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All engine safety protocols remain for reliability and long engine life
POWERlink allows file and octane switching in less than 2 minutes
Engineered for all climates and elevations
Simple data logging for diagnosis purposes
Flash back to stock at any time
HOW TO IE TUNE YOUR 2.0T (IS38)
IE ECU Stages for your VW Golf R or Audi S3 2.0T IS38 Turbo (MQB) engine is available for stock engines or with modified hardware for Stage 2. Read below to determine the best stage for your build!
In order to flash your vehicle, you will need an IE POWERlink Direct-port Flash Tool and a Windows 7+ powered laptop. Already own an IE POWERlink cable? Contact us to purchase upgrade credits, there is no fee to upgrade tunes and you only pay the difference in tune cost.
Follow the link provided with your IE POWERlink Flash Tool to download our Flash Wizard software and follow the on-screen directions to tune your MK7 R or 8V S3 in a matter of minutes!
WHAT DOES THE AUDI 2.0T ECU TUNE DO?
Adding an IE Performance ECU Tune to your Golf R packs a serious punch both in performance gains and in additional features resulting in extremely competitive power that will give you the edge on the street or track. IE’s in-house calibration engineers have taken several steps to ensure you a smooth and safe operation by maintaining factory safety limits, or “fail safes”, resulting in reliability. As a final step, the software has been calibrated in test environments that ensure smooth operation in all types of climates and elevations.
AVAILABLE MK7/8V IS38 TUNES
Stage 1 is precisely calibrated to make the most of your stock hardware. Power gains are delivered smoothly across the entire powerband and many performance features have been added. Enthusiasts will have the choice between 91 & 93 fuel octanes and the ability to flash back to stock within minutes. As another added benefit, your IE Stage 1 Tune has been designed to adapt to minor bolt-on modifications, such as an intercooler or intake. Low torque and high torque files are available.
Stage 1 High Torque required & recommended hardware -IE DSG Transmission Tune (required) -IE Cold Air Intake (recommended)
Ready to release every last ounce of power from your stock turbo 2.0T engine? The Stage 2 ECU tune takes full advantage of performance bolt-ons including downpipe, intake, and intercooler. You can install this setup in a single weekend and transform your Golf R or S3 into a true AWD monster with 432HP and 467TQ! Easily switch between free octane tunes whenever you want to add more power with your choice of 91, 93, or 104 octane files. Load Stage 2 and get ready to experience the true power monster that has been hiding under the hood of your MK7 Golf R or 8V S3.
All available tune stages include various octanes at no extra cost. Using the IE POWERlink cable you can switch between octanes as needed. You can load high octane files for race day and run regular pump octane on your daily commute and save at the pump.
STAGE 1 OCTANES:
Pump 95
Pump 98
STAGE 2 OCTANES:
Pump 95
Pump 98
Race Fuel 108
EASY INSTALLATION – TUNE FROM HOME
IE’s own in-house developed POWERlink cable gives you the control to unlock your engine’s true potential from your own garage or driveway. Enjoy the freedom to quickly reflash your car’s engine control unit (ECU) or transmission control unit (TCU) with IE’s line of performance tunes. The cable simply plugs into your vehicle’s OBD-2 port delivering instant access to choose different IE Tune stages to match installed hardware, take advantage of different fuel octanes, flash back to stock, perform engine diagnostics, read/clear codes and gather high-quality operating data via logging.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
The standard warranty policy is 12 months from the delivery date unless otherwise stated. VW Central PTY. LTD. will only warranty manufacturer related defects NOT related to installer error, modification, improper use or vehicle failure.
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