMW F22 M240i 6spd powered by the already legendary B58 paired with an M Performance LSD. See the full build list we threw at this car below!

Upgrade your exterior styling with the ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser. This diffuser was engineered and designed in-house to add a more aggressive appearance to the rear of your vehicle that matches with the factory appeal of the Audi B9 S4. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, this rear diffuser will be sure to catch attention and turn heads. The diffuser is crafted of high quality hand laid carbon fiber to achieve it's world class appearance and durability and provides an aggressive and sporty style that's sure to set your vehicle apart from the rest.

Larger diameter sway bars have a higher torsional spring rate which helps resist excessive body roll. By eliminating the excessive body roll and changing the stiffness of the sway bars front to rear, we can improve handling characteristics by reducing understeer and keep the tire in full contact with the ground. By upgrading to the ECS Tuning Adjustable Rear Sway Bar, you will experience less body roll, and an improvement to the handling characteristics of your vehicle, with virtually no sacrifice in ride quality. The sway bars are also adjustable, and allow for a “softer” setting, or a “stiffer” setting, depending on your driving preferences.

Even when new, factory style fabric mesh lined rubber hoses are prone to expansion under the pressure of hard braking, whether it be highway panic stops or threshold braking at the track. This expansion is even more prominent in aged and weathered rubber hoses. ECS Tuning's Exact-Fit lines are engineered and assembled with braided stainless steel mesh and offer superior expansion resistance and reinforcement. The resistance to expansion creates a firmer pedal, and a more direct pedal feel. The signature red polymer coating provides additional protection from the elements and abrasion common with the constant movement of suspension and braking systems.

Raise the level of style on your B9 A5 S-Line or S5 with the ECS Tuning gloss black exterior upgrades. These quality pieces are engineered and designed in-house to fit directly to your factory front bumper to provide a much more aggressive visual appearance and the appearance of a much lower ride height. Exclusive designs only available through ECS Tuning, this front lip spoiler, grille accent set and rear diffuser will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

The most recognizable feature of the latest generation VW/Audi engines is the updated coil pack design. The new arrangement has been proven on supercars like the R8 and RS7, as well as the hyper-luxurious S8, and now your Audi can enjoy this same aesthetic effect. The more modern, reliable coil packs are also conveniently offered as a set of four.

For vehicles with factory direct tire pressure monitoring sensors only The Foxwell TPMS sensor integrates 315MHz and 433MHz dual frequency and can replace more than 96% of the OEM sensors on the market. Sensors can easily be activated and programmed by any TPMS tool on the market.

Strut tower bars are an excellent and common handling upgrade that work by bracing the shock towers together to reduce chassis flex during cornering. ECS has designed and tested this strut brace in house to increase chassis rigidity and improve handling during aggressive cornering in your B9. Cut from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and finished in a black anodize, our Billet Aluminum Front Strut Brace will not only enhance your driving experience but also provide an eye-catching addition to your engine bay.

Raise the level of style on your mid-facelift B9 S4 or A4 S-Line with the ECS Tuning Gloss Black Grille Accent Set. This quality addition was engineered and designed in-house to fit directly to your factory front bumper cover, with no modifications required. The accents were designed to provide the vehicle with a more aggressive look by accentuating the area around the fog light grilles, providing a drastic improvement to the front end aesthetic. An exclusive design only available through ECS Tuning, this grille accent set will be sure to catch attention and turn heads.

Give your MK5/MK6 the cornering control it needs to handle everything from a tough track day to a hard back-road blast with the new ECS Tuning Sway Bar and End Link upgrade kits! Designed to replace your factory setup with beefier sway bars, adjustable end links, and stiffer bushings, these kits will improve your cornering by reducing body roll which means your tires can spend more time gripping and less time slipping.

Give your AWD MK5/MK6 the cornering control it needs to handle everything from a tough track day to a hard back-road blast with the new ECS Tuning Sway Bar and End Link upgrade kits! Designed to replace your factory setup with beefier sway bars, adjustable end links, and stiffer bushings, these kits will improve your cornering by reducing body roll which means your tires can spend more time gripping and less time slipping.

When I first started college, I remember seeing for the first time a B8 S4. I just stared at it and thought to myself "what do I have to do to own one of these?" Then i had the the pleasure of going to lunch with one of my professors who just happened to have a v10 s6. I was instantly in love with the car. So here we are years later and I now own both a b8 s4 and a c6 s6. May not be the smartest life decision to own two "S" cars, but my drives are never boring about two years ago, I was browsing b8 s4s. I had one on my watch list that was dropped in price. However, it was about 10 hours away in the middle of Virginia. I made a call, went down the next day and traded in my Jetta TDi for the S4. As for my Audi S6, I was able to find one local to me that was a one owner car and pretty well taken care of. The previous owner had already installed a Milltek exhaust which makes the v10 absolutely scream. The torque the car provides in combination with the sound is just an amazing experience. As far as modding it, I only plan on getting some wheels for it. So far it has he lightweight crank pulley from JHM, EBs red stuff pads and upgraded plugs and coils from NGK. At some point the car may get lowered but that is a ways off

My passion for the automobile goes back to my childhood. Growing up in Paris, I was always fond of European designs and engineering. I also was attracted by what America or Asia could offer. What made me a true enthusiast is when I realized the true beauty of it all. No matter how different your preferences can be, we are all driven towards our passion for automobiles. My first small cars that I had was a Formula 1 Renault race car and a 1956 Pontiac star chief, I still own them, and they are still in good condition, then as my collection of miniatures and I grew, so did my automotive encyclopedia. I remember watching Rally races with their 6-speed manual widebody Quattro 80’s and was amazed by how their 2.1 L Turbocharged I5 sounded, unlike any other rally cars. (Another Rally car I was a fan of was of course the Renault Turbo 5) When I saw the sporting achievements of the brand, I knew one day I would own an Audi. As a graduation gift to myself, and all the hard work which I saved up for, I bought my first car, a Monsoon Grey B8.5 supercharged V6 3.0L Audi S4. Audi has brought a lot to the automotive world. In short, it is a brand, which has ONE history, AN impressive sports track record, and ONE cutting-edge technology QUATTRO.

