Description
APR High Output 2.0 TSI/TFSI Gen3 ECU Upgrade for the MQB Platform
+66-104 Horsepower
+68-125 FT-LBS of Torque
Faster and More Exciting
Money Back Guarantee
APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 engine!
APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best value-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 2.0T engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possibly 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 software loads to the factory ECU through the OBD-II port, resulting in a clean and headache-free install.
APR ECU Upgrade Stages
APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in multiple stages and torque levels, supporting various octanes both with or without any hardware or transmission modifications. Specific software is available for use with a high flow downpipe exhaust system, while all stages are fully compatible with an upgraded intake, intercooler, catback exhaust, or other minor bolt on modifications. Finally, each stage is offered with special “Low Torque” software, designed to limit peak torque for use with an unmodified factory manual clutch, or DSG transmission
APR Stage I ECU Upgrade
The APR Stage I 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. Gains as high as 66-93 HP and 68-109 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band, making the vehicle exceptionally quicker in all scenarios.
The upgrade is offered in both high and low torque versions, and is available for various fuel grades. The high torque upgrade may require an upgraded clutch, or APR’s TCU Upgrade to avoid clutch slip, so low torque software is available, offering an impressive 349-366 FT-LBS of torque.
To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, catback exhaust and other small modifications without requiring any new modification to the ECU. To run an upgraded high flow downpipe exhaust system, APR’s Stage II ECU Upgrade is required. For best results, APR recommends Denso IKH24 spark plugs with a .024” +/- .002” gap.
Dyno Testing
Select A Graph
Select Graph Type
APR Stage 1 (Low Torque) – 95 RON
APR Stage 1 (Low Torque) – 98 RON
APR Stage 1 (Low Torque) – 104 RON
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APR Stage 1 (High Torque) – 95 RON
APR Stage 1 (High Torque) – 98 RON
APR Stage 1 (High Torque) – 104 RON
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APR Stage 2 (Low Torque) w/ Intake & Downpipe – 95 RON
APR Stage 2 (Low Torque) w/ Intake & Downpipe – 98 RON
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APR Stage 2 (Medium Torque) w/ Intake & Downpipe – 95 RON
APR Stage 2 (Medium Torque) w/ Intake & Downpipe – 98 RON
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APR Stage 2 (High Torque) w/ Intake, Downpipe & Intercooler – 95 RON
APR Stage 2 (High Torque) w/ Intake, Downpipe & Intercooler – 98 RON
Power & Torque at the Crank
Power & Torque at the Wheels
Power & Torque Gain Over Stock
APR Calibration Report
Stage
Fuel grade
Max HP
Max TQ
Max HP Gain Over Stock
Max TQ Gain Over Stock
– APR recommends and tuned with Sunoco GT 260 for 100 AKI mode and Sunoco GT 260 Plus for 104 AKI mode. Never use lower octane than specified by the mode.
– Max increases are based on APR’s actual measured stock values and not those reported by VAG. | RON = ROW Fuel Grades | AKI = North American (RON+MON)/2 Fuel Grades.
– Reported wheel figures measured on APR’s in house Dynapack Dynamometer with a US Spec 2016 MK7 Golf R DSG, using SAEJ1349 correction and an average of multiple runs. Crank figures are estimated based on the measured wheel figures. Results may vary depending upon environmental conditions, vehicle, transmission, vehicle health, operating conditions, temperatures, fuel grade, dyno type, dyno setup, other variables and other modifications.
Stock As Reported by VW
95 RON
265-310 HP
280 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR
98 RON
294 HP
296 FT-LBS
APR Stage I – (Low Torque)
95 RON
357 HP
349 FT-LBS
+66 HP @ 5,600 RPM
+68 FT-LBS @ 3,850 RPM
APR Stage I – (Low Torque)
98 RON
360 HP
363 FT-LBS
+80 HP @ 5,600 RPM
+83 FT-LBS @ 3,750 RPM
APR Stage I – (Low Torque)
104 RON
381 HP
366 FT-LBS
+90 HP @ 5,650 RPM
+84 FT-LBS @ 5,500 RPM
APR Stage I – (High Torque)
95 RON
357 HP
366 FT-LBS
+67 HP @ 5,450 RPM
+87 FT-LBS @ 3,700 RPM
APR Stage I – (High Torque)
98 RON
370 HP
383 FT-LBS
+82 HP @ 5,350 RPM
+97 FT-LBS @ 3,750 RPM
APR Stage I – (High Torque)
104 RON
381 HP
392 FT-LBS
+92 HP @ 5,300 RPM
+109 FT-LBS @ 3,850 RPM
APR Stage II – (Low Torque)
95 RON
372 HP
367 FT-LBS
+86 HP @ 6,600 RPM
+82 FT-LBS @ 3,850 RPM
APR Stage II – (Low Torque)
98 RON
378 HP
367 FT-LBS
+92 HP @ 6,600 RPM
+84 FT-LBS @ 3,750 RPM
APR Stage II – (Medium Torque)
95 RON
372 HP
385 FT-LBS
+86 HP @ 6,600 RPM
+102 FT-LBS @ 3,900 RPM
APR Stage II – (Medium Torque)
98 RON
379 HP
387 FT-LBS
+92 HP @ 6,600 RPM
+105 FT-LBS @ 3,850 RPM
APR Stage II – (High Torque)
95 RON
377 HP
403 FT-LBS
+96 HP @ 5,050 RPM
+122 FT-LBS @ 3,750 RPM
APR Stage II – (High Torque)
98 RON
387 HP
409 FT-LBS
+104 HP @ 6,600 RPM
+125 FT-LBS @ 3,800 RPM
Race Fuel Information: Higher octane fuel typically allows APR’s engineers to create more power and torque by achieving greater ignition advance. However, on this application, APR’s engineers were able to achieve MBT, or minimum spark timing for best torque, on 98 RON fuel at Stage II power levels. MBT is essentially the point where greater ignition advance no longer results in more power and torque.
