Stage 1 ECU Upgrade

Unitronic Stage 1 Performance Software is precisely calibrated for use with 91 oct/95 ron fuel and provides huge power gains over stock while maintaining an OEM-like driving experience with exceptional reliability.

Unitronic Stage 1 TCU Performance Software, Unitronic Intake with Air Duct and Unitronic Intercooler are required to achieve advertised power figures.

Calibrations engineered to maximize clutch life in vehicles equipped with MQ350 transmissions are coming soon while letting you still enjoy increased performance.

Performance Software for your ECU Box Code is subject to availability.

Gas type
91 Octane / 95 Ron gas

Performance Gains: +95HP / +79TQ

UniCONNECT+

This vehicle has added support through UniCONNECT+ which allows you to program your own vehicle right in your own garage. Learn More

Features

• Optimized Responsiveness, Smoothness, Drivability, and Comfort
  Unitronic’s ECU calibrations are engineered to improve engine response and reduce low-end lag. Unitronic’s Performance Software has gained worldwide recognition and is well known for its broad powerband, with smooth power delivery, maximizing responsiveness and “area under the curve”, under normal and hard acceleration.
  
  
• Ignition Timing Precisely Calibrated for Higher Octane Fuel
  Engine calibration optimized to take advantage of higher fuel quality to extract maximum energy from the combustion. Therefore, when using a higher octane fuel, more power and better fuel efficiency will be achieved.
  
  
• Optimized Maximum Output
  Unitronic’s ECU Calibrators deliver the maximum power output while staying within the operational limits of the factory engine and drivetrain components. Specifically, this results in the highest engine performance without sacrificing the reliability of the engine, turbocharger, or other engine and drivetrain components.
  
  
• Factory Safety Limiters Retained
  OEM “fail safes” are retained within the ECU calibration. Close monitoring of all operation parameters ensures that engine operation stays within factory components limits, resulting in reliability.
  
  
• Power Delivery Perfectly Optimized Throughout the Power Band
  Aligned with the OEM strategy, the calibration is designed to offer a large flat torque plateau to provide a smooth and linear power band. Maximum torque output is achieved sooner and maintained longer which creates a broader torque plateau and greater area under the curve. This results in an improved acceleration and optimal engine operation.
  
  
• Speed Governor Removed
  Vehicle speed limiter within ECU is removed. (Subject to transmission rotational speed limit.)
  
  
• Improved Fuel Efficiency
  Optimized timing and injection in cruising condition allows for an improved fuel efficiency, under normalized driving conditions.
  
  
• Engineered with Strict Industry Standards
  With over 10 years of experience with Bosch and Siemens engine management systems and calibrations, Unitronic is able to utilize its expertise, industry leading tools and equipment to ensure an optimal calibration; delivering maximum performance, while maintaining complete OEM-like reliability and drivability.
  
  
• Extensively Tested Under Various Driving Conditions
  Development begins using Unitronic’s in-house Maha Chassis dyno housed in an environmentally controlled cell; closely monitoring a plethora of operational data, utilizing industry leading calibration tools and resources. Beta calibrations are then tested in street and track scenarios, using multiple cars under various driving conditions. This engine calibration strategy ensures Unitronic Performance Software delivers maximum performance, OEM-like drivability and reliability anywhere in the world. Unitronic Performance Software is only released to its Clients once development is thoroughly completed in accordance to Unitronic’s strict standards.

Recommended Hardware

• Carbon Fiber Intake System with Air Duct For 2.0 TSI EVO4 MK8 GTI
• Unitronic Intercooler Upgrade for MK8 GTI/R

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Stage 1 DSG Upgrade

DSG Software Precisely Engineered to run combined with a Unitronic Stage 1 or 1+ performance software on the 2022+ GTI. Performance Software for your TCU Box Code is subject to availability.

At the moment, only DQ381.2 gearboxes with BLvXXXX0301 are currently tuneable through the OBD2 port with support for the newer TCUs with BLvXXXX0401 in the works.

If you have a vehicle with the latter TCU, Unitronic offers both Stage 1 and Stage 1+ ECU Performance Software suitable for safe use with the stock TCU calibration in a limited torque format.

Once support is unlocked for the latter TCU types, you'll be able to purchase our TCU Performance Software with the standard $150 DSG Combo Discount, and use our Stage 1 and Stage 1+ ECU Calibrations engineered for use with our Stage 1 TCU Calibrations to unleash your vehicle's full potential.