iE Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 Golf R And Audi 8Y S3

iE Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 Golf R And Audi 8Y S3

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HUGE POWER GAINS

UP TO 462 HORSEPOWER & 460 FT-LBS TORQUE!

TRUEFLEX ETHANOL

iE TRUEFLEX IS THE INNOVATIVE FLEX-FUEL E85 SOLUTION FOR YOUR 2022+ VW GOLF R or AUDI S3. RUNNING ETHANOL UNLOCKS MASSIVE POWER GAINS OVER PREMIUM GASOLINE. NO SWITCHING TUNES OR WORRYING ABOUT BLENDS, JUST FILL & GO!

POWERLINK MOBILE

TUNE YOUR CAR, CHANGE OCTANES, UPGRADE HARDWARE, PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS, MONITOR LIVE GAUGE DATA, AND MORE ALL FROM YOUR APPLE OR ANDROID PHONE.

iE POWERlink Mobile Tuning

LOADED WITH FEATURES

AUTOPROTECT, RAISED REV LIMIT, FREE REVVING, EXHAUST CRACKLES, LAUNCH STRATEGY, RE-CALIBRATED BOOST GUAGE, AND SO MUCH MORE! OVER 20 AVAILABLE TUNE FEATURES AND COUNTING!

POWER RESULTS

91 AKI (95 RON) 93 AKI (98 RON) TRUEFLEX

STOCK TUNE
Audi advertised output

315
HP

295
TQ



STOCK TUNE
(iE dyno results)

324
HP

330
TQ



STAGE 1 CORE
(No hardware upgrades)

385
HP

403
TQ

397
HP

407
TQ


STAGE 1 PRO
(Unlocks TrueFlex Feature)

385
HP

403
TQ

397
HP

407
TQ

457
HP

460
TQ

STAGE 2 PRO
(Upgraded Hardware)

420
HP

423
TQ

429
HP

427
TQ

462
HP

460
TQ

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

HP = Horsepower
TQ = Torque measured in ft-lbs

DYNO CHARTS

BHP/BTQ measure the power output at the engine’s flywheel (where the engine transfers its power to the transmission).

WHP/WTQ measure the power output at the wheels. Some power is lost in the driveline resulting in slightly lower measurements.

CHOOSE YOUR TUNE SUITE

iE tuning suites give you more freedom, more customization, and a more flexible upgrade path. Choose the features you want within each tuning suite. Start with our "Core" tune for instant power, then easily move up to "Pro Suite" for features like crackles, hardware support, TrueFlex ethanol and more.

CORE

MAX POWER:
397 HP // 407 TQ

STANDARD FEATURES:

+ POWERlink MOBILE
+ AUTOPROTECT
+ 7000RPM LIMIT
+ FREE REVVING ENABLED
+ SPEED LIMITER DISABLED
+ BRAKE BOOST ENABLED
+ LAUNCH CONTROL FAN STRATEGY
+ START/STOP MEMORY
+ MMI TRUEBOOST
+ BOOST GAUGE RE-CALIBRATED
+ FREE LIFETIME SUPPORT

ADVANCED FEATURES:

+ STAGE 1
- STAGE 2
- EXHAUST CRACKLES

FUEL OPTIONS:

+ 91 OCTANE
+ 93 OCTANE
- TRUEFLEX ETHANOL

OPTIMIZED HARDWARE:

- AIR INTAKE
- INTERCOOLER
- DOWNPIPE
- CATBACK EXHAUST
- TRUEFLEX HARDWARE

PRO

MAX POWER:
462 HP // 460 TQ

STANDARD FEATURES:

+ POWERlink MOBILE
+ AUTOPROTECT
+ 7000RPM LIMIT
+ FREE REVVING ENABLED
+ SPEED LIMITER DISABLED
+ BRAKE BOOST ENABLED
+ LAUNCH CONTROL FAN STRATEGY
+ START/STOP MEMORY
+ MMI TRUEBOOST
+ BOOST GAUGE RE-CALIBRATED
+ FREE LIFETIME SUPPORT

