Description

Overview

APR's ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to improve engine performance. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR's optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine's capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The ECU Upgrades are available with various features and supported octane levels and each stage is compatible with most typical bolt-on modifications. The software is installed to the vehicle's factory ECU through the OBD-II port, resulting in a clean and headache-free install. Furthermore, for those looking for tuning with a limited powertrain warranty, APR Plus has you covered!

Fits 2013-2018 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta

Features:

Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
Free Updates - Get free updates for life

Important fuel quality information
Important fuel quality information

Find your boxcode and revision
Find your boxcode and revision

APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Plus Warranty Booklet

CARB EO Document
Lists applicable vehicles and scenarios

Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.

Our ECU Upgrades are available in multiple configurations. Installation of additional performance hardware, such as an intercooler or intake systems, may provide further performance improvements.

APR Stage 1

The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 255-272 HP and 331-341 FT-LBS of torque.

APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 91 RON, 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.

APR Calibration Report

STAGE	HP	TQ	MAX GAIN	MAX GAIN
Stock As Reported by VAG	210 HP	207 FT-LBS
Stock As Measured by APR	229 HP	228 FT-LBS
APR PLUS
87 AKI	255 HP	280 FT-LBS	+42 HP	+57 FT-LBS
STAGE 1
87 AKI	255 HP	280 FT-LBS	+42 HP	+57 FT-LBS
91 AKI / 95 RON	265 HP	293 FT-LBS	+52 HP	+69 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	272 HP	298 FT-LBS	+56 HP	+74 FT-LBS
STAGE 2
91 AKI / 95 RON	290 HP	331 FT-LBS	+78 HP	+104 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	297 HP	338 FT-LBS	+85 HP	+111 FT-LBS
93 AKI / 98 RON	308 HP	341 FT-LBS	+95 HP	+117 FT-LBS

Acceleration Testing

2014 JETTA 5MT	0-60 MPH	0-62 MPH	0-100 KPH	0-100 MPH	60-120 MPH	62-124 MPH	100-200 KPH	60-130 MPH	30-130 MPH
Stock	6.885	7.223	7.244	15.868	16.093	19.287	19.426	23.370	26.915
APR Stage 1 (93 AKI)	6.754	7.030	7.049	14.014	13.204	15.462	15.554	18.541	21.649
APR Stage 1 (100 AKI)	6.342	6.645	6.662	13.433	13.809	14.998	15.808	17.806	21.162

The APR Difference

Who we are - We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!

What we do - We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t take risks. We do it the right way.

How we differ - With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, we’re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!