We're excited to announce our Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades are now available for the Volkswagen Golf R (MK8), Arteon, and Audi S3 (8Y) 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 engine with the Continental Simos 19 ECU! Expect massive gains with up to 398-455 HP with 385-436 FT-LBS of torque on tap, depending on octane and mods! This represents up to 43-51% more horsepower at the wheels, over stock! Dramatically more power is offered with our turbocharger system upgrade! Additionally APR Plus is available which adds a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty and is offered on our 91 AKI ECU upgrades!
Features:
Delivers up to 398-442 HP with 385-430 FT-LBS (Stage 1)
Delivers up to 410-455 HP with 389-436 FT-LBS (Stage 2)
Delivers up to 478-543 HP with 409-435 FT-LBS (Stage 3)
Max gains of +64-112 HP and +76-118 FT-LBS at the wheels (Stage 1)
Max gains of +74-123 HP and +80-125 FT-LBS at the wheels (Stage 2)
Max gains of +127-193 HP and +96-145 FT-LBS at the wheels (Stage 3)
HP gains as high as 22-44% over stock at the wheels (Stage 1)
HP gains as high as 26-51% over stock at the wheels (Stage 2)
Torque gains as high as 26-41% over stock at the wheels (Stage 1)
Torque gains as high as 28-44% over stock at the wheels (Stage 2)
Supports 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, and E60-E85 fuel grades (Stage 1, 2, and 3) (NAR)
Ethanol support with no additional hardware required (Stage 1, 2 & 3)
Factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty (APR Plus)
Makes more power with more mods without a new reflash
TCU Upgrade not required for full torque files
Optional TCU specific file with further acceleration enhancements
Standing RPM soft limiter increased
Left-foot braking / brake boosting added
Speed limiter removed
Auto Start/Stop defaults to your last picked option
Properly rescaled performance gauges
Properly rescaled boost gauge
Linear throttle mapping
Flat torque mapping
Optional torque limited mapping available for manual transmissions
ECO mode limits output to further promote fuel savings
No additional hardware or software required
Supports standard bolt on modifications and TCU upgrades
Larger turbocharger Stage 3 software available
Optimized thermal management and additional protection
Optimized high-gear LSPI protection and turbocharger protection added
Flash counter does not increase with each flash
Free lifetime updates
Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal required)
30 day money back guarantee
Specs
Brand
APR
Emission Code
7
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharged
Engine Configuration
I4
Engine Displacement
2.0L
Engine Family
EA888 Gen 4
Engine Orientation
Transverse
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Install Type
APR Dealer (Software Price Shown)
Market
NAR
Product Type
ECU Upgrade
Tuning (Engine Control Unit Upgrades)
Part Number
ECU-20T-EA888-4-LK3
Emissions
This part is legal under the provisions of EPA’s Tampering Policy dated November 23rd, 2020. The company has reasonable basis (test results) to verify that this product allows the vehicle to operate within legal emissions standards and is therefore legal to be sold for on-street use in all states that accept the legal provisions of the Clean Air Act and the EPA Tampering Policy. This product is NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Testing with the California Air Resources Board, in order to achieve 50-state compliance, is pending with CARB. Once testing is complete with California, and an E.O. number is issued, this product will be updated to 50-state legal status.
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OFF-ROAD USE POLICY & EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE NOTICE
California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals such as lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Under the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §7522(a)(3)), it is illegal to manufacture, sell,
install, or use any part that defeats or alters a motor vehicle’s emission control system for use on public
roads. Unless a product has received an Executive Order (EO) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB),
it is not legal for use or installation on any pollution-controlled vehicle driven on public highways.
Civil penalties up to $4,819 per violation per vehicle
Possible criminal penalties under the Clean Air Act
Revocation of registration or smog certification by DMV or local authorities
State & Local Regulations:
Some states have CARB-equivalent or independent emissions laws. Customers are responsible for verifying local
regulations before purchasing or installing emissions-related products.
Intended Use & Customer Certification:
All performance, racing, or competition parts sold by this company are intended solely for off-road,
closed-course, or competition use on vehicles that are never registered or used on public highways.
Company Policy Statement
Kies Motorsports, LLC sells and markets these products for lawful use only. We do not condone or authorize the
use of emission-control defeat devices or any modification that violates the Clean Air Act or state
regulations.
