IE ECU Stages for your Audi 2.0T TSI engine are available for stock or with modified hardware for Stage 2 or Turbo upgrades. Read below to determine the best stage for your build!
In order to flash your vehicle, you will need an IE POWERlink Direct-port Flash Tool (sold separately) and a Windows 7+ powered laptop. Already own an IE POWERlink cable? Contact us to purchase upgrade credits, there is no fee to upgrade tunes and you only pay the difference in tune cost.
Follow the link provided with your IE POWERlink Flash Tool to download our Flash Wizard software and follow the on-screen directions to tune your Audi in a matter of minutes!
Your ECU (Engine Control Module) is a computer loaded with maps to control the operating conditions of your Audi 2.0T engine. The factory calibration is designed to function with stock installed hardware, meet new car regulated standards, and de-powered to not compete with higher performance models. IE's motorsport recalibration brings your engine to life by unleashing its full performance potential on stock hardware or to match your installed hardware upgrades while maintaining reliability and factory-like comfort. This is how your turbocharged Audi should have felt from the factory!
The IE Stage 1 Audi B8/8R/C7 2.0T TSI tune delivers an aggressive power upgrade without having to install any hardware modifications. Perfect for customers looking for a big jump in power without adding any additional hardware or to get the most out of your installed intake and intercooler. In a matter of minutes, your new ECU Tune will deliver a massive boost in performance.
Stage 1 recommended hardware
-IE Cold Air Intake
-IE Intercooler
Looking to maximize the performance of your stock engine without upgrading the turbo? IE Stage 2 Upgrade fine-tunes the ECU to match installed aftermarket hardware allowing the turbocharger to breath free and improve power gains across the powerband. This is the maximum power available from a stock turbo car.
Stage 2 required & recommended hardware
-IE Performance Downpipe (required)
-IE Cold Air Intake (recommended)
-IE Intercooler (highly recommended)
Ready for more boost? The IE K04 Tune is meticulously designed for bolt-on Borg Warner K04 Turbocharger upgrades and features a completely new ECU calibration to take advantage of the larger turbo efficiency range. Upgrading to a K04 and Tune results in a much wider RPM band and power doesn't taper off like the factory installed K03 turbo. The ECU tune is safely adjusted to take advantage of the larger compressor wheel to reliably release the full potential of the new turbo size, pushing power much higher than available from the stock turbo. Tune includes 91, 93, and 100 octane files for maximum power.
K04 Tune required & recommended hardware
-Borg Warner K04 Turbo Upgrade Kit (required)
-IE Performance Downpipe (required)
-IE Cold Air Intake (recommended)
-IE Intercooler (highly recommended)
Required to flash your tune, The IE POWERlink cable gives you control to unlock your engine’s true potential from your own garage or driveway. Quickly reflash your Audi 2.0T with your choice of ECU Stage through the cars OBD-II port. Upgrade tune stages to match installed hardware, take advantage of different fuel octanes, flash to stock, perform engine diagnostics, read/clear codes and gather high-quality operating data via data-logging.