APR 2.0 TSI Valvelift ECU Upgrade

Automobile Magazine Review of APR Software

APR is pleased to present the ultimate ECU Upgrade for the 2.0 TSI Valvelift engine. After months of long nights and many hours of testing, development and more testing, we are pleased to offer you an ECU recalibration that is second to none. APR's extensive research and development provides you with a powerful ECU Upgrade with no loss of drivability or reliability. Expect increases in low-end torque, improved throttle response and a smoother, more powerful top end.

The APR 2.0 TSI Valvelift ECU Upgrade is an expertly recalibrated engine control strategy that remaps the boost pressure, timing and air fuel ratios to provide smooth and reliable power as if intended by the OEM. APR's ECU Upgrade is developed to work within the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier specifications for engine component stress tolerances and performance specifications. APR's ECU Upgrades are available in octane specific versions to allow you to take full advantage of the fuel quality available in your area. APR's patented EMCS functionality puts the control of the engine's operation at your finger tips and allows for additional features and options to be installed to your OEM ECU.

Stage I and Stage II ECU Upgrade

A Stage I ECU Upgrade gives you higher peak numbers of 241 horsepower and 300lb-ft. of torque with gains of up to 27 horsepower and 24lb-ft throughout the power band! APR's ECU Upgrade is the best power per dollar modification for the new 2.0 TSI Valvelift and gives it just the extra edge these cars lack from the factory without pushing the limits. With factory like smoothness and drivability APR's ECU Upgrade will fill the void in an otherwise excellent car.

APR Stage I customers are entitled to a free Stage II ECU Upgrade to take full advantage of the APR High Flow Downpipe Exhaust System. The free flowing APR Downpipe results in lower EGTs allowing APR's Engineers to safely incresae the 2.0 TSI Valvelift engine's output to 281 HP and 314 ft-lbs of torque representing a 72 horsepower and 64 ft-lbs of torque increase over stock! The APR Stage II ECU Upgrade requires a high flow downpipe.

Dyno Performance

APR Stage I ECU Upgrade Calibration Report
  Stock
As Reported by Audi
Stock
As Measured by APR
APR Stage I
93 (R+M)/2 Octane
APR Stage II
93 (R+M)/2 Octane
Speed Limit Limited Limited Unlimited Unlimited
Power (HP) 211 HP 221 HP 241 HP 281 HP
Torque (LB-FT) 258 TQ 290 TQ 300 TQ 314 TQ
Largest Power Gain Over Stock (HP@RPM)     27 HP @ 6,150 RPM 72 HP @ 6,500 RPM
Largest Torque Gain Over Stock (LB-FT@RPM)     24 TQ @ 5,400 RPM 64 TQ @ 5,400 RPM
Application Guide
Vehicle Market Engine Transmission Price(税別)  
TT ROW 2.0 TFSI With Audi Valvelift 6MT & S-Tronic ¥160,000
Program Switching Technology
Options Price(税別)
second programs (i.e. - Stock and Chipped) ¥30,000
third programs ¥10,000
fourth programs ¥10,000
Other Available Options
Options Price(税別)
Security Lockout ¥10,000
Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment (FCE/TBA) ¥10,000
Anti-Theft System ¥10,000

EMCS

EMCS is APR's revolutionary patented Enhanced Modular Chipping System. EMCS is an industry leading technology that brings many new features to the automotive enthusiast. This technology was developed exclusively by Audi Performance & Racing, LLC and demonstrates APR's continued commitment to lead the industry with the most technologically advanced products available.

Want chipped mode? Want to be able to switch back to your stock settings? Want a race mode to run 100 octane fuel at the track? How about a valet mode that limits power? EMCS is the lone technology on the market that can give you all of these options. No changing of the chip or ECU is required. These programs are available at the touch of a button.

Other companies have attempted to imitate EMCS with clumsy external switching devices that only replace portions of a "base" calibration. EMCS is still the only Bosch Motronic Engine Management System enhancement that gives the ECU the ability to completely rewrite the entire operating map data when selecting different programming options. This allows for completely new and independent calibrations for each program selected giving you the best, most powerful and complete Stock Modes, 91, 93 and 100 octane Performance Modes and Valet Modes.

and independent calibrations for each program selected giving you the best, most powerful and complete Stock Modes, 91, 93 and 100 octane Performance Modes and Valet Modes.

APR's EMCS features and program modes are activated via your OEM cruise control buttons for ease of use and stealth. Your cruise control will continue to function as normal, but will give you the ability to scroll through the programs you have purchased with your APR ECU Upgrade. The procedure is simple and involves only two steps.

APR Mobile

APR Mobile is a simple yet powerful tool designed to enhance the APR tuning experience.

APR Mobile

APR Mobile installs on smart phones, tablets and other devices and provides a wireless connection to the vehicle’s engine control unit or ECU. Once connected, the device can be used to access APR’s EMCS program switching features, read and clear fault codes and data log the ECU at high data rates not found on other commercially available tools. The app can also be used to access APR’s latest news articles, locate dealers in APR’s network and review previously saved data logging sessions.

To learn more about APR Mobile, please visit our product page.

How EMCS Works

Step 1

Press and hold the "set" button on your cruise control. After approximately five seconds, the "check engine" light on your dash will begin to blink once per second. This will tell you that you are activating program one. This blinking sequence will continue for approximately five seconds.

After this five second interval, the "check engine" light will begin blinking twice per second. This will indicate that you have activated the second program. This process is continued to access any remaining programs you may have purchased. (three blinks = program three, four blinks = program four).

Step 2

Once you have activated the desired program, simply release the "set" button. The "check engine" light will stop flashing. Turn the ignition key off for 10 seconds, turn the key back on, and you will be locked in that program until you change it again.

It's that simple.

Available Features

APR's EMCS is a truly modular system that allows for future enhancements and features to be added as they are developed without the need for additional hardware. EMCS makes the following advanced features possible:

  • Program Switching Enables you to swap between two or more engine programs using the cruise control stalk. All cars have stock and standard chipped program versions available. Valet, race-gas, and other specialty programs are available for most models.
  • Fault Code Erase/Throttle Body Alignment (FCE/TBA) Fault Code Erase allows you to erase and reset engine related trouble codes without having to use a specialty tool. Throttle Body Alignment allows you to manually perform throttle-body adaptation.
  • Security Lockout Prevents unauthorized personnel from accessing EMCS functions. The user may select any 2 to 4 digit security code. The security code is entered using the cruise control buttons.
  • Anti-Theft You can render your car immobile to thieves, even if there is an attempt to start the car with your own key! For more information about Anti-Theft, click here.

Installation Options

APR's ECU Upgrade is able to be installed by APR's professional dealer network or by APR directly. Some applications are available to be installed via DirectPort programming without removing your ECU or even opening the hood. Some ECUs must be removed from the vehicle for DirectPort Programming. DirectPort Programming is not available for all late 1990 / early 2000 models and in these rare cases EMCS Modules are able to be soldered to the ECU. In the event there is not an APR dealer near, you also have the option to remove your ECU and send it to APR Headquarters for installation.

DirectPort Programming

DirectPort Programming is another industry first brought to you by APR. DirectPort Programming is also referred to as "flashing" the ECU with the new operating software contained in APR's ECU Upgrade. No more soldering additional hardware to expensive and delicate factory electronics. DirectPort Programming facilitates ease of installation and offers new features to give you even more flexibility with your OEM ECU. DirectPort Programming is only available by bringing your car to an APR dealer or by mailing your ECU to APR directly.

Find a Dealer

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