- Home /
- Software & Tuning /
- Engine ECU Upgrade /
- Gasoline ECU Upgrades /
- 4 Cylinder Engine ECU Upgrades /
- 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 ECU Upgrades /
- APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS38 (Transverse) (MQB)
APR
APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS38 (Transverse) (MQB)
2.0T Engine Tune for the Audi S3 15-20, TTS Quattro 16-23; Volkswagen Golf R 15-19
Install Type
Which Method is Right for You? - Learn More Here >Part # ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-IS38
1 Review
APR ECU Upgrade - 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 IS38 (Transverse) (MQB)
2.0T Engine Tune for the Audi S3 15-20, TTS Quattro 16-23; Volkswagen Golf R 15-19
1
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 DetailsAPR'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. Furthermore, for those looking for tuning with a limited powertrain warranty, APR Plus has you covered!
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Install Type | APR Dealer (Software Price Shown) |
| Market | NAR |
| ROW | |
| Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
| Part Number | ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-IS38 |
1
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
Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information
Find your boxcode and revision
Find your boxcode and revision
Find your boxcode and revision
CARB EO Document
Lists applicable vehicles and scenarios. Please verify your configuration is applicable.
Lists applicable vehicles and scenarios. Please verify your configuration is applicable.
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
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.
Please Note: Each vehicle's year, make, and model may have multiple factory engine or transmission controller software part numbers, known as box codes, each with unique revisions. Manufacturers periodically release software updates that alter this information, which can only be determined by scanning the controller and is not publicly provided. Due to the variety of codes, some stages, octane levels, features, or options may not be available for specific codes. Therefore, our website provides a general guide based on general info such as Year, Make, and Model. Our system allows you to request unavailable software, and we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Have a question about this product?
- Question
CARB EO document #D-783-3 does not specifically address my 2019 Audi TTS as it was published prior to the car build. Does this CARB EO extend to my vehicle or am I out of luck?
By Miles Lundquist on April 17, 2023
AnswerWe're working with CARB to get model year coverage increased.Helpful? - Question
Is this product designed to work in tandem with your throttle booster available for my mk7 golf r?
By Palmer Baldwin on April 28, 2023
AnswerPerfectly works together.Helpful? - Question
I'm curious to why there is no stage 2 option anymore for mk7 platform, I have the APR stage 1 tune but it isn't quiet what I was hoping for, I noticed a load of stage 2 mk7 golf r's on the internet but the tune has seem to be removed, is there anyway to get something similar through you guys? or pops and bangs added to stage 1? or do I have to switch to a different company to get that?
By Jay Taylor on May 14, 2023
AnswerYou can add the hardware, but we no longer offer the pops and bangs.Helpful?
Load More
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 357-381 HP and 349-392 FT-LBS of torque. Optional low torque files are available for use with the Stock TCU on the 6 speed DSG/S Tronic, or stock clutch. Optional torque limited files are available to limit wheel spin on FWD applications. APR Spark Plugs are recommended.
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 Plus
APR Plus is our APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade with our limited powertrain warranty and it’s the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 357 HP and 349 FT-LBS of torque. Please check our warranty manual to understand modifications supported by APR Plus.
APR Stage 2
The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 372-387 HP and 367-409 FT-LBS of torque. Optional low and medium low torque files are available for use with the Stock TCU on the 6 speed DSG/S Tronic, or stock clutch. Optional torque limited files are available to limit wheel spin on FWD applications. Additionally this stage is available with optional crackle modes. The more aggressive modes increase the length, duration, intensity, and operating modes of the crackle. APR Spark Plugs are recommended.
APR Stage 2 is available for 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.
APR Stage 3 DTR6054
The APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 410-491 HP and 370-425 FT-LBS of torque. Use this tune with the APR DTR6054 turbocharger.
APR Stage 3 Plus EFR7163
The APR Stage 3+ ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 470-536 HP and 425-474 FT-LBS of torque. Use this tune with the APR EFR7163 turbocharger and APR MPI/LPFP (NAR) or LPFP/HPFP (ROW) fueling upgrade.
APR Stage 3+ is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 AKI, and 108 AKI in the Rest of the World.
Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts
| Select a Dyno | Select a Dyno Type |
|---|---|
APR Calibration Report
| Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock As Reported by VAG | 265-310 PS | 280 FT-LBS | ||
| Stock As Measured by APR | 294 HP | 296 FT-LBS | ||
| APR Plus | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 357 HP | 349 FT-LBS | +66 HP | +68 FT-LBS |
| APR Stage 1 (Low) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 357 HP | 349 FT-LBS | +66 HP | +68 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 360 HP | 363 FT-LBS | +80 HP | +83 FT-LBS |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 381 HP | 366 FT-LBS | +90 HP | +84 FT-LBS |
| APR Stage 1 (High) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 357 HP | 366 FT-LBS | +67 HP | +87 FT-LBS |