APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS20 (Transverse) (MQB)

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
• Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
• Flat Torque - Optional torque limited version for a flatter torque profile
• Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
• Linear Throttle - Pedal maps adjusted for a more linear feel
• 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
• Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
• Motorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you’ll get full power right up to the hard, "bap bap bap" redline fuel cut
• Auto Start/Stop Inversion - Auto Start/Stop defaults to the off position
• Exhaust Crackle - Multiple exhaust crackle profiles including factory, mild, and aggressive all with mode switching and component protection
• 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 3 IHI
Engine Orientation	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-IS20

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 290-337 HP with 320-375 FT-LBS of torque on most models. 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. This stage has an optional low and high torque modes to maximize clutch and transmission compatibility. This stage also has optional FWD and AWD files depending on setup. The FWD files will limit wheel spin in first gear. APR recommends NGK heat range 9 (NGK-R7437-9) spark plugs gapped to 0.024" ±0.002" or 0.6mm ±0.05mm with a change interval of 10-15,000 mi or 16-24,000 km.

APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 91 RON, 95 RON, 98 RON, 102 RON, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE (210/220/230)	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	210 PS 220 PS 230 PS	258 FT-LBS 258 FT-LBS 258 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	236 HP 247 HP 264 HP	274 FT-LBS 277 FT-LBS 279 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	290 HP	320 FT-LBS	+60 HP +48 HP +34 HP	+51 FT-LBS +48 FT-LBS +50 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 1 (LOW TORQUE)
87 AKI	290 HP	320 FT-LBS	+60 HP +48 HP +34 HP	+51 FT-LBS +48 FT-LBS +50 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	323 HP	326 FT-LBS	+96 HP +83 HP +60 HP	+80 FT-LBS +69 FT-LBS +53 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	327 HP	326 FT-LBS	+98 HP +85 HP +64 HP	+83 FT-LBS +73 FT-LBS +59 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	337 HP	327 FT-LBS	+115 HP +101 HP +76 HP	+91 FT-LBS +81 FT-LBS +66 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 1 (HIGH TORQUE)
91 AKI / 95 RON	313 HP	340 FT-LBS	+82 HP +70 HP +50 HP	+71 FT-LBS +69 FT-LBS +71 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	321 HP	351 FT-LBS	+93 HP +80 HP +57 HP	+79 FT-LBS +79 FT-LBS +82 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	337 HP	375 FT-LBS	+115 HP +101 HP +76 HP	+103 FT-LBS +103 FT-LBS +105 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 2 (LOW TORQUE)
91 AKI / 95 RON	334 HP	338 FT-LBS	+110 HP +92 HP +71 HP	+93 FT-LBS +96 FT-LBS +91 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	337 HP	339 FT-LBS	+110 HP +96 HP +76 HP	+100 FT-LBS +98 FT-LBS +103 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	350 HP	339 FT-LBS	+117 HP +105 HP +91 HP	+120 FT-LBS +120 FT-LBS +121 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 2 (HIGH TORQUE)
91 AKI / 95 RON	333 HP	364 FT-LBS	+110 HP +96 HP +71 HP	+93 FT-LBS +92 FT-LBS +91 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	337 HP	371 FT-LBS	+110 HP +96 HP +76 HP	+100 FT-LBS +98 FT-LBS +103 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	351 HP	392 FT-LBS	+117 HP +105 HP +91 HP	+120 FT-LBS +120 FT-LBS +121 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 3 IS38 (LOW TORQUE)
91 AKI / 95 RON	395 HP	334 FT-LBS	+172 HP +158 HP +134 HP	+138 FT-LBS +128 FT-LBS +109 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	395 HP	334 FT-LBS	+172 HP +159 HP +134 HP	+139 FT-LBS +128 FT-LBS +110 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	396 HP	340 FT-LBS	+172 HP +159 HP +135 HP	+140 FT-LBS +130 FT-LBS +111 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 3 IS38 (HIGH TORQUE)
91 AKI / 95 RON	395 HP	376 FT-LBS	+170 HP +157 HP +133 HP	+140 FT-LBS +129 FT-LBS +112 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	396 HP	385 FT-LBS	+170 HP +157 HP +134 HP	+142 FT-LBS +131 FT-LBS +114 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	397 HP	403 FT-LBS	+170 HP +157 HP +127 HP	+149 FT-LBS +138 FT-LBS +135 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 3+ EFR7163
91 AKI / 95 RON	470 HP	425 FT-LBS	+245 HP N/A N/A	+205 FT-LBS N/A N/A
93 AKI / 98 RON	482 HP	435 FT-LBS	+256 HP N/A N/A	+214 FT-LBS N/A N/A
100 AKI / 104 RON	508 HP	451 FT-LBS	+283 HP N/A N/A	+236 FT-LBS N/A N/A
104 AKI / 108 RON	536 HP	475 FT-LBS	+311 HP N/A N/A	+260 FT-LBS N/A N/A

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 MPH	30-130 MPH	1/4M ET	1/4M MPH
Stock	6.932	7.242	7.266	14.983	15.872	18.968	LIMITED	LIMITED	LIMITED	14.283	97.10
Stage 1 93 AKI	5.656	5.868	5.883	11.385	10.094	11.066	11.124	13.343	16.181	13.189	110.40

APR Exhaust Crackle

Enhance your exhaust note just like Audi’s latest RS models! The APR Exhaust Crackle, lovingly called "pops and bangs" by many, adds a distinct crackle to the exhaust note upon lifting off the throttle, gear changes on a manual, decelerating, or while free revving at a stand standstill. This optional feature is available at no cost, at the time of flashing, for most compatible ECUs at stage 2 and higher stages. For convenience, the feature is only enabled when the vehicle is placed into sport/race mode. Lastly, for safety, this feature has built in hardware protection limits, and will only function when it’s considered safe to do so. We offer this in both a "soft" and "aggressive" mode as illustrated below with our 2019 Golf R featuring a full APR Valved Catback Exhaust System.