APR ECU Upgrade - 1.8T EA888 Gen 3 MGT (Transverse)

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:

• 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 MGT
Engine Orientation	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-18T-EA888-3-T-MGT

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 223-242 HP with 267-293 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 87 AKI, 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 91 RON, 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	170 HP	184 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	191 HP	203 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	223 HP	267 FT-LBS	+47 HP	+73 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
87 AKI	223 HP	267 FT-LBS	+47 HP	+73 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	238 HP	283 FT-LBS	+60 HP	+89 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	242 HP	293 FT-LBS	+68 HP	+99 FT-LBS
STAGE 2
91 AKI / 95 RON	244 HP	303 FT-LBS	+70 HP	+109 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	250 HP	315 FT-LBS	+78 HP	+121 FT-LBS

Acceleration Testing

 

2014 JETTA 5MT	0-60 MPH	0-62 MPH	0-100 KPH	0-100 MPH	60-120 MPH	62-124 MPH	100-200 KPH	60-130 MPH	30-130 MPH
Stock	7.445	7.983	8.011	18.575	24.001	27.314	28.130
APR Stage 1 (93 AKI)	6.789	7.280	7.311	14.942	16.507	18.180	18.294	22.158	25.554
Seconds Faster	0.657	0.702	0.700	3.633	7.494	9.134	9.845
Percent Faster	8.82%	8.80%	8.74%	19.56%	31.22%	33.44%	34.99%

Acceleration Testing

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