Your SQ7 or SQ8 isn’t just something you take out on weekends. It’s the daily driver, the road trip car, the SUV that handles everything life throws at it, backed by decades of Audi performance engineering.
034Motorsport Dynamic+ software builds on that foundation the right way. More power without sacrificing the smoothness and drivability you expect every day.
Audi uses “Dynamic” for its performance factory modes. Dynamic+ picks up where Audi left off, providing transformative performance in a package as refined and reliable as if it came from the factory with it. For us, Dynamic+ isn’t just a name. It’s the approach to tuning that we’ve refined across dozens of Audi platforms for over 20 years.
Every calibration is built with Dynamic+ in mind, making real gains without compromising quality, reliability, drivability, or usability.
Dynamic+ Performance Software
SQ7/SQ8 4.0T
Output
Fuel
EA825 4.0T Stage 1
E40 Blend · Crank
748 HP 768 LB·FT
Stage 1 HPStage 1 TQStock HPStock TQ
Horsepower
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748HP
▲ +230 HP over stock
Torque
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768LB·FT
▲ +200 LB·FT over stock
0-60 MPH
2.8sec
-1.0s vs stock
¼ Mile ET
10.8sec
-1.3s vs stock
Trap Speed
126mph
+15.0 mph vs stock
All figures represent real measured dyno data from our in-house Mustang dynamometer. Acceleration times are measured results via in-house test vehicles. Results in the field will vary based on tire, grip, and weather conditions. * Ethanol content per fuel variant can be within the stated ranges noted in each toggle.
How It’s Made
Dynamic+
It’s all about process
Explore the extensive work that goes into all Dynamic+ software.
Every calibration starts the same way, with a completely stock vehicle. No assumptions, no shortcuts. Just a baseline.
Before anything changes, we spend time understanding how the car behaves as Audi engineered it. How the ECU, TCU, cooling systems, and torque management all work together. That foundation matters because the goal isn’t to fight the car, it’s to work with it.
When you understand how everything interacts from the factory, you can build on it the right way. That’s how you add performance without chipping away at long-term reliability.
From there, development becomes a constant loop of testing, refining, and validating.
We’re not just upping the boost and calling it done. Every table, every limiter, every safeguard is reviewed and adjusted with intention. The ECU and TCU are calibrated together so power delivery stays smooth, predictable, and usable in real driving.
It’s a hands-on process. Changes are made, tested immediately, and then reworked again until everything behaves exactly how it should.
Factory data only tells part of the story. Dynamic+ goes much further.
We use expanded logging through secondary CAN Bus systems, extra OBD connections, and external sensors to capture significantly more data than stock. That gives us a much clearer picture of what’s actually happening, and lets us make adjustments with confidence.
Secondary CAN Bus and OBD ports for independent logging
Live calibration with real-time ECU adjustments
External sensors for EGT, EMAP, and other critical parameters
Every change is based on real data. Measured, validated, and refined to balance power with long-term reliability.
We don’t solely rely on the dyno to validate performance. The goal is to see how the car responds everywhere it might realistically be driven.
Race Track Testing to push sustained load, heat, and repeated high-speed use
Drag Strip Runs to evaluate acceleration, consistency, and launch behavior
High Elevation Testing to see how the car adapts to thinner air and changing conditions
Long-Term Mileage to confirm everything holds up over time, not just in short bursts
Each scenario exposes different variables. Together, they provide a complete picture of how the calibration performs in the real world.
What you end up with isn’t just a faster SQ7 or SQ8. It’s a more complete one.
Through tens of thousands of road miles, hundreds of track miles, hundreds of drag passes and launches, altitude testing up to 12,000 feet, full capacity towing testing, and ambient temp testing from 5 degrees to 115 degrees, the Dynamic+ ECU and TCU tunes for the SQ7 and SQ8 keeps the refinement you expect, with a transformed experience ready and waiting for you at a touch of the throttle.
It starts every morning like stock, handles traffic without drama, and still delivers when you lean into it. This is what makes Dynamic+.
Refined Throttle Mapping
Precise, tailored adjustments to the throttle mapping allow for smoother drivability even at these higher outputs, removing delays and providing precise control of acceleration back to the driver.
Increased Horsepower and Torque Throughout the Powerband
Power and torque are increased across the entire powerband, delivering stronger acceleration and a broader, more usable power curve in all driving conditions.
Raised Standing RPM Limiter
The standing RPM limiter in Park and Neutral is raised to 6400 RPM for a more responsive free-revving experience, while the rolling rev limiter remains around 6800 RPM.
Rescaled Boost Gauge
The factory boost gauge is rescaled to accurately reflect higher boost targets, providing more precise and meaningful driver feedback.
Optimized Thermal Management & Safety Systems for Higher Power
Factory safety systems are adjusted to operate effectively at increased power levels, ensuring reliable protection without compromising performance. Thermal strategies are recalibrated to support higher performance while maintaining engine safety. Oil and coolant temperatures are actively managed, and EGT protection is enhanced through enrichment and air-mass adjustments to control heat under load.
