APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS38 OPF (Transverse)

Overview

APR's ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to improve engine performance. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR's optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine's capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The ECU Upgrades are available with various features and supported octane levels and each stage is compatible with most typical bolt-on modifications. The software is installed to the vehicle's factory ECU through the OBD-II port, resulting in a clean and headache-free install.

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
• 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
• 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

Specs

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-IS38-OPF

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

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 311-333 HP with 349-376 FT-LBS of torque depending on model. 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 95 RON, 98 RON, 102 RON, and 102 RON in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

• STG 1 98 RON (FWD)
• At the Crank

APR Calibration Report

STAGE (FWD/AWD)	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	290 PS 300 PS
Stock As Measured by APR	280 HP 299 HP	276 FT-LBS 294 FT-LBS
APR STAGE 1
95 RON	311 HP 322 HP	349 FT-LBS 366 FT-LBS	+51 HP +52 HP	+75 FT-LBS +76 FT-LBS
98 RON	316 HP 327 HP	354 FT-LBS 371 FT-LBS	+55 HP +56 HP	+80 FT-LBS +81 FT-LBS
102 RON	321 HP 333 HP	359 FT-LBS 376 FT-LBS	+59 HP +59 HP	+85 FT-LBS +86 FT-LBS