Stage 2
Stage 2 · Diesel · 2.5 TDI (180) Quattro 180hp
Audi A4 2.5 TDI Stage 2 file Bosch HW 0281010823 · 8E0907401D · SW 363778
Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Diesel 132.4 kW (180 HP) Stage 2Turbo diesel, 132.4 kW (180 hp)
180 → 256 HP +76 HP +174 Nm 42% more power
Calibrated ECU file for 0281010823 (SW 363778). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 2.5 TDI (180) Quattro 180hp, AKE, 2.5L, Diesel. Engine #10639 in our gains database.
- Power
- 256 HP+76 HP from 180
- Torque
- 544 Nm+174 Nm from 370
- Fuel economy
- −8 %−12% full load
Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.
How it works
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Read your ECU
With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware 0281010823 and software 363778.
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Pay and download
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Write it and drive
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What the car needs
Required modifications: Stage 2, Diesel.
Hardware
- Sport / decat downpipe (or DPF removal where legally permitted off-road)
- High-flow air intake (recommended)
- Optional: catback exhaust for lower backpressure
Software / calibration
- DPF / EGR / AdBlue switched off in software (where lawful)
- Boost & rail pressure raised to match new airflow
- Smoke limiter relaxed in line with hardware
- Lambda + EGT safeties retuned
Stage 2 keeps the factory turbo and internals. Final figures vary slightly with the exact hardware fitted.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Vehicle model | A4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 132.4 kW (180 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU ID | 8E0907401D |
| ECU hardware | 0281010823 |
| ECU software | 363778 |
| Calibration stage | Stage 2 |
| OEM engine code | AKE |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
Engine performance matrix
Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Δ HP | Δ Nm |
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| Original / Factory | 180 HP | 370 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 210 HP | 420 Nm | +30 (16.7%) | +50 |
| Stage 2 | 256 HP | 544 Nm | +76 (42.2%) | +174 |
| Stage 3 | 270 HP | 574 Nm | +90 (50%) | +204 |
| Stage 4 | 324 HP | 685 Nm | +144 (80%) | +315 |
About this calibration file
The Stage 2 calibration for the Audi A4 2.5L Turbo Diesel is written for vehicles with supporting bolt-ons: a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, upgraded intercooler and upgraded intake are recommended. Boost targets, fuel-rail pressure, injector duration and VGT positioning are pushed further than a Stage 1 map while keeping exhaust-gas temperatures inside safe bands.
This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281010823 and software version 363778. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
Projected output on a healthy, stock-hardware example of this engine: 256 HP and 544 Nm at the crank — a gain of +76 HP (42%) and +174 Nm over the factory 180 HP / 370 Nm baseline. These numbers are sourced from our Vehicle Performance Database, which aggregates dyno results across this engine family. Real-world gains depend on fuel grade, ambient temperature, mechanical condition and intake/exhaust state.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
0281010823 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a calibrated Stage2 tuning file for Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbodiesel 132.4KW with Bosch 0281010823 and software ID 8E0907401D (Bosch software number 363778 ( 1037363778 )). The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 132.4 kW (~180 HP). Stage 2 is intended for cars with supporting modifications (exhaust, intake, intercooler) and delivers a stronger performance gain.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 0281010823, 8E0907401D, 363778 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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