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Tuning-Guide for 1.8T APY, AMK engines with 209 PS

So you can almost double the power of your Audi S3!
by
Bartek Bartoszewicz
Tuning Professional
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To 400 PS (294 kW) in 4 tuning stages

An original horsepower of 209 in the S3 is a good starting, but with this tuning guide you can get up to 400 hp reliably and safely. Our aim is to provide you with a guide to long-lasting tuning that will stand you in good stead for years to come. We show you all the steps to take, and everything you need.


Year of manufacture:

2000 – 2002 (AMK)

1998 – 2000 (APY)

Engine Code:

  • APY
  • AMK

Installed in:

Audi S3

You need this extra to make it last:

You don't need any additional components here. Simply install and have fun! No Longlife oil. Better use Castrol Edge 10W-60 oil.

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BAR-TEK® tips:

For vehicles with high power we recommend 102 octane fuel. This reduces the knocking of the engine, giving it more power. Turbocharger and engine should not be too old and in good condition. Also check the red pressure hose on the turbocharger. This is often leaking as it does not tolerate the heat from the manifold. Our Forge silicone hose can help!

BAR-TEK® tips:

For vehicles with high power we recommend 102 octane fuel. This reduces the knocking of the engine, giving it more power. Turbocharger and engine should not be too old and in good condition. Also check the red pressure hose on the turbocharger. This is often leaking as it does not tolerate the heat from the manifold. Our Forge silicone hose can help!

Product Bundle 1
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 1.8T AOY, AMK Performance Level 1 - Bundle
Maximum performance for the small wallet
Perfect for the start
Top price-performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
Total
€83.99
incl. VAT

You need this extra to make it last:

For higher mileage, we recommend fitting a sports clutch so that the extra power can be put on the road.

BAR-TEK® TIP!

As with level 1, we recommend 102 octane fuel. Again you should replace the pressure hose with the Forge hose!

As with level 1, we recommend 102 octane fuel. Again you should replace the pressure hose with the Forge hose!

Product Bundle 2
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 1.8T 20V Performance Level 2 - Bundle
Maximum performance for the small wallet
Perfect for the start
Top price-performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
1.8T Audi S3 & TT Quattro Hosenrohr 76mm BAR-TEK®
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KKK K04-023 Turbolader
Total
€2,140.96
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need this extra to make it last:

To put the 310 PS on the road, you should use the sports clutch kit. You'll also need to install an oil cooler to get the oil temperature right.

BAR-TEK® TIP!

Again, we recommend 102 octane and the Forge silicone hose!

Again, we recommend 102 octane and the Forge silicone hose!

Product Bundle 3
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 1.8T AOY, AMK Performance Level 3 - Bundle
Maximum performance for the small wallet
Perfect for the start
Top price-performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
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+
+
1.8T Audi S3 Upgrade Turbo Krümmer High-Flow
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KKK K04-023 RS Upgrade Turbolader bis 330 PS
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KKK K04-023 RS Turbolader
Total
€6,949.55
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need this extra to keep it long:

To drive 400 PS, you have to replace your connecting rods with H-beam connecting rods and forged pistons. For this we have a complete all-round carefree kit of connecting rods and pistons! A sports clutch kit is also required. For the exhaust you should use a 76 mm exhaust system. To keep the oil temperature in a healthy range, an oil cooler must be installed!

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For this conversion you need a good chip tuning. You can send us your control unit or have your vehicle tuned directly on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

For this conversion you need a good chip tuning. You can send us your control unit or have your vehicle tuned directly on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

Product Bundle 4
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 1.8T AOY, AMK Performance Level 4 - Bundle
Maximum performance for the small wallet
Perfect for the start
Top price-performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
1.8T Tuning-Kit STUFE 4 BAR-TEK®
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1.8T 6-Gang Sportkupplungs-Kit Sachs organisch mit EMS-5
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+
Total
€4,705.73
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

Das brauchst du extra, damit es lange hält:

Um eine Leistung von 400 PS zu fahren, musst du deine Pleuel durch H-Schaft Pleuel und Schmiedekolben ersetzten. Hierfürm haben wir ein komplettes Rundum-Sorglos-Paket aus Pleueln und Kolben!. Außerdem ist ein Sportkupplungs-Kit erforderlich. Beim Auspuff solltest du zu einer 76 mm Abgasanlage greifen. Damit die Öltemperatur im gesunden Bereich bleibt, muss zwingend ein Ölkühler verbaut werden!

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Für diesen Umbau brauchst du eine gute Softwareabstimmung. Dazu kannst du uns dein Steuergerät zusenden oder dein Fahrzeug direkt auf unserem 1000 PS MAHA-Allrad-Leistungsprüfstand abstimmen lassen.

Für diesen Umbau brauchst du eine gute Softwareabstimmung. Dazu kannst du uns dein Steuergerät zusenden oder dein Fahrzeug direkt auf unserem 1000 PS MAHA-Allrad-Leistungsprüfstand abstimmen lassen.

Product Bundle 5
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 1.8T AOY, AMK Performance 5 - Bundle
Maximale Leistung für den kleinen Gedbeutel
Perfekt für den Einstieg
Top Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
1.8T Tuning-Kit STUFE 5 BAR-TEK®
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+
1.8T ARP Schrauben für Nockenwellenrahmen
+
1.8t billet kurbelwellenrad vollstahl
Total
€3,717.51
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

The performances indicated here are based on our experience and can only indicate a tendency, therefore all data are without guarantee. Since every engine is different and the maximum performance depends on several factors (fuel, software tuning, mileage, etc.), you should have your car put through its paces by us. We do that on our 1000 PS dynamometer.

Can we help you with tuning?

We are happy to help you! Simply contact us by phone or email. Our team will answer your questions quickly and without obligation.

Bartek Bartoszewicz
Tuning Professional
His first car was a Polo Mk1 with a 40 Weber twin carburetor and 129 PS (95 kW). His second was an Audi 50. Today Bartek tunes Lamborghinis to 1000 PS (735 kW). Even as a young boy, Bartek disassembled vehicles and put everything back together better. He wrote his high school diploma with oil on his fingers. The trained automotive mechanic with a focus on engines and gearboxes was determined to go into motorsports. In his 10 years in Formal 1, he supervised 73 races, including as engine mechanic for Ralf Schumacher at Toyota. Since 2010, he has dedicated himself fully to his company BAR-TEK® and helps his customers to bring VW and Audi engines to peak performance.
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