APR ECU Stage 1 Software Tune For VW Jetta/Rabbit/Beetle 2.5L

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

 

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.

 

Features:

• Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
• Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
• Program Switching - Change programs and access features with your cruise control stalk (Sold Separately)
• Valet Mode – Neuters the vehicle, giving the driver minimal output
• Anti-Theft – Password protects driving the vehicle
• Security Lockout – Password protects program switching
• Fault Code Erase – Resets ECU fault codes and adaption on the fly
• Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
• Rev Hang - Recalibrated engine braking assist to remove overrun hang
• Rev Limiter - Increased redline for higher revving
• Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
• 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

 

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 180-181 HP with 201-204 FT-LBS of torque. 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 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

 

The APR Difference

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!

 

Applicable Vehicles: 

• Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L
• Volkswagen Bettle 2.5L
• Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5L

At Home APR Flashing - How does it work?

USP Motorsports has made at home APR Software as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Purchase the software applicable to your vehicle (this page)

2. Purchase the required hardware (APR Cheetah Cable) - Links below

3. Complete the form that will be emailed to you after checkout. This will arrange all the necessary steps to complete the flashing process.  

Required Hardware: APR Software Flashing Cheetah Cable (Get Up to 80% back of what you paid for this*)

Recommended Hardware Kit: APR At Home ECU/TCU Flashing Kit (This kit includes the cheetah cable above)

After checkout, you will receive an email from USP Motorsports with instructions on how your ECU can be flashed. 

NOTE: This software must be purchased along with a required APR Software Flashing Cheetah Cable. (Note: We highly recommend getting the complete APR At Home ECU/TCU Flashing Kit to avoid any potential issues during the flashing process)

 

Need to go back to stock? We have solutions for that as well... (Click below)

• Stage 1 or 2 Back to Stock: APR ECU Flash Back to Stock Tune (Engine)
• Transmission Tune Back to Stock: APR TCU Flash Back to Stock Tune (Transmission)
• Stage 1 or 2 & Transmission Back to Stock: APR ECU & TCU Flash Back to Stock Tune (Engine and Transmission)