Inject some adrenaline and excitement into your right foot by adding serious power to your 2015-2018 VW Golf R or Audi S3. In only minutes you can unleash your engine's performance potential while maintaining factory reliability and comfort. Get ready to blow away the competition and transform your peppy 2.0T into a powerhouse monster!
Inject some adrenaline and excitement into your right foot by adding serious power to your 2015-2018 VW Golf R or Audi S3. In only minutes you can unleash your engine's performance potential while maintaining factory reliability and comfort. Get ready to blow away the competition and transform your peppy 2.0T into a powerhouse monster!
SIMPLE DIY
FLASH AT HOME
POWER IN MINUTES
MULTIPLE STAGES
POWER OPTIONS
FUEL OPTIMIZED
INSTANT FUN!
FEATURE PACKED
ENJOY YOUR DRIVE
LEADING FEATURES
- Horsepower & torque gains maximized
- Stock boost control optimized for all conditions
- 91, 93, & 104 pump octanes available (95, 98, & 108 RON)
- Optional TrueFlex adapts from 91 pump all the way to full E85
- Includes optional High Torque & Low Torque files
- Rev limiter increased to 7000 RPM (with DSG flash)
- Launch control torque increased for faster launches
- Brake boosting enabled for rolling launches
- Road speed limiters removed
- Exhaust Crackle feature available for Stage 2
- Engineered for all climates and elevations
- Direct port OBDII at-home flashing
- Easy octane switching takes only minutes
- Upgrade stages to match hardware upgrades
- Simple on/off feature toggling with POWERlink
- Read and clear diagnostic/problem codes
- Easy to use Data-logger
EA888.3 IS38 STAGE 1
IE Stage 1 ECU calibration dramatically increases performance leaving no hidden power on the table, and safely maxes out the factory turbocharger's horsepower & torque capability. Engineered to operate on entirely stock hardware and compatible with basic bolt-ons (intake, turbo inlet, intercooler).
See the performance tab for power and dyno results
EA888.3 IS38 STAGE 2
IE Stage 2 software is for full bolt-on stock turbo builds running an aftermarket racing downpipe and catalyst. IE calibrators use advanced tuning strategies to extract additional power and account for the increased flow from an upgraded downpipe and performance hardware. The required hardware upgrades for stage 2 will increase airflow, exhaust flow, lower intake air temps, provide faster IAT recovery, and produce an overall more efficient and faster vehicle on the stock turbocharger.
See below for a complete list of Stage 2 hardware requirements
UPGRADING STAGES
Upgrading from Stage 1 to Stage 2 or beyond is easy! With IE, you only pay the difference in tune cost with no extra fees. When you install the required matching hardware, simply follow the link on your IE POWERlink software to purchase the tune upgrade and you will be blowing away the competition in minutes!
HIGH/LOW TORQUE FILES
IE High Torque ECU calibrations maximize power gains throughout the entire powerband which quickly exceeds the torque limitations of the factory DSG calibration (auto trans) or the stock clutch (manual trans) that leads to clutch slipping. Stage 1 and Stage 2 files include optional Low Torque files for vehicles with stock DSG tune or stock clutch. Both high and low torque files are included and can be switched between as often as you like.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
INCREASED RPM
To take advantage of the new larger power band, factory rev limits have been raised to 7000RPM in all stages. On DSG equipped cars, the transmission will shift slightly before the new engine RPM (6900RPM).
DSG Tune is required to unlock higher RPM.
TRUEFLEX ETHANOL
E85 fuel unlocks the most performance potential from our ECU tunes for your Golf R or S3 Gen 3 engine. Ethanol contains tons of oxygen, burns cooler, and has a high resistance to knock. This provides more horsepower and torque than running conventional gasoline and is more readily available (in most states) and less expensive than race gas. IE TrueFlex tunes take this a step further and allow for 91 octane all the way up to full E85 or anything in between on one tune without the need to reflash! TrueFlex is an included option with all stages (2015-2017).
Click the TrueFlex tab above to learn more about this exciting feature
EXHAUST CRACKLE
Enabling the Exhaust Crackle feature will add a motorsport-inspired crackle sound to your exhaust note when you free-rev the engine or decelerate. This feature can be flashed on or off at will with your IE POWERlink.
For the most aggressive pops and bangs an aftermarket catback system is recommended.
