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APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 1 (Transverse)
2.0T Engine Tune for the Audi A3 08-13, A3 Quattro 09-13, Q3 15-18, Q3 Quattro 15-18, TT 09, TT Quattro 09-10; Volkswagen Beetle 12-13, CC 09-17, Eos 09-16, GTI 08-14, Jetta 08-13, Passat 08-10, Tiguan 09-17, Tiguan Limited 17-18
APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 1 (Transverse)
2.0T Engine Tune for the Audi A3 08-13, A3 Quattro 09-13, Q3 15-18, Q3 Quattro 15-18, TT 09, TT Quattro 09-10; Volkswagen Beetle 12-13, CC 09-17, Eos 09-16, GTI 08-14, Jetta 08-13, Passat 08-10, Tiguan 09-17, Tiguan Limited 17-18
Emissions
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.
See Emissions DetailsFeatures:
- Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
- Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
- Program Switching - Change programs and access features with your cruise control stalk
- APR Mobile - Change programs and access features with your smart device
- Valet Mode - Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output
- Anti-Theft - Password protects driving the vehicle
- Security Lockout - Password protects program switching
- Fault Code Erase - Resets ECU fault codes and adaption on the fly
- 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
- 6MT Launch Limiter - User adjustable launch limiter to build boost for the perfect launch
- 6MT No Lift Shift - Reduce shift times and lag by shifting without lifting off the throttle
- 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
- Rev Limiter - Increased redline for higher revving
- 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
- Flash Counter - Flash counter does not increase with each flash
- 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 |
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Calibration | Stock |
Emission Code | 1 |
Engine Aspiration | Turbocharged |
Engine Configuration | I4 |
Engine Displacement | 2.0L |
Engine Family | EA888 Gen 1 |
Engine Orientation | Transverse |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Install Type | Dealer Installed |
Market | NAR |
ROW | |
Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
Part Number | ECU-20T-EA888-1-T |
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
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Launch Limiter and No Lift Shift Diagnosis
Lists applicable vehicles and scenarios. Please verify your configuration is applicable.
Launch Limiter and No Lift Shift Tutorial
Program switching guide
Have a question about this product?
- Question
I have a mk6 gti with k04 and apr tune. How do you tell what map tune you have when switching octane between 93 and 100?
By Jonathan Pressley on February 20, 2023
AnswerYou define the map order when flashing the ECU. Give us a call and our support team can tell you what order they are in.Helpful? - Question
Hi, can I install this device myself ? Is it replacing the OEM unit ? Or it is an add-on ? Let me know ! Thanks.
By Francois Yergeau on March 8, 2023
AnswerYou must visit a dealer to have it installed on your factory ECU: www.goapr.com/dealers/Helpful?
APR ECU Upgrade Stages
Our ECU Upgrades are available in multiple configurations. Installation of additional performance hardware, such as an intercooler or intake systems, may provide further performance improvements.
APR Stage 1
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 253-261 HP and 309-317 FT-LBS of torque. An optional flat torque version is available to limit torque for the factory clutch.
APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.
APR Stage 1 Plus
The APR Stage 1+ ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 257-268 HP and 312-336 FT-LBS of torque. Use this tune with the APR Intake System.
APR Stage 1+ is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.
APR Stage 2
The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 270-283 HP and 319-350 FT-LBS of torque. An optional low torque version is available to limit strain on the factory clutch.
APR Stage 2 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.
APR Stage 3 K04
The APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 346-375 HP and 360-408 FT-LBS of torque. Use this tune with the K04-064 turbocharger. APR Spark Plugs are recommended. Valve springs may be necessary on some vehicles.
APR Stage 3 K04 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.
APR Stage 3 GTX
The APR Stage 4 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 409-458 HP and 374-409 FT-LBS of torque. Use this tune with the APR GTX2867R turbocharger. APR Spark Plugs are recommended.
APR Stage 3 GTX2867R is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.
Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts
Select a Dyno | Select a Dyno Type |
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APR Calibration Report
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock As Reported by VAG | 200 PS | 207 FT-LBS | ||
Stock As Measured by APR | 221 HP | 223 FT-LBS | ||
Stage 1 | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 253 HP | 309 FT-LBS | +67 HP | +93 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 261 HP | 317 FT-LBS | +71 HP | +101 FT-LBS |
Stage 1+ | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 257 HP | 312 FT-LBS | +70 HP | +95 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 268 HP | 325 FT-LBS | +78 HP | +108 FT-LBS |
104 AKI / 108 RON | 271 HP | 336 FT-LBS | +84 HP | +120 FT-LBS |
Stage 2 | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 270 HP | 319 FT-LBS | +77 HP | +102 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 278 HP | 341 FT-LBS | +87 HP | +125 FT-LBS |
104 AKI / 108 RON | 283 HP | 350 FT-LBS | +95 HP | +134 FT-LBS |
Stage 3 K04 | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 346 HP | 360 FT-LBS | +133 HP | +143 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 360 HP | 382 FT-LBS | +144 HP | +164 FT-LBS |
100 AKI / 104 RON | 375 HP | 408 FT-LBS | +166 HP | +191 FT-LBS |
Stage 3 GTX2876R | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 409 HP | 374 FT-LBS | +199 HP | +159 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 423 HP | 387 FT-LBS | +212 HP | +174 FT-LBS |
