Full torque and power with or without transmission tune
Tune Features
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!
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.
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.
Power Results
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
StockIE 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.
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