Acceleration Testing
Acceleration Video
Drag Strip Video
Acceleration Testing
Acceleration Videos
APR Stage 1 vs Stock
APR ECU Upgrade Included Features
World Class Calibration Expertise
Acceleration Enhancements
Speed Limiter
Left Foot Braking
Motorsport Rev Limiter
Fuel Economy
APR World Class Calibration Expertise
Tuning 101:
The 2.0T engine uses a Continental Simos 12 and 18 ECU for engine management. Basically, it’s a computer that tells the engine how to operate. Tuning software, like the APR ECU Upgrade, tells the engine how to make more power. It does this by running more boost pressure, optimizing the cam shaft positions, valve lift actuation, adjusting the air/fuel ratio, advancing ignition timing, and more.
A Better Engine Management System:
The 2.0T’s ECU is incredible. Without the driver knowing otherwise, the ECU makes intelligent adjustments to the engine’s operations to keep it running smoothly. Unlike ECUs found in many other makes and models, when properly tuned, the ECU eliminates the need for custom tuning to maximize output, even when weather conditions change dramatically.
How APR Differs from the Competition:
The ECU is powerful, but extremely difficult to master. Without mastery, the ECU must be simplified, removing what makes it so desirable. The result is an incomplete product that often requires end user adjustment to maximize output in limited scenarios. On the contrary, APR’s Engineers spent years mastering the ECU to unlock its full potential. With complete access to the thousands of maps, tables and variables within, as well as a high-level understanding of how it works, APR’s Engineers were able to take advantage of everything the ECU has to offer. Power is maximized in nearly all scenarios, eliminating the need for end user adjustments. High performance operational modes are enabled and calibrated to deliver smooth daily driving, with a snappy and responsive throttle during moments of spirited driving. Mastery of the boost control system makes for an impressively predictable driving experience as the turbo spools quickly, delivering instant power, while torque-by-gear helps with traction control and protects the engine from being lugged out in tall gears. Lastly advanced high-output protection routines are enabled, allowing the ECU to make constant adjustments to airflow and fuel to cool and protect the engine, all without the driver knowing otherwise.
The APR Difference
APR ECU Explorer
APR ECU Composer
APR ECU Assembly
APR Direct Port Programming
APR ECU Explorer
APR’s proprietary ECU Explorer gives APR’s Calibration Engineers unparalleled access to the vehicle’s entire engine management system. Typical commercially available data logging tools, used by most tuners, only allow logging up to 12 engine-operating variables at extremely low data rates. These tools are also limited to a small, specific list of variables. APR’s ECU Explorer is capable of logging every variable found within the ECU with far more variables logged at once, at very high data rates.
Application Guide
Vehicle
Engine
Transmission
Audi TTS (MKIII / Typ 8S)
2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3
All
Audi S3 (MKIII / Typ 8V)
2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3
All
Seat Leon Cupra (MKIII / Typ 5F)
2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3
All
Volkswagen Golf R (MK7 / A7 / Typ 5G)
2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3
All
Pricing
Stage
Minimum Requirements
Price Exc. VAT
Price Inc. VAT
IMPORTANT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY DETAILS:
– Availability and ECU Compatibility: Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.
– ECU Revision Notice: Multiple ECU revisions exist for each platform. APR software may be temporarily unavailable when factory updates are applied. An APR dealer can check availability in person, or over the phone if the ECU boxcode/revision is known.
– Stage II Pricing: Customers who have purchased an APR ECU Upgrade before February 16th, 2015 are exempt from upgrade fees.
APR Stage I ECU Upgrade
None
£628.00
£753.60
– Upgrade from APR Stage I to APR Stage II
High Flow Exhaust Downpipe
£100.00
£120.00
– Upgrade from APR Stage I to APR Stage II (after purchasing an APR Downpipe)
APR Exhaust Downpipe
No Additional Charge
Turbocharger Loyalty Program
We’re pleased to announce the turbocharger upgrade path just got a little easier for our loyal APR customers. If you’ve purchased an APR ECU Upgrade and want to upgrade to one of our turbocharger systems, you can take advantage of fantastic savings! It’s our way of saying “thank you” for enjoying our ECU Upgrades before stepping up to the big leagues! To see the savings, head on over to our product pages and take a look at the new pricing tiers.
How to Purchase
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Limited Lifetime Warranty
How to Purchase
Please use the APR Dealer Locater Tool to locate an APR Dealer, confirm availability and schedule an appointment.
Please note vehicle manufacturers issue many ECU part numbers and revisions throughout their vehicle lineup. As such, some ECUs may be temporarily unavailable as new parts and/or revisions are released. If the vehicle’s ECU part number and revision is known, availability can be checked at any APR Dealer.
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