APR - Performance ECU Software - 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 (MQB EVO) (MK8 GTI/A3)
APR - Performance ECU Software - 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 (MQB EVO) (MK8 GTI/A3)
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SKU:ECU-20T-EA888-4-LK2
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OVERVIEW
Features:
- Multiple tunes for various octanes, stages, and hardware configurations
- Installs directly to your factory ECU through the OBDII port
- Massive gains: 328-478 HP / 391-443 FT-LBS, +63-211 WHP / +96-179 WFT-LBS, +25-111% WHP and +35-90% WTF-LBS
- Multiple octanes: 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, E60-E85 Ethanol, and RON equivalents
- Maximum focus on engine reliability: Advanced thermal protection, thermal management, turbo shaft speed, knock & LSPI protection, and more
- Optional factory term limit matching powertrain warranty with APR Plus
- No hardware required for Ethanol support
- TCU Upgrade not required for full torque files
- Standard features such as an increased RPM soft limiter, left foot braking, brake boosting, speed limiter removal, and rescaled gauges
- Auto Start/Stop defaults to your preference (on or off)
- Linear and flat torque mapping and optional torque limited files for manual transmission
- ECO mode limits output to promote fuel savings
- No hardware required, but supports bolt on modifications and our TCU Upgrade
- Stages available to support the factory Golf R / S3 Continental turbocharger
- Flash counter does not increase with each flash
- Free lifetime updates and 30 day money back guarantee
APR Calibration Report
| Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain | WHP % Gain |
WTQ % Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock As Reported by OEM (87 AKI) | 241 HP 245 PS |
273 FT-LBS | ||||
| Stock As Measured by APR (93 AKI) | 272 HP | 314 FT-LBS | ||||
| Stage 1 | ||||||
| 87 AKI / 91 RON¹ | 328 HP | 391 FT-LBS | +63 WHP | +96 WFT-LBS | 25% | 35% |
| 91 AKI / 95 RON¹ | 337 HP | 398 FT-LBS | +69 WHP | +101 WFT-LBS | 28% | 37% |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 345 HP | 404 FT-LBS | +75 WHP | +108 WFT-LBS | 32% | 39% |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 358 HP | 410 FT-LBS | +88 WHP | +114 WFT-LBS | 39% | 41% |
| 104 AKI / 108 RON | 365 HP | 416 FT-LBS | +94 WHP | +120 WFT-LBS | 42% | 43% |
| E60-E85 (Ethanol) | 375 HP | 427 FT-LBS | +105 WHP | +129 WFT-LBS | 47% | 47% |
| Stage 2 | ||||||
| 87 AKI / 91 RON¹ | 345 HP | 391 FT-LBS | +76 WHP | +96 WFT-LBS | 34% | 35% |
| 91 AKI / 95 RON¹ | 353 HP | 398 FT-LBS | +84 WHP | +101 WFT-LBS | 36% | 37% |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 358 HP | 404 FT-LBS | +88 WHP | +108 WFT-LBS | 38% | 39% |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 371 HP | 410 FT-LBS | +101 WHP | +114 WFT-LBS | 45% | 41% |
| 104 AKI / 108 RON | 377 HP | 416 FT-LBS | +107 WHP | +120 WFT-LBS | 49% | 43% |
| E60-E85 (Ethanol) | 392 HP | 428 FT-LBS | +122 WHP | +131 WFT-LBS | 57% | 50% |
| Stage 3 OEM | ||||||
| 91 AKI | 410 HP | 400 FT-LBS | +142 WHP | +119 WFT-LBS | 74% | 60% |
| 93 AKI | 419 HP | 402 FT-LBS | +153 WHP | +124 WFT-LBS | 80% | 64% |
| 100 AKI | 453 HP | 431 FT-LBS | +186 WHP | +156 WFT-LBS | 98% | 79% |
| 104 AKI | 469 HP | 439 FT-LBS | +202 WHP | +168 WFT-LBS | 106% | 86% |
| E60-E85 (Ethanol) | 478 HP | 443 FT-LBS | +211 WHP | +179 WFT-LBS | 111% | 90% |
APR Software Pricing Guide
Our performance software upgrade is available in multiple stages with optional features.
