Audi Tuning | VW Tuning

APR is pleased to announce 2011/2012 Model Year 2.0 TSI ECU Upgrades are now available for the Jetta, GLI, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Beetle and Eos! Delivering 254 HP and 303 TQ with an APR Stage I Upgrade and over 400 HP with an APR Stage III Turbocharger System, APR customers can experience the same power levels existing customers have enjoyed for years.

In late 2010, VW began delivering several 2011 Model Year vehicles with Bosch’s MED 17.5.2 ECU featuring a new Infineon Tri-Core 1767 processor. Launching a new processor type requires the expertise of APR’s Electrical Engineers to fully dissect, reverse engineer and gain a deep intimate knowledge of the new architecture before software development can begin.

Earlier this year, Volkswagen of America contacted APR to Engineer an all-new Stage IV Turbocharger System to showcase the awesome potential of the 2.0 TSI engine found in the new MK6 Jetta GLI. Upon delivery in May, APR found the Jetta was equipped with the new MED 17.5.2 ECU and required extensive development to meet Volkswagen’s expectations of an early delivery at Waterfest, 2011. With months of R&D previously dedicated to the new ECU, APR was able to write software for a 500 HP 2.0 TSI Stage 4 engine build, completing this seemingly impossible project before the GLI had even been released to the North American market.

APR’s Electrical Engineers were then tasked with creating tools necessary for any APR Dealer to flash the ECU in a convenient manor. APR has continued to reinvest in human capitol and as the Engineering department continues to grow, development of new ECU types should be available at a more rapid rate in the future.

APR’s forthcoming Universal Programming Device will allow APR Dealers to flash a multitude of ECU makes and models, in house, without sending customer ECU’s to APR’s HQ. APR anticipates dealer flashing by December 2011. While development of this tool continues, ECU’s will be sent directly to APR’s HQ for upgrading. Depending on ECU, please allow for a one to two business day turn around.

ECU Software is now available for the following vehicles:

2011-2012 – CC – 2.0 TSI

2011-2012 – Passat – 2.0 TSI

2011-2012 – Tiguan – 2.0 TSI

2011-2012 – Jetta – 2.0 TSI

2012 – Jetta GLI – 2.0 TSI

2011-2012 – Eos – 2.0 TSI

2012 – The Beetle – 2.0 TSI

All other existing 2.0 TSI ECU upgrades are still available at APR dealers around the world.

APR has the following stages available with APR’s Patented EMCS Programs Switching features:

APR Stage I
For use on a completely stock vehicle, or with light bolt on modifications.

APR Stage II
For use with a high flow exhaust system and other bolt on modifications.

APR K04 Turbocharger System
Included with purchase of our APR K04 Turbocharger System.

APR Stage III Turbocharger System
Included with purchase of our APR Stage III Turbocharger System.

APR has announced the release of their Stage 3 Turbo Kit for the TSI!!

We have verified the availability of some VW Mk5 and Audi A3/A4 TSI ECU upgrades from APR… Those of you who have been waiting, wait no longer! Stop by between 10am and 5pm Monday through Friday to receive your APR ECU upgrade!

There are very few differences between the 2008 and 2009 VW Mk5 GTI but the most noticeable difference is found under the hood. VW’s TSI motor is the latest revision over the previous FSI version and differs slightly in that it is timing chain driven as opposed to having a timing belt.

This particular car is coming in tomorrow for H&R’s Street Performance Coil-Overs and 24mm Adjustable Rear Anti-sway Bar. APR is just days away from releasing TSI specific software and the car should be back for the power upgrade early next week. We’ll keep you posted!