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Innovative mobile tuning for an easy install
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Thrilling power and acceleration gains
- Stage 1 delivers up to 457HP and 460ft-lbs
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91, 93, 104, & E85 fuel maps (95, 98, 108 RON)
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Compatible with stock hardware or basic bolt-ons
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Available with matching transmission tune
- Full torque and power with or without transmission tune
Your VW MK8 Golf R 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!
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.
STAGE 1
UP TO 457 HP & 460 FT-LBS TORQUE
The iE Stage 1 ECU tune delivers an easy 46% more horsepower and 56% 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 7000 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 462 HP & 460 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 deliver 147 HP and 165ft-lbs over stock. Exhaust lovers will love the added overrun/crackle feature.
- Larger power gains with upgraded hardware
- Adds aggressive overrun/crackle in sport/R 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 |
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AIR INTAKE |
OPTIONAL |
REQUIRED |
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OPTIONAL |
REQUIRED |
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TCU TUNE |
OPTIONAL |
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
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CATBACK EXHAUST |
OPTIONAL |
OPTIONAL |
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PROCORE DOWNPIPE |
OPTIONAL |
OPTIONAL |
iE's advance catalyst ProCore Downpipe is the only recommended option. Non-iE downpipes will result in a check-engine light.
INCLUDED FEATURES
E85 READY
Unlock the power of ethanol! 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 in sport or R modes 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 7000 RPM gives you more power at higher RPMs. Free-rev your engine in park or neutral with the limiter increased to 6750 RPM.
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 still pose a risk to any engine. iE AutoProtect is your last line of defense against engine damage. If trouble pops up AutoProtect lowers boost and power to keep your engine safe against damage. When conditions return to normal, power automatically restores. Our unique error code is triggered so we can help pinpoint the problem.
AutoProtect is included on all stages
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.
FITMENT GUIDE
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR | ENGINE |
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VW |
Golf R |
2022-2025 (MK8) |
2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
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AUDI |
S3 |
2022-2025 (8Y) |
2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
*Some transmissions feature advance security lockouts and are not avialable for tuning, check TCU tab for more info before ordering.