APR High Output 2.0T ECU Upgrade
APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the high output 2.0T EA113 Engines! APR’s ECU upgrade is available in octane-specific variations and is conveniently flashed to the vehicle’s factory ECU through the OBD-II port without any physical modification to the factory ECU. APR’s EMCS functionality puts the control of the engine’s operation at your fingertips and allows for additional features and options to be installed to the OEM ECU on select models.
The ECU’s MED 9 engine management system is responsible for proper operation of the engine during constantly changing environmental and load conditions. With built in compensational data for environmental variables and varying load conditions, the factory ECU is far more complex and intelligent than units found in other vehicle makes and marques.
APR's Calibration Engineers spent months calibrating the engine management system, including many hours of chassis dyno development. With a thorough understanding of the ECU’s torque structure, APR’s Calibration Engineers properly increased engine load to produce more power and torque across the entire power band. APR’s ECU Upgrade increases boost pressure, optimizes ignition timing, cam timing, lambda and more to produce higher output!
APR’s ECU Upgrades provides an excellent leap in horsepower and torque while retaining OEM knock control sensitivity and other built in safety features. This results in an exciting and powerful upgrade, optimized for various fuel grades found around the world
Acceleration Enhancements:
Beyond horsepower and torque enhancements, APR’s Calibration Engineers were able to increase the acceleration rate of the vehicle through other calibrations changes. Ignition delay is reduced resulting in a more responsive pedal without altering overall throttle sensitivity. Furthermore, throttle lag commonly noticed at slow speeds and while reapplying throttle has been reduced.
Speed Limiter:
APR’s ECU upgrade increases the vehicle's top speed limiter for blistering sprints around the track or across the Autobahn without the speed limiter shutting down the fun.
Increased Fuel Economy:
APR’s Calibration Engineers paid close attention to several parameters directly related to fuel economy, especially while cruising at highway speeds. Depending on driving style and fuel quality, better miles per gallon may be achieved.
Motorsport Rev Limiter:
APR’s Motorsport Rev Limiter allows the engine to reach max RPM without the ECU slowing down acceleration nearly 150 RPM earlier. The result is more power to redline and a definable redline feeling as seen on Audi Quattro GMBH vehicles such as the RS4, RS5 and R8.
Left Foot braking:
APR's Left Foot braking feature allows more control over the vehicle’s throttle. The factory equipped vehicle's throttle input is disabled while pressing the accelerator and brake at the same time. Left Foot braking, a common motorsport driving technique, allows the driver complete control over the vehicle’s throttle and braking system, which may give the vehicle the edge it needs at the track.
APR Stages
Click on the tabs below to learn more about each stage.
When running the intake specific software with a full high flow intake, more gains can be had. Expect higher peak numbers of 337 horsepower and 309 ft-lbs of torque, but also gains of up to +72 horsepower and +61 ft-lbs through the power band.
Dyno Performance
- STG I 95 CHP
- STG I 98 CHP
- STG I IN 95 CHP
- STG I IN 98 CHP
- STG I+ 95 CHP
- STG I+ 98 CHP
- STG I 95 WHP
- STG I 98 WHP
- STG I IN 95 WHP
- STG I IN 98 WHP
- STG I+ 95 WHP
- STG I+ 98 WHP
- STG I 95 Gain
- STG I 98 Gain
- STG I IN 95 Gain
- STG I IN 98 Gain
- STG I+ 95 Gain
- STG I+ 98 Gain
| Stock* As Reported By VW 95 RON |
Stock** As Measured By APR 98 oct RON |
STG I 98 oct RON |
STG I+ w/ HPFP & Intake 98 oct RON |
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| *Stock as reported by both VW USA and VW AG. High output Golf R used for APR's advertised figures. | |||||
| Rev Limit | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM | 7100 RPM | 7100 RPM | |
| Speed Limit | Max Speed Limited | Max Speed Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Peak Power (Horsepower) | 220 - 272 HP | 273 HP | 310 HP | 337 HP | |
| Peak Torque (FT-LBS) | 243 - 258 TQ | 265 TQ | 311 TQ | 337 TQ | |
| Max HP Over Stock (Horsepower) | +57 HP @ 5150 | +77 HP @ 5050 | |||
| Max TQ Over Stock (FT-LBS) | +58 TQ @ 5050 | +81 TQ @ 4900 | |||
APR EMCS Programs and Features
APR’s EMCS, Enhanced Modular Chipping System, brings selectable programs and features to your factory ECU, all without the need to purchase external hardware. EMCS has the ability to rewrite the operating map data, giving each map new and specific calibration for increased performance. EMCS is available at any APR Stage.
Program Switching:
Program switching allows the user to cycle though up to four different engine calibrations and operating modes all without the need for external hardware.
