Overview
Unleash the full potential of your MK7/MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI, GLI, or 8V Audi A3 with Integrated Engineering's latest ECU Tune Suite. Available in three performance levels—Core, Pro, and Apex—iE tuning allows you to choose the feature set that best matches your goals, from a simple Stage 1 upgrade to advanced anti-lag, flex-fuel capability, and big turbo support. Flash your vehicle directly through the factory OBD-II port using the POWERlink™ mobile app and experience dramatically improved horsepower, throttle response, drivability, and cutting-edge tuning technology.
Details
Integrated Engineering's Tune Suite is built around three upgrade paths, allowing you to unlock more features as your build evolves.
| Feature | Core | Pro | Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWERlink™ Mobile Flashing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AutoProtect™ Engine Protection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7000 RPM Rev Limit | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free Revving Enabled | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Speed Limiter Removed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Brake Boost | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Start/Stop Memory | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| MMI TrueBoost Display | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free Lifetime Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stage 1 Maps | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 91 & 93 Octane Maps | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Adjustable Hardware Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stage 2 Maps | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Adjustable Exhaust Crackles | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| TrueFlex™ Ethanol Maps | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Valet Mode | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kick Down Disable | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fan Control | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Adjustable Anti-Lag™ Launch Control | — | — | ✔ |
| Adjustable Rolling Anti-Lag™ | — | — | ✔ |
| No Lift Shift | — | — | ✔ |
| Boost By Gear | — | — | ✔ |
| Adjustable Throttle | — | — | ✔ |
Performance Highlights
- Up to 462 HP: Engineered to safely unlock massive horsepower and torque while maintaining OEM-level drivability.
- AutoProtect™ Safety: Intelligent protection continuously monitors engine operation and automatically reduces power if unsafe conditions are detected.
- Customizable Exhaust Sound: Enable adjustable crackles, control exhaust flap behavior, and tailor your exhaust note directly from the POWERlink™ app.
- Anti-Lag™ Launch Control: Apex Suite adds advanced anti-lag and Rolling Anti-Lag™ (RAL) to build boost before launching for dramatically improved acceleration.
- TrueFlex™ Ethanol Support: Pro and Apex Suites support iE TrueFlex™ hardware, allowing the ECU to automatically adjust for any ethanol blend without reflashing.
- Adjustable Throttle Mapping: Apex users gain access to 15 different throttle response profiles, ranging from smooth OEM-style driving to razor-sharp motorsport response.
Build Guide
- Stage 1 (Core): Flash-only upgrade for stock vehicles. Adds up to 70 HP while supporting intake upgrades and the optional iE DSG Tune.
- Stage 2 (Pro or Apex): Designed for vehicles equipped with an upgraded intake, intercooler, and downpipe. Increases output to approximately 394 HP while unlocking adjustable exhaust crackles.
- Big Turbo (Apex): Supports IS38 and Garrett GT2260S turbocharger upgrades, delivering up to 462 HP with the appropriate supporting hardware and Stage 3 calibration.
Easy Mobile Installation
Install, update, or change tune files directly from your smartphone using the IE POWERlink™ Bluetooth interface. Flashing is completed through the factory OBD-II port with no ECU removal required, making tuning, diagnostics, and future upgrades fast and convenient.
Fitment
This part is compatible with the following vehicles
| Years | Make | Model | Engine | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2017 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0T | All |
| 2015-2020 | Audi | A3 | 2.0T | Quattro |
| 2018-2021 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0T | All |
| 2019-2021 | Volkswagen | Jetta GLI | 2.0T | All |
| 2022-2024 | Volkswagen | Jetta GLI | 2.0T | All |