100 AKI / 104 RON | 458 HP | 409 FT-LBS | +244 HP | +194 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.
Program switching allows you to access additional program modes and features from your cruise control stalk or your smart device with APR Mobile. Depending on the ECU, available memory, and selected options, up to four program modes and all features, can be installed.
- Stock Mode - Go back to the stock power levels.
- Performance Modes - Switch between octanes and program modes.
- Valet Mode - Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output.
- Security Lockout - Password protects program switching.
- Anti-Theft - Password protects driving the vehicle.
- Fault Code Erase - Resets ECU fault codes and adaptation.
APR Mobile
APR Mobile installs on smartphones, tables and other devices, and connects wirelessly to your ECU. The app can then be used to access features such as program switching, fault code reading and resetting, and high speed data logging.
Launch Limiter and No Lift Shift
APR’s Motorsport Launch Limiter is an optional feature that eliminates turbo lag and provides a user adjustable launching RPM to aid in vehicle acceleration from a complete stand still. Simply hold the clutch and accelerator while the vehicle is stationary and the engine’s RPM will hold at a predefined limit while boost pressure builds using a “clean,” catalytic converter safe, strategy. With the vehicle stationary, handbrake applied and clutch disengaged, the driver can set the launch RPM by raising the engine’s RPM and pressing the brake pedal to set and save the desired launching RPM. With practice, this method can result in violent acceleration off the line! This feature is for manual transmissions only.
APR’s Motorsport No-Lift Shift is an optional feature that allows the driver to maximize acceleration by reducing power, boost and time lost during a gear change. With the vehicle above 20 km/h and the accelerator pedal held above 98%, during a gear change, the strategy activates. The throttle remains open and boost pressure is not vented, resulting in more power immediately after a shift. This is achieved using a “clean,” catalytic converter safe, strategy, while the ECU automatically sets the appropriate time necessary for a torque intervention, allowing proper syncro alignment. No end user adjustment is necessary. The driver simply focuses on shifting as fast as possible! This feature is for manual transmissions only.
APR Motorsport was established in 2007 to prove APR’s products in some of the most demanding environments the vehicle and engine will ever see. Through extensive research and development, APR’s Engineering Teams are able to deliver ECU Upgrades backed by brutally track testing! Shortly after APR Motorsport’s success in Grand-AM, APR’s tuning packages became available to professional motorsport teams around the globe. APR Motorsport’s calibrations and engine packages have seen countless podium finishes, including several 12 and 24-hour endurance races on both stock and highly modified engines.
The APR Difference
Who we are - We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!
What we do - We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t take risks. We do it the right way.
How we differ - With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, we’re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!
APR Software Pricing Guide
Our performance software upgrade is available in multiple stages with optional features.
APR Stage 1 | |
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APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | $399.95 |
APR Stage 1+ | |
APR Stage 1+ ECU Upgrade | $399.95 |
APR Stage 1+ ECU Upgrade From Stage 1 | FREE |
APR Stage 2 (Excludes USA) | |
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade | $499.95 |
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade From Stage 1 or Stage 1+ | $99.95 |
APR Stage 3 | |
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade with New APR Turbo Kit | FREE |
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade | $599.95 |
APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade From Stage 1, Stage 1+, or Stage 2 | $199.95 |
Optional Features | |
Program Switching | $99.95 |
Launch Limiter | $49.95 |
No Lift Shift | $49.95 |
Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates
Purchasing Options¹: Locate an APR Dealer. They will physically install software on your vehicle at their location. Alternatively with the APR Remote Tuning Service (RTS) you'll purchase an APR Tuning Cable and we, or a participating dealer, will remotely install software on your vehicle†.
Money-Back Guarantee: Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, 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
1. Availability: APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.
2. Money Back Guarantee: Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.
3. Free updates: Subject to availability. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer. Applicable to the original purchaser. Second hand owners may inquire with an APR Dealer about a software license transfer fee.
†. Remote flashing: Excludes APR Plus. Excludes some platforms. Dealer participation will vary. Visit our product page for details.
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