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 |
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. 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.
EXHAUST OVERRUN
Stage 2 files add an aggressive exhaust ovverrun/crackle when you let off the throttle, downshift, or decel from higher RPM. This feature is also available when free-revving in neutral or park. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Exhaust overrun is included with Stage 2 tuning.
REV FREE
A raised engine speed limiter of 6750 RPM gives you more power at higher RPMs. We've also removed the park limiter so you can free-rev your engine in park or neutral.
BRAKE BOOST
Brake Boost gives you a rolling launch. While giving throttle input, use your left foot on the brake to build boost while maintaining your desired speed. When ready, let off the brake for a surge of power and boosted take-off for the competitive edge in a roll racing scenario.
RESCALED POWER GAUGES
Get accurate readings with rescaled factory boost, power, and torque gauges that match your new performance output. We’ve also smoothed out the gauge animation for more precise and refined display readings.
AUTO START/STOP MEMORY
Take control of your driving experience with an auto start/stop button that remembers your preferred setting—even after you turn off the car.
FAN LAUNCH STRATEGY
When launch control is engaged, iE’s Fan Launch Strategy keeps intake air temperatures low by kicking on the cooling fan to give you maximum power from the start.
AUTOPROTECT
Even with the best tuning, unreliable fuel and mechanical failures can still pose a risk to any engine. iE AutoProtect is your engines final defense. This innovative protection programming instantly lowers boost and power then triggers a unique CEL if a dangerous condition arises. Power will automaticially restore once conditions read safe. This advanced strategy will save your engine, even in situations where a stock calibration falls short.
THROTTLE RESPONSE
The torque request and throttle maps have been entirely reworked to deliver an ultra-responsive and connected driving experience. Enjoy a sporty throttle with smooth and dependable power delivery.
POWER RESULTS
North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON
| STAGE / FUEL | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE |
|
Stock VW/Audi advertised numbers |
241 HP |
273 FT-LBS |
|
Stock IE dyno numbers |
256 HP |
323 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON |
331 HP |
403 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON |
337 HP |
412 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 104 AKI / 108 RON |
354 HP |
437 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 Ethanol E60-E85 |
377 HP |
433 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 91 AKI / 95 RON |
348 HP |
418 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 93 AKI / 98 RON |
353 HP |
418 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 104 AKI / 108 RON |
366 HP |
437 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 Ethanol E60-E85 |
388 HP |
433 FT-LBS |