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VW Golf/Golf Alltrack/ Golf Sportwagen 1.8T EA888 GEN 3 IS12 APR Stage 3 ECU Upgrade (ECU-18T-EA888-3-T-IS12-Stg3)

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
  • 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
  • Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
  • 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

APR Stage 3 IS20

The APR Stage 3 IS20 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires a factory IS20 drop-in turbocharger upgrade and has software available for the factory and upgraded exhaust system. It's recommended to run an upgraded intake and intercooler with this stage. On MQB platform vehicles it produces 274-306 HP with 308-326 FT-LBS of torque with the factory exhaust. With the an upgraded exhaust it produces 284-330 HP with 311-330 HP. In the Rest of the World this is only available on PQ25 platform vehicles and requires an exhaust. It produces 302-318 HP with 325-330 FT-LBS. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.

 

APR Stage 3 IS20 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 102 RON in the Rest of the World.

 

 

APR Stage 3 IS38

The APR Stage 3 IS38 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires a factory IS38 drop-in turbocharger upgrade, exhaust system, upgraded intake, and intercooler. On MQB platform vehicles is produces 351-357 HP with 335-341 FT-LBS of torque. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.

 

APR Stage 3 IS38 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America. This stage is only available on MQB platform vehicles in North America.

 

Attention International Buyers! We cannot ship APR products internationally. We are authorized to ship products within the United States Only.

APR LLC is an automotive engineering firm operating a 36,000 sq. ft. performance campus in Opelika, AL. APR was founded in 1997 with a corporate philosophy of Integrity, Excellence and Innovation. APR's Sole Mission is to provide the highest quality and most highly engineered aftermarket performance products available for Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.

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