Optimized Launch Control
Launch control is recalibrated for stronger, more consistent acceleration, with optimized moment reserve and ignition timing to improve traction and repeatability.
Full Torque on Stock TCU
Full engine torque is delivered while maintaining compatibility with the stock 8HP95 ZF8 transmission calibration, eliminating the need for a separate TCU tune.
VariSpec
VariSpec adds user-adjustable features that allow drivers to tailor vehicle behavior for a more personalized driving experience.
Wireless ECU & TCU Flashing
Flash anywhere. No laptop required.
Connect via Bluetooth to the Dynamic+ R4 Dongle and upload your tune directly from your phone or tablet — flash ECU and TCU software without touching a PC.
034SPI pairs with the Dynamic+ R4 Flashing Dongle via Bluetooth to
deliver a full suite of tuning, monitoring, and diagnostic tools —
no Windows PC, no cables, no shop visit needed.
Wireless ECU & TCU Flashing
Connect via Bluetooth to the Dynamic+ R4 Dongle and upload your tune
directly from your phone or tablet — flash ECU and TCU software
without touching a PC.
Live Data Display
Configure up to 3 pages of dials, graphs, and text readouts showing real-time boost, lambda, ignition timing, knock, IATs, and dozens of other live drivetrain parameters.
Mobile Datalogging
Record datalogs directly in the app, then submit them wirelessly to the 034Motorsport tuning team. A support engineer reviews and responds at no additional charge.
Fuel Map Switching
Switch between 91, 93, E40 and E85 on demand — all octane files for your purchased stage are included and selectable directly within the app.
DTC / CEL Diagnostics
Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes without a separate OBD
scanner. Identify check engine lights and resolve them from the same
app used to flash your tune.
Enhanced Flash Safety
Segmented, protocol-protected flashing stores tune data onboard both the phone and dongle before writing begins — minimizing risk from Bluetooth or connection interruptions mid-flash.
Requires Dynamic+ ECU or TCU tune and the R4 Dynamic+ End User Flashing Dongle (May 2023 or newer, USB-C). Compatible with iOS, Android, and Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3/M4). Older USB-B R3 dongles are not supported by 034SPI.
For those with Windows 10/11 PC’s and/or an older R3 Flashing Cable, our Windows-Based 034SPI Flashing Client can be downloaded here.
VariSpec
Make It Yours
034Motorsport VariSpec is a feature customization suite within 034SPI, giving you direct control over market-first features and functionalities within your tunes. Instead of being locked into a single feature set, VariSpec lets you tailor key performance and drivability features to your hardware, driving style, and personal preferences.
With VariSpec on your EA825 4.0T, you can configure things like:
Crackle Overrun
User can enable/disable crackle overrun/burbles present on throttle liftoff, and if enabled, select their desired crackle duration in 0.5-second intervals from a minimum of 1 second to a maximum of 2.5 seconds.
Exhaust Flap Control
User can select how they would like the exhaust flaps to actuate, from stock, Dynamic+ optimized, Always Open in All Drive Modes, and disable flaps altogether to remove performance limitations if an aftermarket catback without flaps is installed, without the need of flap sensor cancellers.
Stock TCU Performance Patch
Allows for tuned engine performance output safely on a stock/untuned transmission
Cylinder on Demand Selector
Users can select whether they would like to enable or disable the OEM cylinder deactivation program for fuel savings
Auto Start/Stop Selector
Users can choose whether the start/stop system functions like stock, or is off by default and can be re-enabled via the in-car button each key cycle.
Left-Foot Braking
Allows for the throttle to be applied while applying the brake, great for Brake Boosting or performance trail-braking
Vehicle Speed Limiter
User can Enable or Disable the factory Top Speed limiter
From subtle daily driving to aggressive performance, you can dial in your experience.
TCU Matters Too
8HP95 ZF8 TCU tuning for the 4M.5 SQ7 and 4M8 SQ8 features targeted, tailored calibrations designed to complement increased engine power. These refinements ensure smooth, refined power delivery while enhancing shift quality, drivability, and everyday usability. The result is a more responsive yet comfortable driving experience that seamlessly integrates added performance with OEM-like behavior.
Improved Torque Management
Torque calibration is specifically optimized for the EA825 4.0T and 8HP95 ZF8 transmission, ensuring the TCU remains fully aligned with increased output. This allows the drivetrain to handle higher torque levels with confidence while preserving the smooth, refined performance expected from the 4M.5 SQ7 and 4M8 SQ8 in all driving conditions.
Increased Launch Torque and Launch RPM
The targeted torque amount when engaging Launch Control is increased, raising the Launch Control RPM over stock. This results in drastically quicker accelerations from a Launch, allowing for blisteringly fast 0-60 and 1/4 mile results that are bound to make you and your passengers grin from ear to ear.
Gear Display in All Driving Modes
The active gear is displayed across all drive modes, providing constant visibility and improved driver awareness. This added feedback enhances driver confidence and control, whether cruising or pushing the vehicle in more dynamic driving situations.
