APR ECU Upgrade - 3.6L EA390 VR6 (Med9)

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
• Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
• Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
• Rev Hang - Recalibrated engine braking assist to remove overrun hang
• Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
• 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
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Engine Configuration	VR6
Engine Displacement	3.6L
Engine Family	EA390 GDI
Engine Orientation	Longitudinal
	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-36L-EA390-MED9

 

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 296-303 HP with 279-285 FT-LBS of torque with +8-17 HP and +19-42 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 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 RON in the ROW.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	280 HP	258 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	290 HP	275 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
91 AKI / 95 RON	296 HP	279 FT-LBS	+8 HP	+19 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	301 HP	283 FT-LBS	+12 HP	+23 FT-LBS
100 AKI / 104 RON	303 HP	285 FT-LBS	+17 HP	+42 FT-LBS

 

Acceleration Testing

STAGE	0-60 MPH	0-100 MPH	62-124 MPH	60-130 MPH
Stock	6.1S	14.0S	16.7S	LIMITED
APR Stage 1 (93 AKI)	6.0S	13.6S	15.6S	19.9S