APR ECU Upgrade - 1.4T EA211

Overview

APR's ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to improve engine performance. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR's optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine's capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The ECU Upgrades are available with various features and supported octane levels and each stage is compatible with most typical bolt-on modifications. The software is installed to the vehicle's factory ECU through the OBD-II port, resulting in a clean and headache-free install. Furthermore, for those looking for tuning with a limited powertrain warranty, APR Plus has you covered!

Features:

• Delivers up to 181 HP with 258 FT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Plus)
• Delivers up to 181-189 HP with 258-275 FT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Stage 1)
• Max gains of a +32 WHP and +61 WFT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Plus)
• Max gains of +32-45 AWHP with +61-78 AWFT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Stage 1)
• Supports 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI fuel grades
• Race fuel support for maximum power on the race track
• Optional factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty with APR Plus
• Multiple stages of performance offered
• Linear throttle mapping (MK7)
• Standing RPM soft limiter increased (MK7)
• Left-foot braking / brake boosting added (MK7)
• Speed limiter raised but retained for turbo protection (MK7, Unlimited on others)
• No hardware required (Software only)
• Supports standard bolt on modifications
• While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
• Free lifetime updates
• Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)
• 30 day money back guarantee

Specs

Brand	APR
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged
Engine Configuration	I4
Engine Displacement	1.4L
Engine Family	EA211
Engine Orientation	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-14T-EA211

APR ECU Upgrade Stages

APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in multiple octanes levels. Each stage is fully compatible with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, or other minor bolt on modifications.

APR STAGE 1

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications.

It produces the following:

• 181-189 HP with 258-275 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +32-45 WHP and +61-78 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (MK7)
• 173-188 HP with 255-268 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +30-39 WHP and +61-74 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (MK6)
• 161-168 HP with 203-216 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +34-42 WHP and +53-67 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (ROW 125 PS Models)
• 175-175 HP with 225-249 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +35-38 WHP and +53-62 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (ROW 140 PS Models)

An optional "low torque" tune is available for ROW 140 PS models. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.

APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America and 95 RON and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

• STG 1 98 RON (ROW 125 PS)
• At the Crank

APR Calibration Report (North American MK7 MQB Platform)

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock as Reported by VW (87 AKI)	147 HP	184 FT-LBS
Stock as Measured by APR (93 AKI)	166 HP	197 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	181 HP	258 FT-LBS	+32 HP	+61 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
87 AKI	181 HP	258 FT-LBS	+32 HP	+61 FT-LBS
91 AKI	187 HP	263 FT-LBS	+36 HP	+66 FT-LBS
93 AKI	188 HP	265 FT-LBS	+39 HP	+68 FT-LBS
100 AKI	188 HP	273 FT-LBS	+44 HP	+76 FT-LBS
104 AKI	189 HP	275 FT-LBS	+45 HP	+78 FT-LBS

 

APR Calibration Report (North American MK6 Platform)

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock as Reported by VW (87 AKI)	150 HP	184 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR (93 AKI)	163 HP	200 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	173 HP	255 FT-LBS	+30 HP	+61 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
87 AKI	173 HP	255 FT-LBS	+30 HP	+61 FT-LBS
91 AKI	176 HP	255 FT-LBS	+31 HP	+62 FT-LBS
93 AKI	180 HP	260 FT-LBS	+33 HP	+66 FT-LBS
100 AKI	185 HP	265 FT-LBS	+37 HP	+71 FT-LBS
104 AKI	188 HP	268 FT-LBS	+39 HP	+74 FT-LBS

 

APR Calibration Report (ROW 125 PS Model)

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	125 HP	148 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	127 HP	158 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
95 RON	161 HP	203 FT-LBS	+34 HP	+53 FT-LBS
98 RON	168 HP	216 FT-LBS	+43 HP	+67 FT-LBS