ADVANCED FEATURES:

+ STAGE 1
+ STAGE 2  *1*
+ EXHAUST CRACKLES

FUEL OPTIONS:

+ 91 OCTANE
+ 93 OCTANE
+ TRUEFLEX ETHANOL  *2* 

OPTIMIZED HARDWARE:

+ AIR INTAKE
+ INTERCOOLER
+ DOWNPIPE
+ CATBACK EXHAUST
+ TRUEFLEX HARDWARE  *2*

*1* REQUIRES INTAKE & INTERCOOLER

*2* REQUIRES TRUEFLEX HARDWARE KIT

TUNE FEATURES

STAGE 1

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 accelerationceleration.

STAGE 2

Horsepower obsessed? By upgrading your air intake and intercooler you unlock even more power with the jump to Stage 2. This tune feature takes full advantage of increased airflow, lower intake air temps, and faster heat recovery to safely maximize the performance of the stock turbocharger.

TRUEFLEX ETHANOL

Ethanol is like rocket fuel for your Golf R and produces the highest power output due to running cooler and have a higher knock resistance than 91/93 pump gas. iE TrueFlex is a flex-fuel conversion kit that upgrades the factory engine computer to read and instantly adapt to any ethanol blend, unleashing huge power.

LEARN MORE

REV FREE

The raised engine speed limiter of 7000 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.

EXHAUST CRACKLE

Want some disruption on demand? Then equip yourself with Exhaust Crackle for that call of the wild. Let off the accelerator, downshift, or free-rev for a head-turning sound.

RE-CALIBRATED 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.

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.

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.

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.  LEARN MORE

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.

LAUNCH CONTROL FAN 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.

Looking for features, octanes, or tuning options in a different tuning package?

With POWERlink Mobile, upgrading your tuning options is seamless. Simply install the required hardware and use your POWERlink app to purchase the map pack upgrade you only pay the difference in package cost with no extra fees

UPGRADE GUIDE

COMPATIBLE


REQUIRED

NOT COMPATIBLE

HARDWARE PART STAGE 1 STAGE 2

COLD AIR INTAKE

INTERCOOLER

TRUEFLEX HARDWARE *1*

PROCORE DOWNPIPE *2*

CATBACK EXHAUST

*1*  iE TrueFlex Hardware and tuning is required to run ethanol fuel only.

*2* iE's advanced catalyst ProCore Downpipe is the only recommended option. Non-iE downpipes will result in a check-engine light.

FULL POWER ON ANY TRANSMISSION

FOR GTI MODELS WITH LOCKED TRANSMISSION SOMPUTERS, iE TUNING SUITES INCLUDE CUSTOM-CODED PROGRAMMING TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY MANAGE TORQUE SIGNALS TO AND FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ADVANCED STRATEGY SAFELY ENABLES FULL HORSEPOWER & TORQUE, EVEN WITHOUT A TCU TUNE.

QUESTIONS?

WE GOT YOU

Not sure if it fits or what to mod first? Our in-house team of Mod Gurus are serious motorheads with big brains and the know-how to steer you right.

VEHICLE FITMENT

MAKE MODEL YEAR

VW

GOLF R

2022-2025 (MK8)

AUDI

S3

2022-2025 (8Y)

HUGE POWER GAINS

UP TO 462 HORSEPOWER & 460 FT-LBS TORQUE!

TRUEFLEX ETHANOL

iE TRUEFLEX IS THE INNOVATIVE FLEX-FUEL E85 SOLUTION FOR YOUR 2022+ VW GOLF R or S3. RUNNING ETHANOL UNLOCKS MASSIVE POWER GAINS OVER PREMIUM GASOLINE. NO SWITCHING TUNES OR WORRYING ABOUT BLENDS, JUST FILL & GO!

POWERLINK MOBILE

TUNE YOUR CAR, CHANGE OCTANES, UPGRADE HARDWARE, PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS, MONITOR LIVE GAUGE DATA, AND MORE ALL FROM YOUR APPLE OR ANDROID PHONE.

