APR ECU Upgrade - 1.8T EA888 Gen 3 IS12 (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 IHI
Engine Orientation	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-18T-EA888-3-T-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 234-245 HP with 234-245 FT-LBS of torque on MQB platform vehicle and 244-252 HP with 287-288 on ROW PQ25 platform vehicles. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, 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 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

• STG 1 98 RON (PQ 25)
• At the Crank

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	170 HP	198 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	234 HP	273 FT-LBS	+65 HP	+78 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
87 AKI	234 HP	273 FT-LBS	+65 HP	+78 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	240 HP	285 FT-LBS	+72 HP	+90 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	245 HP	301 FT-LBS	+80 HP	+107 FT-LBS
STAGE 2
87 AKI	246 HP	275 FT-LBS	+75 HP	+80 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	246 HP	288 FT-LBS	+75 HP	+93 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	247 HP	301 FT-LBS	+80 HP	+107 FT-LBS
STAGE 3 IS20
87 AKI	274 HP	308 FT-LBS	+104 HP	+113 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	292 HP	315 FT-LBS	+123 HP	+120 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	297 HP	319 FT-LBS	+127 HP	+129 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	306 HP	326 FT-LBS	+136 HP	+138 FT-LBS
STAGE 3 IS20 (W/ DP)
87 AKI	284 HP	311 FT-LBS	+114 HP	+117 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	302 HP	325 FT-LBS	+133 HP	+131 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	312 HP	329 FT-LBS	+143 HP	+138 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	319 HP	330 FT-LBS	+149 HP	+145 FT-LBS
STAGE 3 IS38 (W/ DP)
91 AKI / 95 RON	351 HP	335 FT-LBS	+182 HP	+160 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	356 HP	337 FT-LBS	+187 HP	+166 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	357 HP	341 FT-LBS	+188 HP	+169 FT-LBS

Acceleration Testing