LEADING FEATURES
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Innovative mobile tuning for an easy install
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Thrilling power and acceleration gains
- Stage 1 delivers up to 457HP and 460ft-lbs
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91, 93, 104, & E85 fuel maps (95, 98, 108 RON)
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Compatible with stock hardware or basic bolt-ons
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Available with matching transmission tune
- Full torque and power with or without transmission tune
- ENGINE TUNES
- TRANSMISSION TUNE
- POWER RESULTS
Your VW MK8 Golf R 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
ECU STAGES
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE
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.
STAGE 1
UP TO 457 HP & 460 FT-LBS TORQUE
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 in only minutes from your phone!
- Includes 91, 93, and 104 octane
- Includes E60-E85 ethanol
- RPM limit raised to 7000 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 462 HP & 460 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 deliver 147 HP and 165ft-lbs over stock. Exhaust lovers will love the added overrun/crackle feature.
- Larger power gains with upgraded hardware
- Adds aggressive overrun/crackle in sport/R 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 |
| AIR INTAKE | OPTIONAL | REQUIRED |
| OPTIONAL | REQUIRED | |
| TCU TUNE | OPTIONAL | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
| CATBACK EXHAUST | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL |
| PROCORE DOWNPIPE | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL |
iE's advance catalyst ProCore Downpipe is the only recommended option. Non-iE downpipes will result in a check-engine light.
INCLUDED FEATURES
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TCU TUNE
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE
HARMONIZED POWER
Unlock the full potential of your iE ECU tune with our matching TCU (Transmission Control Unit) tune. Enhancing shift speeds, removing torque limiters, preventing transmission slip, and introducing adjustable launch control, this upgrade delivers a dramatic improvement in launch power, pulling force, shift responsiveness, and overall acceleration.
- Lightning-Fast Shifts: Further improves acceleration and 0-60 times
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Full Power Unleashed: Removes power-restricting torque limiters
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Adjustable Launch Control: Fine-tune your launch to your setup
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Aggressive Torque Cut on Shifts: Maintain boost between gears
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Always-On Gear Display: Displays the current gear in all modes
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Kickdown Disabled in Sport-Manual Mode: No unexpected shifts
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Optimized Shift Scheduling: Shift strategies for faster response
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Raised Manual Auto-Upshift: Increased to 6900 RPM
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Optional No Auto-Upshift: In manual mode, opt to remove automatic upshifts for total gear control.
Important note: Many 2022+ MK8 transmissions are equipped with advanced security locks that prevent tuning. We recommend purchaisng your ECU tune and verifying that your transmission is unlocked before purchasing the TCU tune. Once you own your iE POWERlink, you can easily verify compatibility with your TCU using our easy step-by-step MK8 TCU Unlock Guide.
VARIABLE LAUNCH CONTROL
Get ready for explosive launches with iE’s variable launch control. Choose between three launch RPM settings to dial in the perfect balance of grip and power for your vehicle’s setup. Each setting includes two RPM settings engaged by the throttle position:
- Apply 100% throttle input without engaging the kickdown switch to launch from the minimal chosen RPM.
- Engage full pedal pressure while activating the kickdown switch to launch with additional RPMs, delivering the most aggressive launch.
| LAUNCH SETTING | MINIMUM RPM | MAXIMUM RPM |
| STREET | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| AGGRESSIVE | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| RACE | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
DRIVING ENHANCEMENTS
The stock transmission tuning often doesn’t meet the demands of performance enthusiasts. iE’s TCU tune fully revamps the transmission drive-mapping strategy, ensuring precise, enthusiast-focused performance for every drive. Enjoy a much more responsive transmission with crisp, fast shifts and buttery smooth power delivery.
POWER RESULTS
North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON
| STAGE / FUEL | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE |
| Stock VW/Audi advertised numbers | 315 HP | 295 FT-LBS |
| Stock IE dyno numbers | 324 HP | 330 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON | 385 HP | 403 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON | 397 HP | 407 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 104 AKI / 108 RON | 441 HP | 449 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 Ethanol E60-E85 | 457 HP | 460 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 91 AKI / 95 RON | 420 HP | 423 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 93 AKI / 98 RON | 429 HP | 427 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 104 AKI / 108 RON | 455 HP | 454 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 Ethanol E60-E85 | 462 HP | 460 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 | Golf R | 2022-2025 (MK8) | 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
| AUDI | S3 | 2022-2025 (8Y) | 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
*Some transmissions feature advance security lockouts and are not avialable for tuning, check TCU tab for more info before ordering.