APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS20 (Transverse) (PQ35)

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
• Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
• Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
• 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
• 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	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-IS20-PQ35

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 290-302 HP with 312-323 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. 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 91 RON and 95 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	231 PS	273 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	321 HP	273 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 1
95 RON	290 HP	312 FT-LBS	+62 HP	+57 FT-LBS
98 RON	302 HP	323 FT-LBS	+74 HP	+67 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 2
95 RON	317 HP	334 FT-LBS	+90 HP	+87 FT-LBS
98 RON	331 HP	351 FT-LBS	+103 HP	+104 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 3 IS38
95 RON	348 HP	348 FT-LBS	+121 HP	+114 FT-LBS
98 RON	362 HP	362 FT-LBS	+135 HP	+126 FT-LBS