2.0 TSI - APR ECU Upgrade
APR is pleased to present the ultimate ECU Upgrade for the 2.0 TSI engine. After months of long nights and many hours of testing, development and more testing, we are pleased to offer you an ECU recalibration that is second to none. APR's extensive research and development provides you with a powerful ECU Upgrade with no loss of drivability or reliability. Expect huge increases in low-end torque, improved throttle response and a smoother, more powerful top end.
The APR 2.0 TSI ECU Upgrade is an expertly recalibrated engine control strategy that remaps the boost pressure, timing and air fuel ratios to provide smooth and reliable power as if intended by the OEM. APR's ECU Upgrade is developed to work within the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier specifications for engine component stress tolerances and performance specifications. APR's ECU Upgrades are available in octane specific versions to allow you to take full advantage of the fuel quality available in your area. APR's patented EMCS functionality puts the control of the engine's operation at your finger tips and allows for additional features and options to be installed to your OEM ECU.
Stage I ECU Upgrade
Not only does our Stage I ECU Upgrade give you higher peak numbers of 254 horsepower and 297lb-ft. of torque, gains of up to 61 horsepower are available at lower rpms! APR's ECU Upgrade is the best power per dollar modification for the new 2.0TSI and gives it just the extra edge these cars lack from the factory without pushing the limits. With factory like smoothness and drivability APR's ECU Upgrade will fill the void in an otherwise excellent car.
Stages, Requirements, and Recommendations
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Stage I ECU Upgrade
| Free Trial Software | Yes |
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| Calibrations | Stock, 91 Octane, 93 Octane, 100 Octane and Valet |
| Required Hardware | None to Meet Advertised Results |
| Recommended Hardware | APR/Carbonio Intake, APR 3" RSC Catback Exhaust, APR Intercooler |
Stage II ECU Upgrade
| Free Trial Software | Yes |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Incentives | Existing APR ECU Upgraded Customers may Upgrade for Free |
| Calibrations | Stock, 91 Octane, 93 Octane, 100 Octane and Valet |
| Required Hardware | APR 3" Downpipe |
| Recommended Hardware | APR/Carbonio Intake, APR 3" RSC Catback Exhaust, APR Intercooler |
Stage III ECU Upgrade
| Software Cost | Included with APR Stage III Turbo Kit, Not Sold Seperately |
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| Upgrade Insentives | Existing APR ECU Upgraded Customers get a Fully Loaded ECU |
| Calibrations | Stock, 91 Octane, 93 Octane, 100 Octane and Valet |
| Required Hardware | APR Stage III Turbo Kit, APR 3" RSC Midpipe, APR/Carbonio Intake |
| Recommended Hardware | APR 3" RSC Catback Exhaust, APR Intercooler |
Dyno Performance
NOTE Do not be fooled by claims from lesser tuners, a DSG reflash IS NOT Required to achieve the advertised power claims with an APR ECU Upgrade.
93 Octane (R+M)/2 Dyno Graphs
| Stock | 91 Octane (R+M)/2 95 Octane RON |
93 Octane (R+M)/2 98 Octane RON |
100 Octane (R+M)/2 104 Octane RON |
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| Rev Limit | 6,800 RPM | 6,800 RPM | 6,800 RPM | 6,800 RPM |
| Speed Limit | 130 MPH | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Power (HP) | 200 HP | 250 HP | 254 HP | 273 HP |
| Torque (LB-FT) | 207 TQ | 294 TQ | 297 TQ | 337 TQ |
| Year | Model | Engine | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Chain Driven 2.0TFSI | ||||
| Applies to both the 125kw and 147kw versions of the 2.0T engine | ||||
| 2008+ | Audi A3 | 2.0 TFSI* | £499 | |
| 2008+ | VW Tiguan | 2.0 TSI | £499 | |
| 2008+ | VW Scirocco | 2.0 TSI | £499 | |
| 2009+ | VW GTI MKVI | 2.0 TSI | £499 | |
| Options | Pricing |
|---|---|
| ¹Prices applicable to the European market only. | |
| ²Due to many variations between ECU's some programs/options may unavailable. | |
| For a total of 2 programs (i.e. - Stock and Chipped)² | FREE¹ |
| For a total of 3 programs² | FREE¹ |
| For a total of 4 programs² | FREE¹ |
| Options | Pricing |
|---|---|
| ¹Prices applicable to the European market only. | |
| ²Due to many variations between ECU's some programs/options may unavailable. | |
| Security Lockout² | FREE¹ |
| Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment (FCE/TBA)² | FREE¹ |
| Anti-Theft System² | FREE¹ |
EMCS
EMCS is APR's revolutionary patented Enhanced Modular Chipping System. EMCS is an industry leading technology that brings many new features to the automotive enthusiast. This technology was developed exclusively by Audi Performance & Racing, LLC and demonstrates APR's continued commitment to lead the industry with the most technologically advanced products available.
