APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS38 (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-IS38

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 357-381 HP with 349-392 FT-LBS of torque. 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. 6 Speed DSG / S tronic require APR's TCU Upgrade to run the high torque software. 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 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 102 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	265-310 PS	280 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	294 HP	296 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
91 AKI / 95 RON	357 HP	349 FT-LBS	+66 HP	+68 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 1 (LOW)
91 AKI / 95 RON	357 HP	349 FT-LBS	+66 HP	+68 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	360 HP	363 FT-LBS	+80 HP	+83 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	381 HP	366 FT-LBS	+90 HP	+84 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 1 (HIGH)
91 AKI / 95 RON	357 HP	366 FT-LBS	+67 HP	+87 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	370 HP	383 FT-LBS	+82 HP	+97 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	381 HP	392 FT-LBS	+92 HP	+109 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 2 (LOW)
91 AKI / 95 RON	372 HP	367 FT-LBS	+86 HP	+82 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	378 HP	367 FT-LBS	+92 HP	+84 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 2 (MEDIUM)
91 AKI / 95 RON	372 HP	385 FT-LBS	+86 HP	+102 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	379 HP	387 FT-LBS	+92 HP	+105 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 2 (HIGH)
91 AKI / 95 RON	377 HP	403 FT-LBS	+96 HP	+122 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	387 HP	409 FT-LBS	+104 HP	+125 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 3+
91 AKI / 95 RON	470 HP	425 FT-LBS	+191 HP	+152 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	482 HP	435 FT-LBS	+203 HP	+162 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	508 HP	451 FT-LBS	+230 HP	+182 FT-LBS
104 AKI / 108 RON	536 HP	475 FT-LBS	+258 HP	+206 FT-LBS

Acceleration Testing

 

STAGE	0-60 MPH (1-FT)	0-100 KPH (1-FT)	0-60 MPH	0-100 KPH	0-100 MPH (1-FT)	0-100 MPH	100-200 KPH	60-130 MPH	30-130 MPH	0-140 MPH (1-FT)	0-140 MPH	1/8M ET	1/8M MPH	1/4M ET	1/4M MPH
Stock	4.247	4.509	4.641	4.852	11.159	11.502	15.020	18.428	21.190	29.834	30.228	8.218	85.275	12.81	105.75
Stage 1 93 AKI	3.490	3.690	3.869	4.070	8.782	9.186	10.883	13.001	15.258	20.694	21.073	7.654	91.784	12.07	111.74
Stage 2 93 AKI														11.79	114.41

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.