APR ECU Upgrade - 1.8T EA888 Gen 3 IS12 (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
• Flash Counter - Flash counter does not increase with each flash
• 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

Available Stages

APR Stage 1

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to: - 234-245 HP and 234-245 FT-LBS of torque (MQB Platform) - 244-252 HP and 287-288 FT-LBS of torque (PQ35 Platform) APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World. ### APR Plus APR Plus is our APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade with our limited powertrain warranty and it’s the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 234 HP an

APR Stage 2

The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to: - 246-247 HP and 3275-301 FT-LBS of torque (MQB Platform) - 260-262 HP and 314-316 FT-LBS of torque (PQ35 Platform) APR Stage 2 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

APR Stage 3 IS20

The APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to: - 274-306 HP and 308-326 FT-LBS of torque (MQB Platform). - 308-326 HP and 311-330 FT-LBS of torque (PQ35 Platform). - 302-318 HP and 325-330 FT-LBS of torque (MQB Platform). Use this tune with the IS20 turbocharger. The APR Stage 3 FBO ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to: - 302-318 HP and 325-330 FT-LBS of torque (MQB Platform). Use this tune with the IS20 turbochar

APR Stage 3 IS38

The APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 351-357 HP and 335-341 FT-LBS of torque. Use this tune with the IS38 turbocharger. APR Stage 3 IS38 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America. This stage is only available on MQB platform vehicles in North America.