Want chipped mode? Want to be able to switch back to your stock settings? Want a race mode to run 100 octane fuel at the track? How about a valet mode that limits power? EMCS is the lone technology on the market that can give you all of these options. No changing of the chip or ECU is required. These programs are available at the touch of a button.
Other companies have attempted to imitate EMCS with clumsy external switching devices that only replace portions of a "base" calibration. EMCS is still the only Bosch Motronic Engine Management System enhancement that gives the ECU the ability to completely rewrite the entire operating map data when selecting different programming options. This allows for completely new and independent calibrations for each program selected giving you the best, most powerful and complete Stock Modes, 91, 93 and 100 octane Performance Modes and Valet Modes.
APR's EMCS features and program modes are activated via your OEM cruise control buttons for ease of use and stealth. Your cruise control will continue to function as normal, but will give you the ability to scroll through the programs you have purchased with your APR ECU Upgrade. The procedure is simple and involves only two steps.
How EMCS Works
Step 1
Press and hold the "set" button on your cruise control. After approximately five seconds, the "check engine" light on your dash will begin to blink once per second. This will tell you that you are activating program one. This blinking sequence will continue for approximately five seconds.
After this five second interval, the "check engine" light will begin blinking twice per second. This will indicate that you have activated the second program. This process is continued to access any remaining programs you may have purchased. (three blinks = program three, four blinks = program four).
Step 2
Once you have activated the desired program, simply release the "set" button. The "check engine" light will stop flashing. Turn the ignition key off for 10 seconds, turn the key back on, and you will be locked in that program until you change it again.
It's that simple.
Available Features
APR's EMCS is a truly modular system that allows for future enhancements and features to be added as they are developed without the need for additional hardware. EMCS makes the following advanced features possible:
- Program Switching Enables you to swap between two or more engine programs using the cruise control stalk. All cars have stock and standard chipped program versions available. Valet, race-gas, and other specialty programs are available for most models.
- Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment (FCE/TBA) Fault Code Erase allows you to erase and reset engine related trouble codes without having to use a specialty tool. Throttle Body Alignment allows you to manually perform throttle-body adaptation.
- Security Lockout Prevents unauthorized personnel from accessing EMCS functions. The user may select any 2 to 4 digit security code. The security code is entered using the cruise control buttons.
- Anti-Theft You can render your car immobile to thieves, even if there is an attempt to start the car with your own key! For more information about Anti-Theft, click here.
Video Demo
Installation Options
APR's ECU Upgrade is able to be installed by APR's professional dealer network. Most late model applications are available to be installed via DirectPort programming without removing your ECU or even opening the hood. DirectPort Programming is not available for all models and in these rare cases EMCS Modules are able to be soldered to the ECU.
DirectPort Programming
DirectPort Programming is another industry first brought to you by APR. DirectPort Programming is also referred to as "flashing" the ECU with the new operating software contained in APR's ECU Upgrade. No more soldering additional hardware to expensive and delicate factory electronics. DirectPort Programming facilitates ease of installation and offers new features to give you even more flexibility with your OEM ECU. DirectPort Programming is only available by bringing your car to an APR dealer
Demonstration Software
All APR ECU Upgrades installed via Directport Programming are eligible for a 6 hour free trial. This means you can experience the performance of the APR ECU Upgrade for your vehicle at no cost to you for 6 hours of driving time! To receive a free trial, please inquire with your APR Dealer of choice.
