APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 2 (Longitudinal)

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.

Features:

• Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
• Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
• Program Switching - Change programs and access features with your cruise control stalk
• APR Mobile - Change programs and access features with your smart device
• Valet Mode – Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output
• Anti-Theft – Password protects driving the vehicle
• Security Lockout – Password protects program switching
• Fault Code Erase – Resets ECU fault codes and adaption on the fly
• Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
• Flex Fuel - Full ethanol flex fuel support on compatible flex fuel models
• 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	2.0L
Engine Family	EA888 Gen 2
Engine Orientation	Longitudinal
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-20T-EA888-2-L

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 256-282 HP with 301-323 FT-LBS on B8 models and 270-313 HP with 329-388 on B8.5 models with flex fuel support. 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 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 RON in the Rest of the World. Flex Fuel compatible models support any blend of Ethanol or E85 in both markets.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE (B8 / B8.5)	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	179-220 PS	236-258 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	211 HP 230 HP	259 FT-LBS 271 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
91 AKI / 95 RON	256 HP 270 HP	301 FT-LBS 329 FT-LBS	+55 HP +43 HP	+53 FT-LBS +77 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	266 HP 284 HP	323 FT-LBS 338 FT-LBS	+66 HP +57 HP	+74 FT-LBS +85 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	282 HP 303 HP	360 FT-LBS 360 FT-LBS	+78 HP +77 HP	+74 FT-LBS +107 FT-LBS
E85 / Flex Fuel	N/A 313 HP	N/A 388 FT-LBS	N/A +85 HP	N/A +134 FT-LBS
STAGE 2
91 AKI / 95 RON	287 HP 297 HP	341 FT-LBS 329 FT-LBS	+97 HP +70 HP	+92 FT-LBS +77 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	291 HP 302 HP	354 FT-LBS 343 FT-LBS	+101 HP +76 HP	+105 FT-LBS +89 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	304 HP 309 HP	359 FT-LBS 377 FT-LBS	+111 HP +83 HP	+108 FT-LBS +125 FT-LBS
E85 / Flex Fuel	N/A 318 HP	N/A 405 FT-LBS	N/A +92 HP	N/A +153 FT-LBS
STAGE 3
91 AKI / 95 RON	339 HP 329 HP	321 FT-LBS 350 FT-LBS	+149 HP +113 HP	+121 FT-LBS +92 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	348 HP 344 HP	342 FT-LBS 369 FT-LBS	+158 HP +122 HP	+130 FT-LBS +108 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	363 HP 355 HP	387 FT-LBS 385 FT-LBS	+171 HP +139 HP	+145 FT-LBS +119 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	N/A 361 HP	N/A 405 FT-LBS	N/A +142 HP	N/A +148 FT-LBS
E85 / Flex Fuel	N/A 374 HP	N/A 408 FT-LBS	N/A +155 HP	N/A +154 FT-LBS

Acceleration Testing

 

STAGE	0-60 MPH	0-62 MPH	0-100 KPH	0-100 MPH	60-120 MPH	62-124 MPH	100-200 KPH	60-130 KPH	30-130 KPH
Stock	6.140	6.471	6.492	15.335	18.816	21.816	21.618	29.273	33.921
Stage 1 93 AKI	5.474	5.737	5.901	12.872	13.533	14.946	15.115	18.293	22.472
Stage 2 E85	4.396	4.646	4.663	10.950	12.570	14.045	14.104	17.482	20.854

 

APR Mobile

APR Mobile installs on smartphones, tables and other devices, and connects wirelessly to your ECU. The app can then be used to access features such as program switching, fault code reading and resetting, and high speed data logging.