Integrated Engineering Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 GTI

Your VW MK8 GTI 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.

ECU Tiers
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE

Core
UP TO 337HP & 412 FT-LBS TORQUE

The iE Stage 1 Core 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 and 93
  
• 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

Pro
UP TO 388 HP & 443 FT-LBS TORQUE

Ready for the next step? Jump to Pro by upgrading your intake and intercooler to unlock more power. This tune retains all Core 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 Core to Pro 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

Some non-iE downpipes and iE's older downpipes will result in a check-engine light.

POWER RESULTS

North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON

INCLUDED FEATURES:

E85 READY
Ethanol is like rocket fuel for your GTI! Stage 1 & 2 Pro 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 Pro 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 automatically 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.

iE TrueFlex

EFFORTLESS POWER
TrueFlex is iE's innovative Ethanol Flex Fuel solution for the VW MK8 GTI, Golf R, & Audi 8Y S3. Running ethanol unlocks massive power gains over premium gasoline. No switching tunes, just fill and go!

INSTALL IS A SNAP
Installing TrueFlex on your MK8 is incredibly easy. Purchase and install the iE TrueFlex Sensor Kit and update the engine control computer with your PowerLink app. Fill up with either premium unleaded or E85 and enjoy maximum performance. You can monitor your ethanol content right on the app.

WHY ETHANOL?
Ethanol is an alcohol fuel with very high octane. It burns cooler than gasoline, and protects engine components by fiercely resisting knock. The trade-off of Ethanol is that gas mileage will decrease by up to 35%. Per-gallon savings at the pump offset the increased consumption. Modern Audi’s have no corrosion issues with Ethanol fuels.

FITMENT/APPLICATIONS:

• 2022+ VW Mk8 GTI 2.0T