iE Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 Golf R And Audi 8Y S3

iE Performance Engine ECU Tune For VW MK8 Golf R And Audi 8Y S3

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LEADING FEATURES

  • Innovative mobile tuning for an easy install

  • Thrilling power and acceleration gains

  • Stage 1 delivers up to 457HP and 460ft-lbs TQ

  • 91, 93, 104, & E85 fuel maps (95, 98, 108 RON)

  • Compatible with stock hardware or basic bolt-ons

  • Available with matching transmission tune

  • Full torque power with or without transmission tune

Take control of your VW MK8 Golf R or Audi 8Y S3 2.0T with iE'S POWERlink Mobile Tuning Suite. Plug the iE Bluetooth dongle into your vehicle’s OBD II port to create a wireless link to our responsive mobile app. Flash tunes, change launch control settings, switch octanes, upgrade stages, run diagnostics, monitor live data, and more—all from your Apple or Android phone!

BLUETOOTH
TUNING

LIVE GAUGE
DISPLAY

OCTANE
SWITCHING

FAST & EASY
SUPPORT

ECU STAGES

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE

STAGE 1

UP TO 457HP & 460FT-LBS TORQUE

The iE Stage 1 ECU tune is a simple flash-only upgrade that overhauls the factory engine computer and delivers instant power. Enjoy a broader powerband, a thrilling 7000RPM rev limit, enthusiast drive mapping, snappy thorttle response, removed speed limiters, and increased boost pressures for faster 0-60 times and stronger acceleration. Stage 1 can be installed on a stock vehicle and adapts to intake and intercooler upgrades. Includes 91, 93, 104, and E85 octane options.

See the performance tab for power results and dyno charts.

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

While no hardware upgrades are required for Stage 1, upgrading the intake and intercooler will provide increased airflow, lower intake air temps, and quicker heat soak recovery for an overall more efficient and faster vehicle.

PART UPGRADE STAGE 1 NOTES

AIR INTAKE

Optional

TCU TUNE

Recommended

INTERCOOLER

Optional

CATBACK EXHAUST

Optional

DOWNPIPE

X

Not Compatible With Stage 1

INCLUDED FEATURES

E85 ETHANOL FUEL

Unlock the power of ethanol! E85 acts like rocket fuel for your daily driver and offers extreme saefty by running cooler than gasoline and offering high knock resistance. Though fuel consumption increases by up to 35%, E85’s lower cost per gallon compared to 104 race fuel balances out. Stage 1 supports E60-E85 ethanol blends.

REV FREE

Experience more power at higher RPMs with a raised engine speed limiter of 7000 RPM. You can also free-rev your engine in park or neutral with the limiter increased to 6750 RPM.

BRAKE BOOST

Dominate in roll racing with Brake Boost. Hold speed and throttle, then apply brake pressure with your left foot to build boost while rolling, creating a rolling launch and surge of power once the brake is released.

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

Launch control generates a lot of heat. With iE’s Fan Launch Strategy, the cooling fan kicks in at higher speeds when launch control is engaged to keep intake air temperatures low, giving you maximum power from the start.

POWER & SAFETY

Your iE high-performance tune is designed to extract maximum power from the engine and turbocharger while maintaining safety and everyday comfort. All factory safety protocols have been reprogrammed and expanded to accommodate the new tuning parameters. Years of in-house dyno testing, location verification, and advanced fsactory-level testing equipment ensures reliability in any condition. Confidently drive from LA to Pikes Peak, knowing your car is protected and performing at its best.

OPTIMIZED PEDAL MAPPING

The torque request and throttle maps have been etirely reworked to deliver an ultra-responsive and connected driving experience. Enjoy a linear throttle with smooth and depandable power delivery.

" Earned a customer for life
-Brenton

NEXT-LEVEL CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We sweat the details and prioritize customers in everything we do. We want what you want; a simple purchase process with products that exceed expectations. If you have any questions or require support with your tunes; our educated customer support team is standing by. Purchasing an iE tune not only guarantees a quality product, it's a promise that you will always have us in your corner.

We have your back / -Blais Bros.

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

  • Full Power Unleashed: Removes power-restricting torque limiters

  • Adjustable Launch Control: Fine-tune your launch to your setup

  • Aggressive Torque Cut on Shifts: Maintain boost between gears

  • Always-On Gear Display: Displays the current gear in all modes

  • Kickdown Disabled in Sport-Manual Mode: No unexpected shifts

  • Optimized Shift Scheduling: Shift strategies for faster response

  • Raised Manual Auto-Upshift: Increased to 6900 RPM

  • Optional No Auto-Upshift: In manual mode, opt to remove automatic upshifts for total gear control.

Important note: Transmission tuning is compatible with most 2022+ MK8 models. Some transmissions are equipped with advanced security locks that prevent tuning. If your vehicle’s transmission cannot be unlocked, we will provide a full refund for the TCU tune. You can also verify compatibility with your TCU using our easy step-by-step MK8 TCU Unlock Guide.

FULL POWER ON ANY TRANSMISSION

Factory transmission calibrations include torque limiters that reduce engine power when power limits are exceeded. The iE TCU Tune raises these limits, allowing your engine tune to deliver full power and torque. For models with locked TCUs or customers who don’t purchase the TCU tune, iE’s innovative ECU tune communicates torque from the ECU side, ensuring full horsepower and torque output without relying on a reduced power “Low Torque” file or tune.

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

A stage 1 low torque file is included for manual transmissions w/stock clutch.

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.

Questions? / Ask The iE Mod Gurus

FITMENT GUIDE

MAKE MODEL YEAR ENGINE

VW

Golf R

2022-2024 (MK8)

2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO

AUDI

S3

2022-2024 (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.