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STAGE 1/2/3

High-End & Performance Cars

Stage 1, 2, or 3 for BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche/Audi, and SRT-Hellcat. Unlike a pure-software tuner, if something goes wrong with the module, we can repair it too.

Quote Stage 1/2/3
Max APR gain (911 992)
Up to 627 HP
AMG gain (Weistec/Eurocharged)
+50–132 HP
Stock N54 limit on E85
≈430 whp
PCM Unlock required (SRT-Hellcat)
From 2018
PorscheFerrariMaseratiLamborghiniAston Martin

This is a power upgrade you're choosing, not a failure repair — and we can use the term "Stage 1/2/3" the way the market actually uses it, because it carries no emissions risk: none of the gas/European tuners we looked at carry an "off-road use only" disclaimer, and several are marketed as "50-state legal."

What each Stage means

  • Stage 1 — software only, no hardware changes
  • Stage 2 — software + downpipe/intercooler
  • Stage 3 — turbo or supercharger upgrade

What sets us apart from a pure software tuner

Compared to pure-software competitors (Bootmod3, MHD, APR, Weistec), our edge is that we can also repair the module if something goes wrong — no pure software tuner offers both.

Platforms we cover

  • BMW N54/N55/S55/B58 (Bootmod3, MHD, JB4)
  • Mercedes-AMG M177/M178/M139 (Weistec, Eurocharged, +50-132HP)
  • Porsche/Audi-VAG 3.0T/EA888 (APR, Unitronic, up to 627HP on the 911 992 with high-octane fuel)
  • Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler SRT-Hellcat 6.2L/6.4L (DiabloSport, HP Tuners, requires PCM Unlock on 2018+ models)

What determines the right Stage for your car

Stage 1 is software only and needs nothing else — the lowest-risk option, and the most common. Beyond that, the real gain starts depending on supporting parts: on the B58 and the Audi/VAG 3.0T, pushing past a certain power level without an intercooler or downpipe upgrade leaves the actual gain below what's advertised — Unitronic itself warns of up to 20HP less than promised without those parts. On the N54, the factory high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) caps sustainable power on E85 around 430whp even with an upgraded low-pressure pump; going beyond that requires an HPFP upgrade, not just more software.

What a higher Stage costs the drivetrain

More power stresses whatever's transmitting it. On the Hellcat, the factory clutch on manual cars is already marginal for stock torque — going to Stage 2 without a clutch upgrade accelerates wear and can end in slippage. On turbo platforms like the N54/N55, the fuel system (low- and high-pressure pumps) is usually the real limit before the engine itself is. That's why, before selling a Stage 2 or 3, we tell you what supporting parts you actually need — not just the price of the software.

Our process

  1. Step 01

    Car and goal assessment

    We confirm the exact platform, the module's history, and what you're after (daily driving, track, towing)

  2. Step 02

    Stage and supporting-parts recommendation

    We tell you if the Stage you want needs an intercooler, downpipe, clutch, or fuel pump upgrade to deliver what's advertised

  3. Step 03

    Programming

    We apply the calibration directly to the module, on the bench or in the car depending on the platform

  4. Step 04

    Validation

    We confirm engine response and the absence of fault codes before returning the car

Every consultation is handled confidentially.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a Stage 1 reversible if I want to sell the car later?

Yes — it's software only, no hardware changes, and we can restore the factory calibration before you hand the car to a new owner, if you'd prefer.

If something goes wrong with the module after the tune, do you take responsibility?

That's exactly our edge over a pure-software tuner — we can also repair the module if something goes wrong, which most competitors don't offer.

Do I need extra parts for Stage 1, or does the software alone do it?

Software alone is enough for Stage 1 — it's the lowest-risk option. From Stage 2 up, the real gain depends on supporting parts (intercooler, downpipe, clutch), and we tell you that before selling you the tune.

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