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APR ECU Upgrade - 1.4T EA211

Unlock hidden horsepower and torque with our performance tuning software for your vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU).

Part # ECU-14T-EA211

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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. 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
Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
Flat Torque - Optional torque limited version for a flatter torque profile (ROW 140 PS)
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

About APR

At APR our sole mission is to engineer only the highest quality tuning solutions for Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles ensuring the enthusiast the ultimate driving experience while consistently providing the enthusiast the ultimate in customer care and support.

Brand	APR
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged
Engine Configuration	I4
Engine Displacement	1.4L
Engine Family	EA211
Engine Orientation	Transverse
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Market	NAR
	ROW
Product Type	ECU Upgrade
Part Number	ECU-14T-EA211

Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information

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Find your boxcode and revision

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.

APR Plus
APR Stage 1

APR Plus

The APR Plus ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power, and it includes our limited powertrain warranty. This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications, and produces 173 HP with 255 FT-LBS of torque. Gains as high as 30 HP and 74 FT-LBS of torque are available throughout the power band, making the vehicle exceptionally quicker in all scenarios.

The APR Plus ECU Upgrade matches the performance of our Stage 1 ECU Upgrade (87 octane). To get even more power, you can add any of our other Stage 1 compatible products and still be covered under the APR Plus warranty! If you're not interested in the APR Plus limited powertrain warranty, and want even more power, check out our other Stages.

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 173-188 HP with 255-268 FT-LBS of torque on the North American MK6 Jetta model. It produces 161-168 HP with 203-216 FT-LBS on the ROW smaller turbo models and 175 HP with 225-249 FT-LBS on the ROW larger turbo models. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.

APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America and 95 RON and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts

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APR Calibration Report

Stage	HP	TQ	Max Gain	Max Gain
North American MK6 Jetta 1.4 TSI
Stock As Reported by VAG	150 HP	184 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	163 HP	200 FT-LBS
APR Plus
87 AKI	173 HP	255 FT-LBS	+30 HP	+61 FT-LBS
Stage 1
87 AKI	173 HP	255 FT-LBS	+30 HP	+61 FT-LBS
91 AKI	176 HP	255 FT-LBS	+31 HP	+62 FT-LBS
93 AKI	180 HP	260 FT-LBS	+33 HP	+66 FT-LBS
100 AKI	185 HP	265 FT-LBS	+37 HP	+71 FT-LBS
104 AKI	188 HP	268 FT-LBS	+39 HP	+74 FT-LBS
ROW 1.4 TSI 125 PS Model
Stock As Reported by VAG	125 HP	148 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	127 HP	158 FT-LBS
Stage 1
95 RON	161 HP	203 FT-LBS	+34 HP	+53 FT-LBS
98 RON	168 HP	216 FT-LBS	+43 HP	+67 FT-LBS
ROW 1.4 TSI 140 PS Model
Stock As Reported by VAG	140 HP	184 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	141 HP	195 FT-LBS
Stage 1
95 RON (Flat Torque)	175 HP	225 FT-LBS	+35 HP	+39 FT-LBS
95 RON	175 HP	249 FT-LBS	+38 HP	+62 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.

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 Plus
APR Plus ECU Upgrade	$599.95
APR Stage 1
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade	$299.95
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus	FREE

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

1. APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.

2. Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.

3. 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.

*Free Shipping & Handling only offered to the contiguous US on orders over $100, excludes clearance parts and oversized packages.

Some parts are not legal for use in California or other states with similar regulations.