APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 MGT (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	2.0L
Engine Family	EA888 Gen 3 MGT
Engine Orientation	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-MGT

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 255-272 HP with 331-341 FT-LBS of torque. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, 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 91 RON, 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	210 HP	207 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	229 HP	228 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	255 HP	280 FT-LBS	+42 HP	+57 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
87 AKI	255 HP	280 FT-LBS	+42 HP	+57 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	265 HP	293 FT-LBS	+52 HP	+69 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	272 HP	298 FT-LBS	+56 HP	+74 FT-LBS
STAGE 2
91 AKI / 95 RON	290 HP	331 FT-LBS	+78 HP	+104 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	297 HP	338 FT-LBS	+85 HP	+111 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	308 HP	341 FT-LBS	+95 HP	+117 FT-LBS

Acceleration Testing

 

2014 JETTA 5MT	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
Stock	6.885	7.223	7.244	15.868	16.093	19.287	19.426	23.370	26.915
APR Stage 1 (93 AKI)	6.754	7.030	7.049	14.014	13.204	15.462	15.554	18.541	21.649
APR Stage 1 (100 AKI)	6.342	6.645	6.662	13.433	13.809	14.998	15.808	17.806	21.162

 

Acceleration Testing