Kickdown Switch Disabled in Manual Mode
Kickdown is disabled in Manual mode, preventing unintended downshifts when pressing through the throttle detent. This ensures the 8HP95 ZF8 transmission holds the selected gear, giving the driver full control during spirited driving or when precise throttle modulation is required.
No Auto Upshift
Automatic upshifts at redline are disabled in Manual mode, allowing the 8HP95 ZF8 transmission to hold the selected gear until the driver initiates a shift. This delivers a more engaging and predictable driving experience, and is especially beneficial for performance driving scenarios such as canyon runs, track days, HDPE, and autocross.
034Motorsport's Dynamic+ End User Flashing Kit R4 allows customers to install their 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Performance Software themselves. In addition, End User Flashing allows Dynamic+ Performance Software customers to receive and install software updates and revisions, flash back to stock, or upgrade to the next stage of performance software for their vehicle.
Available at no additional charge is the 034SPI Mobile App, which allows you to easily flash your car, change fuel maps, configure live data displays, record and submit data logs to 034Motorsport's Tuning Support team, and utilize diagnostic support tools such as DTC/CEL code read/clear and more all from your mobile device! Available via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Requirements for Windows-Based End User Flashing:
Windows 10/11 Laptop with Available USB Port
Power Supply for Laptop
Secure Wired (Or Very Stable WiFi) High-Speed Internet Connection
Power Supply for Device (If Low Battery or Poor Health)
Secure and Stable WiFi or LTE High-Speed Internet Connection
Battery Charger, 20AMP minimum (CTEK Brand recommended for first flash)
Available Electrical Outlets
034Motorsport End User Flashing Kit R4 Contents:
034Motorsport OBD-II Adapter
USB-C to USB-A Cable
USB-C to USB-C Cable
Carrying Case
User Credentials (Provided Via Email)
EMISSIONS DISCLAIMER
This product is sold for racing use as well as use on vehicles not registered for on highway use.
By purchasing this product, you understand that this product is sold for racing use as well as used on vehicles not registered for on highway use, and that it is not legal for use on highway or street vehicles.
Welcome to Dynamic+ Tuning!
034Motorsport's Dynamic+ Performance Software provides reliable horsepower and torque increases through driver-centric calibrations that elevate driving enjoyment and precision. The Dynamic+ Tuning Philosophy emphasizes safety and reliability, with the goal of optimizing power delivery without compromising the longevity of the engine and related components.
Included with the Purchase of Any Dynamic+ Tune:
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
034Motorsport offers a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee on Dynamic+ ECU & TCU Tuning Software & Flashing Cable to ensure your complete satisfaction with our products and tuning. If you are not 100% satisfied with the Dynamic+ Transformation on your Volkswagen or Audi, please email tuning@034motorsport.com within 30 calendar days of the initial flash, and we will process a full refund to the original payment method.
Easy Map Switching
When purchasing any 034Motorsport staged tune, all octanes for that specific tune are included, as is the vehicle’s stock file.
Switching files is easy when using the Dynamic+ Flashing Portal on your Windows 10/11 computer.
World Class Tuning Support
034Motorsport’s World Class Tuning Support Team is available 5 days a week standing by to answer and assist with any questions you may have regarding your Dynamic+ Tune, recommended hardware upgrades, or help to diagnose any issues you may have with your vehicle while flashing, or after you’ve flashed.
Advanced Technological Support
The 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Tuning Suite also offers enhanced features to allow users to datalog their Volkswagen or Audi to ensure that it is running properly. This logger is available to be used with our Tuning Support Team and is not designed to be reviewed by the end user.
Crackle results may vary based on ECU box code variations, fuels, exhaust setup, and geographic locations. 034Motorsport also offers no-crackle files available upon request. Please email Tuning@034Motorsport.com for more information if you do not see them in your flashing portal.
Product & Flashing Disclaimers
Later model year vehicles (2024+) may have additional flashing protections under SFD/SFD2 protocols that require additional unlock steps before tuning. Contact tuning@034motorsport.com if you are unable to successfully flash for further assistance.
2022+ 4M.5 SQ7 & 4M8 SQ8 model-year vehicles are equipped with TCU flashing protections that prevent OBD unlocking and tuning, known as the 401 bootloader. In order to unlock your TCU, select the Bootloader Unlock Harness (BLU) at checkout when also purchasing your TCU tune. This harness allows for a one-time unlock, enabling OBD flashing via 034SPI, allowing you to flash with your Dynamic+ TCU tune. Learn more about the Bootloader Unlock Harness (BLU) here.
BLU is only compatible with 034SPI and requires that you own a 034Motorsport TCU tune.
Tune file availability is subject ECU box code variances.
Fitment Guide
Make
Model
Years
Chassis
Engine
Audi
SQ7
2020-2023*
4M/4M.5
4.0 TFSI
Audi
SQ8
2020-2023*
4M8
4.0 TFSI
*Note: 2024 and later model year ECUs will be supported with future updates.
