Features:
- Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
- Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
- Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
- Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
- Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
- Flat Torque - Optional torque limited version for a flatter torque profile
- 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
- Auto Start/Stop Inversion - Auto Start/Stop defaults to the off position
- Exhaust Crackle - Multiple exhaust crackle profiles including factory, mild, and aggressive all with mode switching and component protection
- 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 | NAR |
| Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
| Part Number |
ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-IS38-8SPD |
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 PLUS & STAGE 1 DETAILS
The APR Plus ECU Upgrade includes a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty, and is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 359 HP with 349 FT-LBS of torque. 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 Plus is available for 91 AKI and is only available in the USA.
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 359-382 HP with 349-392 FT-LBS of torque. 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. This stage has an optional low and high torque modes. This stage also has optional FWD and AWD files depending on setup. The FWD files will limit wheel spin in first gear. 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 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 102 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.
APR CALIBRATION REPORT
| STAGE | HP | TQ | MAX GAIN | MAX GAIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock As Reported by VAG | 268 HP | 258 FT-LBS | ||
| Stock As Measured by APR | 276 HP | 265 FT-LBS | ||
| APR PLUS | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 359 HP | 349 FT-LBS | +85 HP | +95 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 1 (LOW) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 359 HP | 349 FT-LBS | +85 HP | +95 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 371 HP | 363 FT-LBS | +97 HP | +110 FT-LBS |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 382 HP | 366 FT-LBS | +108 HP | +111 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 1 (HIGH) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 359 HP | 366 FT-LBS | +86 HP | +115 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 369 HP | 383 FT-LBS | +103 HP | +124 FT-LBS |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 378 HP | 392 FT-LBS | +113 HP | +136 FT-LBS |
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APR STAGE 2 (LOW) DISCONTINUED |
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| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 373 HP | 367 FT-LBS | +109 HP | +129 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 381 HP | 367 FT-LBS | +112 HP | +132 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 2 (MEDIUM) DISCONTINUED | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 369 HP | 385 FT-LBS | +109 HP | +129 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 379 HP | 387 FT-LBS | +112 HP | +132 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 2 (HIGH) DISCONTINUED | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 377 HP | 403 FT-LBS | +122 HP | +149 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 380 HP | 409 FT-LBS | +127 HP | +152 FT-LBS |
APR PLUS
APR Plus ECU Upgrade $999.95
APR STAGE 1
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade $499.95
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus FREE
APR STAGE 2
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade DISCONTINUED
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus or Stage 1 DISCONTINUED
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
