APR ECU Upgrade - 1.8T EA888 Gen 3 (B8)

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.

Features:

• Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
• Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
• Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
• Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
• Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
• Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
• Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
• Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
• Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
• Free Updates - Get free updates for life
• Guarantee - 30 day money back guarantee

Specs

Brand	APR
Emission Code	1
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged
Engine Configuration	I4
Engine Displacement	1.8L
Engine Family	EA888 Gen 3 IHI
Engine Orientation	Longitudinal
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-18T-EA888-3-L-IS12

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 and produces 231-243 HP with 275-288 FT-LBS of torque. 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 95 RON and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

• STG 1 98 RON
• At the Crank

APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	140-177 HP	236 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	181 HP	244 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
95 RON	231 HP	275 FT-LBS	+53 HP	+57 FT-LBS
98 RON	243 HP	288 FT-LBS	+66 HP	+70 FT-LBS