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APR Stage 1 ECU Software Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 (MQB EVO) (MK8 GOLF R / S3 8Y)

APR Stage 1 ECU Software Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 (MQB EVO) (MK8 GOLF R / S3 8Y)

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$599.95
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Fits 2022+ Audi S3, Volkswagen Golf R

OVERVIEW
We're excited to announce our Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades are now available for the Volkswagen Golf R (MK8) 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% more horsepower at the wheels, over stock! 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)
  • 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)
  • HP gains as high as 22-39% over stock at the wheels (Stage 1)
  • HP gains as high as 26-43% 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) (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)
  • Factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty (APR Plus)
  • Makes more power with more mods without a new reflash
  • Makes more torque with our TCU upgrade
  • 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
  • Optimized thermal management and additional protection
  • Optimized high-gear LSPI protection and turbocharger protection added
  • Free lifetime updates
  • Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal required)
  • 30-day money back guarantee