BRAKE BOOST
Brake Boosting provides a competitive edge in a roll racing scenario. While maintaining a constant speed and throttle position, apply brake pressure with the left foot to build boost at speed resulting in a rolling launch when brake pressure is released.
RELIABILITY TESTING
IE's fully proven software brings track-ready ECU programming to your IS38 turbocharged 2.0T engine while retaining factory comfort and reliability. IE's own tuning technology suite is used to completely reverse-engineer the factory ECU mapping, allowing our software engineers access to realign all safety protocols and sensors for the new performance calibration. Every tune parameter undergoes months of testing on our in-house dyno systems that utilize the world's only Sea Level Generator developed specifically to verify tune operations in any condition. Confidently drive from LA to Pikes Peak with power that will keep you smiling every mile!
HARDWARE GUIDE
STAGE 1 COMPATABILITY
| PART UPGRADE | COMPATIBLE | REQUIREMENT |
|
DSG TUNE OR CLUTCH UPGRADE |
|
REQUIRED FOR HIGH TORQUE FILES |
|
AIR INTAKE |
|
COMPATIBLE NOT REQUIRED |
|
INTERCOOLER |
|
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR TRUEFLEX |
|
TURBO INLET PIPE |
|
COMPATIBLE NOT REQUIRED |
|
CATBACK EXHAUST |
|
COMPATIBLE NOT REQUIRED |
|
HPFP UPGRADE |
|
REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX ONLY |
|
DOWNPIPE |
X |
Not Compatible With Stage 1 |
STAGE 2 COMPATABILITY
| PART UPGRADE | COMPATIBLE | REQUIREMENT |
|
DOWNPIPE |
|
REQUIRED |
|
DSG TUNE OR CLUTCH UPGRADE |
|
REQUIRED FOR HIGH TORQUE FILES |
|
INTERCOOLER |
|
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
|
AIR INTAKE |
|
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
|
TURBO INLET PIPE |
|
RECOMMENDED |
|
HPFP UPGRADE |
|
REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX ONLY |
|
CATBACK EXHAUST |
|
COMPATIBLE ON ALL STAGES |
TRUEFLEX
| PART UPGRADE | COMPATIBLE | REQUIREMENT |
|
IE TRUEFLEX HARNESS |
|
REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX (ANY STAGE) |
|
HPFP UPGRADE |
|
REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX (ANY STAGE) |
|
IE DSG TUNE |
|
REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX (ANY STAGE) |
|
INTERCOOLER |
|
RECOMMENDED FOR STAGE 1 REQUIRED OR STAGE 2 |
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MAXIMIZED OUTPUT
IE ECU calibrations are dedicated to perfecting every section of the mapping to deliver a fully realized performance file right out of the gate. Maximized for full performance potential on the drag strip and road coarse while maintaining full comfort and reliability on your daily commute. Get ready to experience IE's Performance Software For your VW Golf R or Audi S3 in only minutes from the comfort of your garage or driveway.
POWER GAINS
North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON
2015-2018 MODEL YEARS
| STAGE / FUEL | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE |
|
Stock VW/ Audi advertised numbers |
265 HP |
280 FT-LBS |
|
Stock IE dyno numbers |
290 HP |
301 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON |
359 HP |
377 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON |
365 HP |
380 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 TrueFlex (full E85) |
413 HP |
429 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 91 AKI / 95 RON |
399 HP |
426 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 93 AKI / 98 RON |
406 HP |
432 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 104 AKI / 108 RON |
432 HP |
467 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 TrueFlex (full E85) |
461 HP |
484 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 3 GT2260S 91 AKI / 95 RON |
464 HP |
477 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 3 GT2260S 93 AKI / 98 RON |
481 HP |
489 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 3 GT2260S 104 AKI / 108 RON |
492 HP |
500 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 3 GT2260S TrueFlex (full E40) |
490 HP |
493 FT-LBS |
2019-2021 MODEL YEARS
| STAGE / FUEL | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE |
|
Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON |
359 HP |
377 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON |
365 HP |
380 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 91 AKI / 95 RON |
425 HP |
460 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 93 AKI / 98 RON |
431 HP |
466 FT-LBS |
|
Stage 2 104 AKI / 108 RON |
447 HP |
484 FT-LBS |
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