LOADED WITH FEATURES

AUTOPROTECT, RAISED REV LIMIT, FREE REVVING, EXHAUST CRACKLES, LAUNCH STRATEGY, RE-CALIBRATED BOOST GUAGE, AND SO MUCH MORE! OVER 20 AVAILABLE TUNE FEATURES AND COUNTING!

POWER
RESULTS

91 93 TRUEFLEX

STOCK TUNE
Audi adv. output

315
HP

295
TQ



STOCK TUNE
(iE dyno results)

324
HP

330
TQ



STAGE 1 CORE
(No hardware upgrades)

385
HP

403
TQ

397
HP

407
TQ


STAGE 1 PRO
(Unlocks TrueFlex Feature)

385
HP

403
TQ

397
HP

407
TQ

457
HP

460
TQ

STAGE 2 PRO
(Upgraded Hardware)

420
HP

423
TQ

429
HP

427
TQ

462
HP

460TQ

HP = Horsepower
TQ = Torque measured in ft-lbs

DYNO
CHARTS

BHP/BTQ measure the power output at the engine’s flywheel (where the engine transfers its power to the transmission).

WHP/WTQ measure the power output at the wheels. Some power is lost in the driveline resulting in slightly lower measurements.

CHOOSE YOUR TUNE SUITE

iE tuning suites give you more freedom, more customization, and a more flexible upgrade path. Choose the features you want within each tuning suite. Start with our "Core" tune for instant power, then easily move up to "Pro Suite" for features like crackles, hardware support TrueFlex ethanol and more.

< SWIPE TO EXPLORE SUITES >

CORE

MAX POWER:
397 HP // 407 TQ

STANDARD FEATURES:

+ POWERlink MOBILE
+ AUTOPROTECT
+ 7000RPM LIMIT
+ FREE REVVING ENABLED
+ SPEED LIMITER DISABLED
+ BRAKE BOOST ENABLED
+ LAUNCH CONTROL FAN STRATEGY
+ START/STOP MEMORY
+ MMI TRUEBOOST
+ BOOST GAUGE RE-CALIBRATED
+ FREE LIFETIME SUPPORT

ADVANCED FEATURES:

+ STAGE 1
- STAGE 2
- EXHAUST CRACKLES

FUEL OPTIONS:

+ 91 OCTANE
+ 93 OCTANE
- TRUEFLEX ETHANOL

OPTIMIZED HARDWARE:

- AIR INTAKE
- INTERCOOLER
- DOWNPIPE
- CATBACK EXHAUST
- TRUEFLEX HARDWARE

*1* REQUIRES INTAKE & INTERCOOLER

*2* REQUIRES TRUEFLEX HARDWARE KIT

PRO

MAX POWER:
462 HP // 460 TQ

STANDARD FEATURES:

+ POWERlink MOBILE
+ AUTOPROTECT
+ 7000RPM LIMIT
+ FREE REVVING ENABLED
+ SPEED LIMITER DISABLED
+ BRAKE BOOST ENABLED
+ LAUNCH CONTROL FAN STRATEGY
+ START/STOP MEMORY
+ MMI TRUEBOOST
+ BOOST GAUGE RE-CALIBRATED
+ FREE LIFETIME SUPPORT

ADVANCED FEATURES:

+ STAGE 1
+ STAGE 2  *1*
+ EXHAUST CRACKLES

FUEL OPTIONS:

+ 91 OCTANE
+ 93 OCTANE
+ TRUEFLEX ETHANOL  *2* 

OPTIMIZED HARDWARE:

+ AIR INTAKE
+ INTERCOOLER
+ DOWNPIPE
+ CATBACK EXHAUST
+ TRUEFLEX HARDWARE  *2*

*1* REQUIRES INTAKE & INTERCOOLER

*2* REQUIRES TRUEFLEX HARDWARE KIT

TUNE
FEATURES

< SWIPE TO EXPLORE SUITES >

STAGE 1

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.