| APR Plus (USA/Canada) | |
|---|---|
| APR Plus ECU Upgrade with Limited Powertrain Warranty | $1,599.95 |
| APR Stage 1 and 2 | |
| APR Stage 1 and 2 ECU Upgrade | $599.95 |
| APR Stage 1 and 2 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus | Free |
| APR Stage 3 (OEM) | |
| APR Stage 3 (OEM) ECU Upgrade | $999.95 |
| APR Stage 3 (OEM) ECU Upgrade from APR Plus, Stage 1, or Stage 2 | $399.95 |
OEM Turbo Software (Stage 1 & 2)
The APR Stage 1 and Stage 2 ECU upgrades are designed for use on the factory turbocharger. The ECU alone with no hardware mods produces 328-375 HP and 391-427 FT-LBS with +63-105 WHP and +96-129 WFT-LBS over stock. By adding hardware such as our intake and intercooler, the tune automatically jumps to Stage 2 power levels and produces 345-392 HP and 391-428 FT-LBS with +76-122 WHP and +96-131 WFT-LBS over stock.
Torque Options:
Full output and limited torque files are available.
Transmission:
Transmission software is not required to use the full output files. On DSG/S-Tronic equipped vehicles, our TCU upgrade will maximize performance and produce faster acceleration results among other enhancements. For manual transmission vehicles, limited torque files will help alleviate stress on the factory clutch.
Fuel Grades:
This tune is available for 87, 91, 93, 100, and 104 AKI fuel grades, as well as E60-E85 Ethanol in North America and 91, 95, 98, 104, and 108 RON fuel grades, and E60-E85 Ethanol in the ROW. When selecting a fuel grade, a minimum of that fuel grade must be used. Using higher fuel grades is permissible.
Hardware Requirements:
No hardware is required for Stage 1 software. Adding the APR Intake and Intercooler will automatically results in higher Stage 2 output.
APR Plus Warranty:
APR Plus is optionally available and adds our limited powertrain warranty to this stage. It's available for 87 or 91 AKI fuel grades in the USA/Canada and requires the use of original factory or APR approved hardware only.
Upgraded Turbocharger Software (Stage 3)
The APR Stage 3 OEM ECU upgrade is designed for use with the larger OEM Continental turbocharger found on vehicles such as the MK8 Golf R and S3 (8Y)! This tune produces up to 410-478 HP and 400-443 FT-LBS with +142-211 WHP and +119-179 WFT-LBS over stock.
Torque Options:
Full output and limited torque files are available.
Transmission:
Transmission software is not required to use the full output files. On DSG/S-Tronic equipped vehicles, our TCU upgrade will maximize performance and produce faster acceleration results among other enhancements. For manual transmission vehicles, limited torque files will help alleviate stress on the factory clutch.
Fuel Grades:
This tune is available for 91, 93, 100, and 104 AKI fuel grades, as well as E60-E85 Ethanol in North America and 95, 98, 104, and 108 RON fuel grades, and E60-E85 Ethanol in the ROW. When selecting a fuel grade, a minimum of that fuel grade must be used. Using higher fuel grades is permissible.
Hardware requirements and recommendations:
- OEM Golf R/S3 Continental Turbocharger System
- APR Intake System (to achieve and sustain advertised power levels)
- APR Intercooler System (to achieve and sustain advertised power levels)
- APR TCU Upgrade or 6MT clutch upgrade (to run higher torque levels)
No modification is necessary to any exhaust components, fueling system, or sensors!
This upgraded turbo makes several changes to the GTI’s factory intake system, diverter valve, and charge pipes routing. Depending on your current setup, different parts will be necessary.
Turbocharger:
Factory Golf R/S3 Continental Turbocharger (06Q145703G)
Other Components:
Depending on the mods you choose you can run several different component to complete the conversion. The APR DV Conversion Kit (MS100262), APR Intake Back pipe (CI100053-B), and APR Turbo Inlet Adapter (CI100053-C) make the conversion more plug and play without having to source non-value add OEM components. Use this guide for a full conversion rundown depending on the mods you have chosen.