When I first started college, I remember seeing for the first time a B8 S4. I just stared at it and thought to myself "what do I have to do to own one of these?" Then i had the the pleasure of going to lunch with one of my professors who just happened to have a v10 s6. I was instantly in love with the car. So here we are years later and I now own both a b8 s4 and a c6 s6. May not be the smartest life decision to own two "S" cars, but my drives are never boring about two years ago, I was browsing b8 s4s. I had one on my watch list that was dropped in price. However, it was about 10 hours away in the middle of Virginia. I made a call, went down the next day and traded in my Jetta TDi for the S4. As for my Audi S6, I was able to find one local to me that was a one owner car and pretty well taken care of. The previous owner had already installed a Milltek exhaust which makes the v10 absolutely scream. The torque the car provides in combination with the sound is just an amazing experience. As far as modding it, I only plan on getting some wheels for it. So far it has he lightweight crank pulley from JHM, EBs red stuff pads and upgraded plugs and coils from NGK. At some point the car may get lowered but that is a ways off

My MK6 GTI wasn't fast enough. sold it. Got a winter beater older than me and saved up for my lovely S4 that hopefully last me the rest of my life!!

Cars, for me, have always been an avenue for self-expression. They're a blank canvas to create a piece of art. I need to choose a platform that offers several options for parts and customization, but I also have to like the aesthetics of that car. These things combined give me the best opportunity to build something unique. I always look through online catalogs for parts and picture a basic idea of what I want out of a build before I purchase the vehicle. My advice to fellow enthusiasts out there: follow your gut. Don't just do something because you think others will like it.

I grew up interested in boats as we were a boater family. The mechanical aspect was always the most intriguing. When I was able to purchase my own vehicle I got really into off-roading/ overland/ camping, so I built a Toyota Tundra to tackle those duties. Next was a Subaru STi to get my feet wet in the tuner/ JDM world. This car ended up getting a full motor build and pumping out 600hp. Finally, I came to ECS and became attracted to the sophisticated, yet complicated German engineering ways. This lead me to buy my Audi S6. I've always been an Audi fan growing up and my father had plenty throughout the 90's. He also had a Porsche when he was 26, so 911's give me the feels too. At this point I'm hooked and always drawn in by advancements in the OE or aftermarket automotive fields.

I'm Josh, & I'm always hunting for a good deal even when I don't "need" another car. When the opportunity came up to buy a Laser Red (second best color) B5 S4 Avant in manual I had to jump on it! It was a 1 owner car that a Dr. in NY State had owned & serviced at 1 dealership since new. I got full service records from delivery to 182K. I wanted to keep it very OEM+ replacing old & tired parts with a few upgrades as seen below. The B5 S4 owners groups have been great at sourcing NLA Genuine parts like the Sport Mirrors & Interior Trim. Extremely fun car to drive on nice days!

I found my passion for cars when I stumbled upon a MK6 GTI for my first car. Sadly, one day pulling into ECS a semi hit me and now the car is gone. I stumbled upon an Imola Yellow B5 S4 rotting away, and I knew I had to have it. Although the car doesn�t run, I have purchased big brakes, larger turbos, wheels, tires, and a load of other parts knowing it will be a driving machine!

A twelve hour drive, a one way rental car, and a one hour uber to find perfect car (for now). After searching for B8.5 S4’s and C7 A6 3.0T’s I was never able to nail down the perfect setup at the right price. Putting all the wants together of the B8 and the C7 I landed on the Q5 3.0T. The 3.0T can pull a lot of power with little effort and the ZF8 trans can take just about anything you throw at it. Plus a little extra head room would be nice. Also saving on the “S” tax I basically get a SQ5 minus some bigger front brakes and quad exit exhaust. I narrowed my search to simply facelift 3.0T, prestige, black optics and 2 popped up. One was across the country and the other only a state away. 2015 Monsoon Gray Q5 3.0T prestige with black optics and 2 tone sport seats. After a lot of searching and driving the mods begin! Fast forward a bit and it’s currently stage 2 using IE software with the ECS supercharger pulley and intake. For some sound I went with a set of un-resonated downpipes and the ECS X-pipe for now. I’ve had H&R on multiple other cars so I had to go with the H&R street performance coilovers and front and rear sways which make car handle and look fantastic. For some extra support I also added the ECS X-brace and transmission mount.

What the B8.5 A5 S-Line and S5 lack in aggressive styling, they make up in performance. But you don’t have to just accept that it will always look like a regular commuter car. Our new Gloss Black Grille Accents offer an aggressive visual change that helps the natural lines of the bumper around the fog lamps give off a more menacing appearance.