Features:
- Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
- Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
- Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
- Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
- Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
- Linear Throttle - Pedal maps adjusted for a more linear feel
- Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
- Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
- Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
- Motorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you’ll get full power right up to the hard, “bap bap bap” redline fuel cut
- Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
- Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
- Free Updates - Get free updates for life
- Guarantee - 30 day money back guarantee
| Brand | APR |
|---|---|
| Emission Code | 1 |
| Engine Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Engine Configuration | I4 |
| Engine Displacement | 2.0L |
| Engine Family | EA888 Gen 3 IHI |
| Engine Orientation | Transverse |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Market | ROW |
| Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
| Part Number | ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-IS20-PQ35 |
This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, in all 50 states, when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number.
The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles:
- 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle
APR ECU UPGRADE STAGES
APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in multiple octanes levels. Each stage is fully compatible with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, or other minor bolt on modifications.
- APR STAGE 1
- APR STAGE 2
- APR STAGE 3 IS38
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 290-302 HP with 312-323 FT-LBS of torque on most models. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU. APR recommends NGK heat range 9 (NGK-R7437-9) spark plugs gapped to 0.024" ±0.002" or 0.6mm ±0.05mm with a change interval of 10-15,000 mi or 16-24,000 km.
APR Stage 1 is available for 91 RON and 95 RON in the Rest of the World.
APR CALIBRATION REPORT
| STAGE | HP | TQ | MAX GAIN | MAX GAIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock As Reported by VAG | 231 PS | 273 FT-LBS | ||
| Stock As Measured by APR | 321 HP | 273 FT-LBS | ||
| APR STAGE 1 | ||||
| 95 RON | 290 HP | 312 FT-LBS | +62 HP | +57 FT-LBS |
| 98 RON | 302 HP | 323 FT-LBS | +74 HP | +67 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 2 | ||||
| 95 RON | 317 HP | 334 FT-LBS | +90 HP | +87 FT-LBS |
| 98 RON | 331 HP | 351 FT-LBS | +103 HP | +104 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 3 IS38 | ||||
| 95 RON | 348 HP | 348 FT-LBS | +121 HP | +114 FT-LBS |
| 98 RON | 362 HP | 362 FT-LBS | +135 HP | +126 FT-LBS |
Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.
APR SOFTWARE PRICING GUIDE
Our performance software upgrade is available in multiple stages with optional features.
| APR STAGE 1 | |
|---|---|
| APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | $499.95 |
| APR STAGE 2 | |
| APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade | DISCONTINUED |
| APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from or Stage 1 | DISCONTINUED |
| APR STAGE 3 | |
| APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade | $749.95 |
| APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade from Stage 1, or Stage 2 | $249.95 |
PURCHASING, GUARANTEE, AND UPDATES
How to Purchase - APR Software Upgrades are only available through Authorized APR Dealers. The dealer will connect to your vehicle, and install the update.¹
Money-Back Guarantee - Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, return to an APR Dealer to have it removed and refunded.²
Free Updates - If we make an update, add a standard feature, or if the manufacturer issues an update, you are entitled to a free update.³
