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APR - Performance ECU Software - 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 (MQB EVO) (MK8 Golf R / S3 8Y / Arteon)

APR - Performance ECU Software - 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 (MQB EVO) (MK8 Golf R / S3 8Y / Arteon)

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ECU-20T-EA888-4-LK3

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OVERVIEW

We're excited to announce our Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades are now available for the Volkswagen Golf R (MK8), Arteon, and Audi S3 (8Y) 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 engine with the Continental Simos 19 ECU! Expect massive gains with up to 398-455 HP with 385-436 FT-LBS of torque on tap, depending on octane and mods! This represents up to 43-51% more horsepower at the wheels, over stock! Dramatically more power is offered with our turbocharger system upgrade! Additionally APR Plus is available which adds a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty and is offered on our 91 AKI ECU upgrades!

Features:

  • Delivers up to 398-442 HP with 385-430 FT-LBS (Stage 1)
  • Delivers up to 410-455 HP with 389-436 FT-LBS (Stage 2)
  • Delivers up to 478-543 HP with 409-435 FT-LBS (Stage 3)
  • Max gains of +64-112 HP and +76-118 FT-LBS at the wheels (Stage 1)
  • Max gains of +74-123 HP and +80-125 FT-LBS at the wheels (Stage 2)
  • Max gains of +127-193 HP and +96-145 FT-LBS at the wheels (Stage 3)
  • HP gains as high as 22-44% over stock at the wheels (Stage 1)
  • HP gains as high as 26-51% over stock at the wheels (Stage 2)
  • Torque gains as high as 26-41% over stock at the wheels (Stage 1)
  • Torque gains as high as 28-44% over stock at the wheels (Stage 2)
  • Supports 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, and E60-E85 fuel grades (Stage 1, 2, and 3) (NAR)
  • Supports 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 RON, 108 RON, and E60-E85 fuel grades (Stage 1 & 2) (ROW)
  • Supports 91 AKI fuel grade (APR Plus) (NAR)
  • Ethanol support with no additional hardware required (Stage 1, 2 & 3)
  • Factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty (APR Plus)
  • Makes more power with more mods without a new reflash
  • TCU Upgrade not required for full torque files
  • Optional TCU specific file with further acceleration enhancements
  • Standing RPM soft limiter increased
  • Left-foot braking / brake boosting added
  • Speed limiter removed
  • Auto Start/Stop defaults to your last picked option
  • Properly rescaled performance gauges
  • Properly rescaled boost gauge
  • Linear throttle mapping
  • Flat torque mapping
  • Optional torque limited mapping available for manual transmissions
  • ECO mode limits output to further promote fuel savings
  • No additional hardware or software required
  • Supports standard bolt on modifications and TCU upgrades
  • Larger turbocharger Stage 3 software available
  • Optimized thermal management and additional protection
  • Optimized high-gear LSPI protection and turbocharger protection added
  • Flash counter does not increase with each flash
  • Free lifetime updates
  • Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal required)
  • 30 day money back guarantee

 

APR Calibration Report

Stage HP TQ Max Gain Max Gain WHP % Gain
 WTQ % Gain
Stock As Reported by OEM (91 AKI) 300-315 HP   295 FT-LBS  

Stock As Measured by APR (93 AKI)  336-349 HP 322 FT-LBS

Stage 1

91 AKI / 95 RON¹ 398 HP 385 FT-LBS +64-66 HP +76 FT-LBS 22-27% 26%
93 AKI / 98 RON 405 HP 398 FT-LBS +74 HP +87 FT-LBS 26-30% 30%
100 AKI / 104 RON 425 HP 417 FT-LBS +92-93 HP +104 FT-LBS 32-39% 36%
104 AKI / 108 RON 436 HP 425 FT-LBS +100-104 HP +112 FT-LBS 35-43% 39%
E60-E85 Ethanol 442 HP 430 FT-LBS +112 HP +118 FT-LBS 39-44% 41%
Stage 2

91 AKI / 95 RON¹ 410 HP 389 FT-LBS +74-75 HP +80 FT-LBS 26-31% 28%
93 AKI / 98 RON 416 HP 407 FT-LBS +86 HP +97 FT-LBS 30-33% 34%
100 AKI / 104 RON 435 HP 419 FT-LBS +98-103 HP +108 FT-LBS 35-43% 38%
104 AKI / 108 RON 445 HP 431 FT-LBS +113 HP +118 FT-LBS 40-47% 41%
E60-E85 Ethanol 455 HP 436 FT-LBS +123 HP +125 FT-LBS 43-51% 44%
Stage 3

91 AKI / 95 RON 478 HP 409 FT-LBS +127 HP +96 FT-LBS

93 AKI / 98 RON 482 HP 416 FT-LBS +132 HP +104 FT-LBS

100 AKI / 104 RON 531 HP 425 FT-LBS +180 HP +135 FT-LBS

104 AKI / 108 RON 543 HP 435 FT-LBS +193 HP +145 FT-LBS

E60-E85 Ethanol 506 HP 431 FT-LBS +156 HP +125 FT-LBS

 

 

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 a Limited Powertrain Warranty $1,599.95
APR Stage 1 and Stage 2
APR Stage 1 and Stage 2 ECU Upgrade $599.95
APR Stage 1 and Stage 2 from APR Plus Free
APR Stage 3
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade $999.95
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade with an APR Turbo Kit $599.95
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade from Lower Stage $399.95
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade from Lower Stage with an APR Turbo Kit Free

 

 

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 398-442 HP and 385-430 FT-LBS with +64-112 WHP and +76-118 WFT-LBS over stock. By adding hardware such as our intake and intercooler, the tune automatically jumps to Stage 2 power levels and produces 410-455 HP and 389-436 FT-LBS with +74-123 WHP and +80-125 WFT-LBS over stock.


Torque Options:

Full output and limited torque files are available. Additionally TCU Upgrade specific 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 when combined with the TCU specific file. 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:

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 a minimum of 91 AKI fuel in the USA/Canada and requires the use of original factory or APR approved hardware only.

 

The APR Stage 3 ECU upgrades are designed for use on the Garrett Powermax GT2563S turbocharger. Using our intake and intercooler with his turbo system we saw 478-543 HP and 409-435 FT-LBS with +127-193 AWHP and +96-145 AWFT-LBS over stock.


Torque Options:

Full output and limited torque files are available. Additionally TCU Upgrade specific 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 when combined with the TCU specific file. 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.