STAGE 2

Horsepower obsessed? By upgrading your air intake and intercooler you unlock even more power with the jump to Stage 2. This tune feature takes full advantage of increased airflow, lower intake air temps, and faster heat recovery to safely maximize the performance of the stock turbocharger.

TRUEFLEX ETHANOL

Ethanol is like rocket fuel for your GTI and produces the highest power output due to running cooler and have a higher knock resistance than 91/93 pump gas. iE TrueFlex is a flex-fuel conversion kit that upgrades the factory engine computer to read and instantly adapt to any ethanol blend, unleashing huge power.

LEARN MORE

REV FREE

The raised engine speed limiter of 7000 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.

EXHAUST CRACKLE

Want some disruption on demand? Then equip yourself with Exhaust Crackle for that call of the wild. Let off the accelerator, downshift, or free-rev for a head-turning sound.

RE-CALIBRATED 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.

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.

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.

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.

LEARN MORE

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.

LAUNCH CONTROL FAN 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.

Looking for features, octanes, or tuning options in a different tuning package?

With POWERlink Mobile, upgrading your tuning options is seamless. Simply install the required hardware and use your POWERlink app to purchase the map pack upgrade you only pay the difference in package cost with no extra fees

UPGRADE
GUIDE

COMPATIBLE

REQUIRED

NOT COMPATIBLE

UPGRADE STAGE 1 STAGE 2

COLD AIR INTAKE

INTERCOOLER

TRUEFLEX HARDWARE *1*

PROCORE DOWNPIPE *2*

CATBACK EXHAUST

*1*  iE TrueFlex Hardware and tuning is required to run ethanol fuel only.

*2* iE's advanced catalyst ProCore Downpipe is the only recommended option. Non-iE downpipes will result in a check-engine light.

FULL POWER
ON ANY TRANSMISSION

FOR GTI MODELS WITH LOCKED TRANSMISSION SOMPUTERS, iE TUNING SUITES INCLUDE CUSTOM-CODED PROGRAMMING TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY MANAGE TORQUE SIGNALS TO AND FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ADVANCED STRATEGY SAFELY ENABLES FULL HORSEPOWER & TORQUE, EVEN WITHOUT A TCU TUNE.

QUESTIONS?

WE GOT YOU

Not sure if it fits or what to mod first? Our in-house team of Mod Gurus are serious motorheads with big brains and the know-how to steer you right.

VEHICLE
FITMENT

MAKE MODEL YEAR

VW

GTI

2022-2025 (MK8)

VW

GOLF R

2022-2025 (MK8)

AUDI

S3

2022-2025 (8Y)

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Really enjoying this tune, woke up the mk8!

I went with the Stage 1 91 tune for now and it has woken up the mk8! Very easy install and quality product! I highly recommend!

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Stage 2 tune

IE nailed their stage 2 tune, it's fast when you want it to be but it still has the daily drive feel in the normal modes. No complaints with the dongle either other then the fact they haven't came out with the stage 3 tune yet lol.

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Stage 2 let's go!!!

This tune is amazing. The car is absolutely insane now. Instant performance gains on a massive level!

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Hands down best tuning in the game!

All three of my cars are tuned through integrated and I couldn’t ask for anything better! The thought and detail they put into all their products are amazing. The best is the built in safety features to keep your car safe when playing hard! Live iE so much!

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First MK7, now MK8 Golf R superb

So impressed with my mk7 stage 1, I got one for my mk8 20AE as soon it was available. Although the throttle response and power noticeable improved my gas mileage was down several mpgs on v1.1.0. Within a couple months v1.2.0 came out and now its perfect. V1.3.0 just came out so I did not hesitate to install it as IE continues to refine this tune. Powerlink gauges is a cool feature but need to understand what all the parameters mean. They have torque (which helps me protect my clutch) and several boost gauges but wish they would add a power gauge, even if its estimated would be useful. PS please go to work on an MK7.75 GLI tune for my wife's car. Seems is IE is stuck at MK6.

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