iE Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 GTI

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LEADING FEATURES

  • Innovative mobile tuning for an easy install

  • Thrilling power and acceleration gains

  • Stage 1 up to 377HP and 433ft-lbs
  • Stage 2 up to 388HP and 443ft-lbs
  • 91, 93, 104, & E85 fuel maps (95, 98, 108 RON)

  • Compatible with stock hardware or basic bolt-ons

  • Full torque and power with or without transmission tune

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!

BLUETOOTH
TUNING

LIVE GAUGE
DISPLAY

OCTANE
SWITCHING

FAST & EASY
SUPPORT

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 STAGES

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE

STAGE 1

UP TO 377 HP & 433 FT-LBS TORQUE

The iE Stage 1 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, 93, and 104 octane
  • Includes E60-E85 ethanol
  • 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

STAGE 2

UP TO 388 HP & 443 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 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 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

OPTIONAL

REQUIRED

OPTIONAL

REQUIRED

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL

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

INCLUDED FEATURES

E85 READY

Ethanol is like rocket fuel for your GTI! 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 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 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

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.



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POWER RESULTS

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

STAGE / FUEL HORSEPOWER TORQUE

Stock VW/Audi advertised numbers

241 HP

273 FT-LBS

Stock IE dyno numbers

256 HP

323 FT-LBS

Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON

331 HP

403 FT-LBS

Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON

337 HP

412 FT-LBS

Stage 1 104 AKI / 108 RON

354 HP

437 FT-LBS

Stage 1 Ethanol E60-E85

377 HP

433 FT-LBS

Stage 2 91 AKI / 95 RON

348 HP

418 FT-LBS

Stage 2 93 AKI / 98 RON

353 HP

418 FT-LBS

Stage 2 104 AKI / 108 RON

366 HP

437 FT-LBS

Stage 2 Ethanol E60-E85

388 HP

433 FT-LBS

DYNO CHARTS

Dyno numbers are for reference against stock numbers only. Personal dyno results will vary depending on fuel quality, local conditions, dyno brand, and correction factors.

TUNE UPDATES
Your tune purchase entitles you to free updates to any tune revisions, new octanes, standard features, or software updates. In the event the original vehicle manufacturer issues an ECU or TCU update, this will also be included to you through iE at no additional charge.

POWERLINK VINS
Have multiple cars in the family or friends that are also ready for an iE Tune? Your POWERlink Flash Tool can be used on up to 5 different vehicle VINs. Tunes sold separately.

TUNE REGISTRATION
Once a tune purchase is applied to your vehicle's ECU or TCU, the tune is permanently registered to the vehicle and non-transferable to other vehicles. Tunes can be transferred to a second party in the event of vehicle transfer of ownership only.

REST OF WORLD (ROW) SUPPORT
Although IE does offer ROW purchases of software files, some ECUs available only in certain countries or markets may not be supported in our current file library. If you have access to read your ECU code, please contact us to verify compatibility before purchase.

FITMENT GUIDE

MAKE MODEL YEAR ENGINE

VW

GTI

2022-2025 (MK8)

2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO