IE Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 GTI

LEADING FEATURES Innovative mobile tuning for an easy install Thrilling power and acceleration gains Stage 1 up to 377HP and 433ft-lbs Stage 2 up to 388HP and 443ft-lbs 91, 93, 104, & E85 fuel maps (95, 98, 108 RON) Compatible with stock hardware or basic bolt-ons Full torque and power with or without transmission tune   Your VW MK8 GTI is holding out on you. Time to find out what your vehicle is really made of with iE’s POWERLink Mobile Tuning Suit. Just hook it up to your car’s OBD II port and create a wireless link. Flash tunes, change launch control settings, switch octanes, upgrade stages, run diagnostics, monitor live data, and more from your Apple or Android phone. Truly plug-and-play! BLUETOOTHTUNING LIVE GAUGEDISPLAY OCTANESWITCHING FAST & EASYSUPPORT FULL POWER ON ANY TRANSMISSION The factory transmission control units (TCU) include software limiters that restrict engine power when torque limits are exceeded from tuning. For GTI models with locked TCUs, our calibration team has custom-coded the engine control unit (ECU) programming to properly manage torque signals to and from the transmission. This advanced strategy safely enables full horsepower and torque, even without a TCU tune. Stage 1 & 2 low torque files are included for manual transmissions w/stock clutch. ECU STAGES HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE STAGE 1 UP TO 377 HP & 433 FT-LBS TORQUE The iE Stage 1 ECU tune delivers an easy 56% more horsepower and 44% more torque on stock hardware. This simple flash-only upgrade overhauls your engine computer with massive power gains, increased rev limit, enthusiast drive mapping, snappy throttle response, and increased boost pressures. Enjoy faster 0-60 times and stronger acceleration in only minutes from your phone! Includes 91, 93, and 104 octane Includes E60-E85 ethanol RPM limit raised to 6750 RPM Free revving enabled in neutral/park Road speed limiters removed Brake boost enabled for rolling launches Shielded with iE AutoProtect Advanced launch control fan strategy Auto-start/stop defaults to off Recalibrated factory gauge displays higher boost/power STAGE 2 UP TO 388 HP & 443 FT-LBS TORQUE Ready for the next step? Jump to Stage 2 by upgrading your intake and intercooler to unlock more power. This tune retains all Stage 1 features while taking full advantage of increased airflow, lower intake air temps, and faster heat recovery to safely maximize the performance of the stock turbocharger. Exhaust lovers will love the added overrun/crackle feature. Larger power gains with upgraded hardware Adds aggressive overrun/crackle in sport mode Exhaust overrun enabled in neutral/park See below for a complete list of Stage 2 requirements. Upgrading is Easy: Moving from Stage 1 to Stage 2 or beyond is seamless. Simply install the required hardware and use your POWERlink app to purchase the tune upgrade—you only pay the difference in tune cost with no extra fees. UPGRADE GUIDE PART UPGRADE STAGE 1 STAGE 2 AIR INTAKE OPTIONAL REQUIRED INTERCOOLER OPTIONAL REQUIRED CATBACK EXHAUST OPTIONAL OPTIONAL PROCORE DOWNPIPE OPTIONAL OPTIONAL iE's advanced catalyst ProCore Downpipe is the only recommended option. Non-iE downpipes will result in a check-engine light. INCLUDED FEATURES E85 READY Ethanol is like rocket fuel for your GTI! Stage 1 & 2 supports E60-E85 ethanol blends that produce the highest power output due to running cooler and have a higher knock resistance than 91/93 pump gas.