Security, Warranty and Money Back Guarantee
All APR ECU Upgrades are fully encrypted to prevent theft of our valuable and proprietary coding information by lesser companies and to provide protection to our clients by keeping the upgrade undetectable to a dealership's VAG diagnostic tool.
All APR ECU Upgrades include a limited lifetime warranty against defects in the software and to provide free updates and reflashes as they become available. Installation may be additional and is not included in the warranty.
All APR ECU Upgrades offer a 30 day money back guarantee with no questions asked. If for any reason you are unhappy with your APR ECU Upgrade you may return the upgrade to your place of purchase for a full refund provided you are within a 30 day period from your time of initial purchase. Installation is not included in the guarantee and is at the discretion of the place of install.
Testimonials
- Keith B.
I had the APR stage 1 deal installed on my 09 GTI, and all I have to say its the best mod money I have ever spent. My GTI went from a car that was a compromise (performance vs MPG) to a car I couldn't be happier with. It can now hold its own against my buddies Charger R/T and still get 30+ MPG on my normal 90 mile round trip commute.
I went with APR for three reasons:
1. Most mainstream of the tunes. In some instances being a lemming is nice. Particularly when you see a ton of people talking about their stage 1 APR tune, and nobody talking about their 'naded motor. I'm not saying that the other tunes aren't safe, I'm sure they are. Just that given the fact that I have to use this car as a daily driver means I need it to be dependable.
2. Security lockout. This is huge as I my car is very young with lots of warrantly life left. I want to make them work to discover that I'm chipped.
3. Support. The APR people on this board [GolfMKV Forums] are incredibly responsive to questions and request. If I was a chick, and not an old married man, I'd be asking Arin [APR Employee] for a date. Someone that answers any and all questions in a timely manner is hawt!
I can honestly say that I've had *0* buyers remorse dropping the $600 for this mod. As a matter of fact, it removed any buyers remorse I had with my GTI.
- Murf - If you've been debating about what to do to your car first, this is your answer. I was doubting that the gains from the flash would be that impressive. They were! It really is a different driving experience. At 3,000 RPMs, it accelerates without even trying. You're literally cruising up on 100MPH before you even have time to realize it. Driving conservatively, I was averaging nearly 34mpg! That's a significant increase over the normal 30mpg I used to see doing the same driving [ before getting APR software ]. I've been in contact with several different tuning companies and haven't gotten the same customer service from any of them compared to APR.
- Lizzie - I recently got chipped with APR's Stage 2+ test pipe files (93/100/stock/valet). I must say I am thoroughly impressed with the software. Switching through programs is a breeze, and it's a relief knowing that i don't need to purchase any additional equipment or go back to my tuning shop to do so. The 93oct [performance mode] is fantastic. My car will flash the traction control during a 3rd gear pull, something i can't say i've experienced in other stock turbo'd mkv's. Overall I could not be happier with my purchase, and recommend the software to anyone looking for a great all around product.
- Cody H. - So i took the trip out to an APR Dealer this weekend to get the APR reflash. The process is super painless and i was out of there in an hour. Once i got back into the car, and was able to get on it a little, i was pleasantly surprised at the perceived power gains. Then the next day i decided to drive out to the country to rip around a little and couldn't believe it was the same car! From the engine sound to the added power this mod is the real deal. When the car was stock it was quick but it felt like there was something holding the engine back after 4500 RPM's. Well that's gone now, and it pulls HARD throughout the rev band and the motor feels so much better. Very happy with the purchase! Thanks to the APR Dealer and APR for making my jetta SO much more fun to drive. PS- I have a '08 Jetta WB with a 2.0 TSI CBFA.
- Ian - Hey, might be kinda random, but i just got apr stage I yesterday. Just wanted to say thanks for doing such a kick *** job on developing this ****! being able to change between modes without paying extra money for a control module is the ****. GOAPR!