Stock Mode:
By selecting stock mode, the ECU calibration is reduced to factory load levels, limiting performance.
Valet Mode:
APR's Valet Mode protects your vehicle from becoming an expensive toy for unauthorized individuals. By enabling Valet Mode, the vehicle's engine and top speed will be greatly limited.
Security Lockout:
Security lockout prevents unauthorized individuals from using APR's EMCS functionality. When enabled, APR's EMCS features will appear completely invisible until a user specified 2 to 4-digit security code is entered.
APR Performance Modes:
APR's octane-specific calibrations are available for various premium and race fuels around the world. Each performance mode is a completely new calibration, altered specifically for the characteristics of the fuel quality selected. Currently available octanes are 95/98/104 RON.
The APR Development Difference
APR DirectPort Programming:
APR’s DirectPort Programming is now available! Any APR Dealer in the world, connected to the Internet, has direct access to APR’s latest ECU upgrades for loading directly over the vehicle's OBD-II port. This completely eliminates the need to remove and open the ECU for currently available files and can be uninstalled at any time without a trace!
APR ECU Explorer:
APR’s proprietary ECU Explorer gives APR’s Calibration Engineers unparalleled access to the vehicle’s entire engine management system. Typical commercially available data logging tools, used by most tuners, only allow logging up to 12 engine-operating variables at extremely low data rates. These tools are also limited to a small, specific list of variables. APR’s ECU Explorer is capable of logging every variable found within the ECU with far more variables logged at once, at very high data rates.
APR ECU Composer:
APR’s proprietary ECU Composer is used for altering the engine management system. With full access to every table, map and variable within the ECU, APR’s Calibration Engineers are not limited to a handful of maps as is common for most tuning companies.
APR ECU Assembly:
APR’s Electrical Engineers have the ability to alter the code structure of the ECU. Through code levels changes, APR's Engineers are able to add features to the ECU. Other changes allow higher torque limits than those achievable through only modifying calibration data or using piggyback devices as is the case for many tuners. This allows APR's engineers to often not require transmission software to meet or exceed advertised gains. On the highly modified end, this often allows APR to make turbo upgrades operate without the need for external manual controllers.
| Vehicle | Market | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A1 | All | 2.0 TFSI | All |
| Audi S3 (MKII) | All | 2.0 TFSI | All |
| Audi TTS (MKII) | All | 2.0 TFSI | All |
| KTM X-Bow | All | 2.0T | All |
| Seat Leon Cupra / Cupra R / Supercopa (MKII) | All | 2.0T FSI | All |
| Volkswagen Golf R / ED30 / ED35 / Pirelli | All | 2.0T FSI | All |
| Volkswagen Polo R WRC | All | 2.0T FSI | All |
| Volkswagen Scirocco R | All | 2.0T FSI | All |
| Stage | Minimum Requirements | Price Exc. VAT | Price Inc. VAT | |
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| - Optional Program Switching: A fully loaded ECU includes up to 4 program modes (stock mode, octane specific performance mode, valet, etc), as well as fault code erase, security lockout and anti-theft depending on availability and ECU compatibility. | ||||
| - Program switching programs and features may not be available for all vehicles. | ||||
| - All stages may not be available for all vehicles. | ||||
| - Please note vehicle manufacturers issue many ECU part numbers and revisions throughout their vehicle lineup. As such, some ECUs may be temporarily unavailable as new parts and/or revisions are released. If the vehicle's ECU part number and revision is known, availability can be checked at any APR Dealer. | ||||
| - Stage II pricing only applies customers to who have purchased an APR ECU Upgrade after February 16th, 2015. | ||||
| APR Stage I ECU Upgrade | None | £386.67 | £464.00 | |
| - Add Optional APR EMCS Program Switching (Fully Loaded) | - | Contact a dealer | ||
How to purchase
Please use the APR Dealer Locater Tool to locate an APR Dealer, confirm availability and schedule an appointment.
Please note vehicle manufacturers issue many ECU part numbers and revisions throughout their vehicle lineup. As such, some ECUs may be temporarily unavailable as new parts and/or revisions are released. If the vehicle’s ECU part number and revision is known, availability can be checked at any APR Dealer.
Security, Warranty and Money Back Guarantee
30 Day Money Back Guarantee:
All APR ECU Upgrades include a 30-day money back guarantee with no questions asked. If for any reason the owners is dissatisfied with the APR ECU Upgrade, they may return to the place of purchase for a full refund, provided they are within the 30 day period from the time of the initial purchase. Labor or shipping charges are not included in the guarantee and are at the discretion of the place of install.
Limited Lifetime Warranty:
All APR ECU Upgrades include a limited lifetime warranty against defects in the software, and to provide free updates and reflashes as they become available. Labor or shipping charges are not included in the warranty and are at the discretion of the place of install.
