WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit IE Stage 1 ECU calibration dramatically increases performance leaving no hidden power on the table, and safely maxes out the factory IHI IS20 turbocharger's horsepower & torque capability. Engineered to operate on entirely stock hardware and compatible with basic bolt-ons (intake, turbo inlet, intercooler).
MK7 IS20 STAGE 2
IE Stage 2 software is for full bolt-on stock turbo builds running an aftermarket racing downpipe. 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 IHI IS20 turbocharger.
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.
TRUEFLEX ETHANOL
E85 fuel unlocks the most performance potential from our ECU tunes for your GTI or A3 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 calibrations 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. Currently available for 2015-2018 model years, 2019+ support is coming soon.
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.
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.
RELIABILITY TESTING
IE's fully proven software brings track-ready ECU programming to your EA888 Gen3 IS20 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
| PART UPGRADE | STAGE 1 | STAGE 2 |
| DSG TUNE OR CLUTCH UPGRADE | REQUIRED FOR HIGH TORQUE FILES | REQUIRED |
| AIR INTAKE | OPTIONAL | RECOMMENDED |
| INTERCOOLER | OPTIONAL | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
| TURBO INLET PIPE | OPTIONAL | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
| CATBACK EXHAUST | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL |
| HPFP UPGRADE | REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX ONLY | REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX ONLY |
| TRUEFLEX SENSOR HARNESS KIT | REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX ONLY | REQUIRED FOR TRUEFLEX ONLY |
| DOWNPIPE | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | REQUIRED |
| TURBO UPGRADE | Not Compatible With Stage 1 | Not Compatible With Stage 2 |
