IE Performance Tune For VW MK7 Golf Sportwagen / Alltrack 1.8T

IE ECU Tunes for your 2015-2021 VW MK7 or Audi 8V 1.8T (MQB) is the best bang-for-your-buck performance modification you can make for your turbocharged engine. Add serious horsepower and torque in minutes from your phone and unleash your engine's performance potential while maintaining factory reliability and comfort. Upgrade your engine today for instant fun and excitement!

MQB 1.8T STAGE 1

IE's Stage 1 ECU Tune delivers an instant increase in performance, leaving no hidden power on the table. In only minutes, Stage 1 will safely max out the factory turbocharger, horsepower, and torque output on entirely stock hardware or maximize the tune with optional bolt-ons (intake, turbo inlet, intercooler).

MQB 1.8T STAGE 2

IE Stage 2 software extracts additional power and maxes out the factory turbo by utilizing an upgraded downpipe and performance hardware. Complete hardware upgrades for stage 2 will increase airflow and exhaust flow, reduce turbine backpressure, lower intake air temps, provide faster IAT recovery, and produce a much more efficient and dramatically faster vehicle than the stock hardware and tune.

HIGH/LOW TORQUE FILES

IE High Torque ECU calibrations maximize power gains throughout the entire powerband and quickly exceed the torque limitations of the factory DQ250 (DSG transmission) calibration or the stock clutch (manual trans), resulting in clutch slip. Stage 1 and 2 files include an optional low torque for vehicles with stock DSG tunes or clutch. Both high and low torque files are included with your Stage 1 or Stage 2 purchase.

High Torque files require the additional purchase of a DSG transmission tune or clutch upgrade.

INCREASED RPM

To take advantage of your new larger power band, factory rev limiters are raised to 7000 RPM in all stages (will shift slightly before at 6900 RPM on DSG DQ250 equipped cars).

DSG Tune is required to unlock higher RPM, not available for automatic AQ250 transmissions

RELIABILITY TESTING

IE's fully proven software brings track-ready ECU programming to your turbocharged MQB 1.8T engine while retaining factory comfort and reliability. IE's own tuning technology suite completely reverse-engineers the factory ECU mapping, allowing our software engineers to realign all safety protocols and sensors for the new performance calibration. Every tune parameter undergoes months of testing on our in-house dyno systems that utilize the world's only Sea Level Generator developed specifically to verify tune operations in any condition. Confidently drive from LA to Pikes Peak with power that will keep you smiling every mile!  

EXHAUST CRACKLE

Enabling the optional Exhaust Crackle feature will add a motorsport-inspired crackle sound to your exhaust note when you free-rev the engine or decelerate. The crackle feature is an included option with Stage 2 and higher.

For the most aggressive pops and bangs, an aftermarket catback system is recommended.

Features:

• Horsepower & torque gains maximized
• Includes Apple and Android Mobile Flashing app
• Stock boost control optimized for all conditions
• 91 & 93 pump octanes available (95 & 98 RON)
• Includes optional High Torque & Low Torque files
• Rev limiter increased to 7000 RPM (with DSG flash)
• Launch control torque increased for faster launches
• Brake boosting enabled for rolling launches
• Road speed limiters removed
• Exhaust Crackle feature available for Stage 2
• Engineered for all climates and elevations
• Direct port OBDII at-home flashing
• Easy octane switching takes only minutes
• Upgrade stages to match hardware upgrades
• Simple on/off feature toggling with POWERlink
• Read and clear diagnostic/problem codes
• Easy to use Data-logger

 

Stage 3:

IS20 TURBO UPGRADE

Installing the factory IHI IS20 turbocharger found on 2015-2021 MK7 GTI vehicles offers an easy upgrade to higher boost pressures with power levels delivering up to 301HP & 361TQ on pump gas! This advanced ECU calibration, when combined with the larger IS20 and stage 2 hardware (intake, intercooler, & downpipe), delivers increased powerband and extensive turbo performance.

IS38 TURBO UPGRADE

More than double your factory horsepower with the even larger IHI IS38 turbo upgrade! Installing the factory turbo from a 2015-2021 Golf R or S3 and matching ECU tune delivers a tire-spinning 338HP & 361TQ, providing the maximum performance with the largest powerband possible. Fully transform your unassuming 1.8T engine into a true sports car with an additional 180HP over stock!

ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT

Upgrading to a larger turbocharger, ECU tune, and required hardware will deliver the maximum power while staying within the safe power limits of the stock engine internals. IE's calibration and software engineers employed highly advanced tuning practices and equipment to develop a complete ground-up engine management system for the larger turbo's boost profile and powerband. All engine mapping and safety coding have been retained and rewritten for substantial power gains for your larger IHI IS20 or IS38 turbocharger.

Features:

• Up to 338HP & 361TQ
• Full calibration for IS20 or IS38 turbo upgrades
• 91 & 93 pump gas fuel maps
• Power increases throughout the powerband
• Continues to produce power in the higher RPM range
• Increased power with minimal added boost lag
• Rev limiter increased to 7000 RPM (with DSG flash)
• Optimized safely for factory engine internals
• Road speed limiters removed
• Optional exhaust Crackle feature
• Engineered for all climates and elevations