TuneZilla strives for an OEM level of drivability and reliability. Their team of Calibrators from around the world painstakingly work to deliver repeatable performance on all of their base maps. One of the major differences between TuneZilla tunes and most of their competitor's tunes is their linear OEM-like throttle response. Where some software tuners increase throttle response to mask the actual output of their tunes by giving a very peaky feeling under acceleration, TuneZilla tunes are designed to make the most usable and consistent power curve possible to maintain a strong pull without a heavy fall off midway through the power band. All while generating peak power as early as possible in the RPM range. Most off the shelf tunes advertise an attractive peak power figure but suffer from a sudden drop in torque and a lower torque curve throughout the remainder of the RPM range.
Fitment/Applications:
- 2015-2018 VW Mk6 Jetta 1.8T Gen 3 TSI
- 2015-2018 VW NMS Passat 1.8T Gen 3 TSI
Included Optional Features
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Selectable in Instatune |
Feature |
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Left Foot Brake Fix |
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Overrun Crackle |
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Hard cut Limiter |
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ECU Stages
Stage 1 - 91 Octane - 206 HP / 265 LB-FT (+36 HP / +66 LB-FT)
Stage 1 - 93 Octane - 234 HP / 259 LB-FT (+64 HP / 60 LB-FT)
Features
- INCREASED REV LIMITER
- ADJUST TIMING TO OPTIMIZE HIGHER OCTANE FUEL
- ADJUST BOOST REQUEST VALUES
- INCREASE THROTTLE RESPONSE
- OPTIMIZED FUEL TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
- HIGH AND LOW TORQUE FILES
- HIGH OIL PRESSURE SWITCH POINT LOWERED FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY
- OPTIONAL MAP SWITCHING*
- OPTIONAL LEFT FOOT BRAKE FIX
- OPTIONAL OVERRUN CRACKLES
- OPTIONAL HARD CUT LIMITER
Requirements
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Upgrade |
Requirement |
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91 Oct / 95 RON |
Required |
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DSG Tune |
Recommended |
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Clutch Upgrade (manual) |
Recommended |
Notes
- Suitable for manual / Aisin / DSG gearboxes
However, A Stage 1 DSG tune is required if the vehicle has a DSG transmission - Hard cut limiter is available for both manual transmission and DSG equipped cars, when equipped with DSG the limiter will only work in manual mode if auto upshift is disabled.
- 91 & 93 octane tunes available
- *Map switching tunes are available as a custom request only, they are not on InstaTune
Stage 2 - 91 Octane - 218 HP / 270 LB-FT (+48 HP / 71 LB-FT)
Stage 2 - 93 Octane - 235 HP / 288 LB-FT (+65 HP / +89 LB-FT)
The Stage 2 files for the 1.8T EA888.3 engine satisfies the gap that separates the Jetta 1.8T from the Mk7 GTI 2.0T. Increasing output to an eye watering 288 ft-lb of real, usable torque, the TuneZilla Stage 2 files also improve throttle response and drivability to a level that feels akin to the flagship FWD hot hatch of the VW brand. Leaving your wallet with more room to breath so you can upgrade tires and brakes to hunt down GTI's on the open track.
Features
- INCREASED REV LIMITER
- ADJUST TIMING TO OPTIMIZE HIGHER OCTANE FUEL
- ADJUST BOOST REQUEST VALUES
- INCREASE THROTTLE RESPONSE
- OPTIMIZED FUEL TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
- HIGH AND LOW TORQUE FILES
- HIGH OIL PRESSURE SWITCH POINT LOWERED FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY
- OPTIONAL MAP SWITCHING*
- OPTIONAL OVERRUN CRACKLES
- OPTIONAL LEFT FOOT BRAKING
Requirements
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Upgrade |
Requirement |
|---|---|
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91 Oct / 95 RON |
Required |
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Downpipe Upgrade |
Required |
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Intercooler Upgrade |
Recommended |
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Clutch (manual) |
Recommended |
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DSG Tune |
Required |
Notes
- Clutch Upgrade recommended (Manual Transmission only)
- A DSG tune is required if the vehicle has a DSG transmission
- *Map switching tunes are available VIA tune request only, they are not on InstaTune.
- Hard cut limiter is available for both manual transmission and DSG equipped cars, when equipped with DSG the limiter will only work in manual mode if auto upshift is disabled.
Custom Tuning
If you feel that the existing TuneZilla tune offerings will not work for your application or your intended use, you can request Custom Tuning. Custom Tuning must be requested through the TuneZilla Ticket system, and you must provide vehicle information as well as hardware (upgrades) information. Once submitted, TuneZilla's team of calibrators will evaluate your request and determine if Custom Tuning can achieve your goals. If they are able to do this, your Tune Request will be accepted.
Custom Tuning requires heavy participation from you, and possibly us. TuneZilla's Calibrators will require that the vehicle has access to dyno time (available at our Maryland Shop Location if you are local) when needed, and data logging is required. If you are not comfortable with data logging, and if you may not be able to access a facility with a dyno (many facilities will rent dyno time) custom tuning may not be possible for you.
Custom Tuning vs. Off The Shelf Tuning
We understand that end users have varying driving styles and build purposes, which is why TuneZilla offers revisions on all of their Off-The-Shelf tunes. By offering Custom Tuning to customers, TuneZilla can be sure you are getting the most out of your vehicle with your specific parts upgrades. The TuneZilla OTS (off-the-shelf) maps are tested in house with as many variables as possible to ensure even if you don’t want to customize your tune, your vehicle’s OEM sensors and adaptations will still be able to optimize our tunes to your region’s fuel and most bolt-on upgrades. Tune Revisions are not the same as Custom Tunes. See TuneZilla Terms and Conditions for their re-tune policy (section 4b)
TuneZilla believes it’s important for customers to understand what is happening inside their engine so they can make informative decisions. The TuneZilla LOG VIEWER automatically generates your vehicles data log .csv files into easy to read graphs which can then be viewed by their Calibrators to find areas of optimization on your vehicle. Not only can this data be used to optimize your tunes, but a lot of troubleshooting and diagnosing can be done by comparing requested data to actual data at a glance.
In many cases, custom tuning is not required. If you are unsure if you will benefit from a Custom Tune, or are interested in getting a Custom Tune, please reach out to our team for more information.
Installation Options
Choose between installing yourself, or if you're local to us, our Aberdeen, MD shop can install this tune for you.
At Home Installation
In order to install this tune yourself, you will need a FlashZilla Pro tuning device and a computer installed with a Windows 10 or newer operating system. You may add a FlashZilla Pro to your order by selecting the option above.
If you already have access to a FlashZilla Pro tuning device, simply select the option above and we'll contact you about how you can add this tune to your existing account or how to create a new one if you don't already have one.
Professional Installation
If you are local to our Aberdeen, MD shop and would prefer to have us install this tune for you, please select the option above, place your order and we will contact you to set up an appointment.
