Our Stage 1 tune is the ideal starting point for the EA888.1 platform, offering a noticeable increase in power and torque while preserving the smooth drivability and reliability expected from the factory. Designed for use with 91 octane fuel, no additional hardware modifications are required.
With improved throttle response and stronger acceleration throughout the rev range, Stage 1 delivers a more refined and engaging driving experience without compromising everyday usability.
Upgrade
Requirement
91 Octane / 95 RON
Required
Our Stage 1.5 tune builds upon the Stage 1 calibration, optimized for 93 octane fuel to provide additional performance while maintaining factory drivability and reliability. No hardware upgrades are required, making it a straightforward upgrade for vehicles with access to higher octane fuel.
Designed for drivers looking to get the most from premium 93 octane, Stage 1.5 delivers stronger power output while retaining the smooth, OEM-like driving experience expected from our tunes.
93 Octane Fuel / 98 RON
Our Stage 2 tune is designed for enthusiasts looking to take the EA888.1 platform further, providing increased performance when paired with the appropriate supporting hardware. Optimized for higher output while maintaining smooth, OEM-like drivability.
A DSG tune is recommended to better manage the additional torque and enhance transmission performance.
Stage 2 delivers a significant step up in power, with stronger midrange torque and improved top-end performance for a more engaging and responsive driving experience.
High-Flow Downpipe
DSG Tune
Recommended (for optimal performance)
Custom Tuning starts at $1699. To get a more accurate cost on your custom tune, please create a ticket and tell us more about your build, and your specific modifications.
If you feel that our existing tune offerings will not work for your application or your intended use, you can request Custom Tuning. Custom Tuning must be requested through our Tickets, and you must provide vehicle information as well as hardware (upgrades) information. Once submitted, our team of calibrators will evaluate your request and determine if Custom Tuning can achieve your goals and if they are able, your Tune Request will be accepted.
Custom Tuning requires heavy participation from the Customer, either through an Authorized TZ Dealer or the Customer themselves. TuneZilla Calibrators will require that the vehicle has access to dyno time when needed, and data logging is required. If you are not comfortable with data logging, and if you may not be able to access a facility with a dyno (many facilities will rent dyno time) custom tuning may not be possible for you.
Custom Tuning vs. Off The Shelf Tuning
We understand that our end users have varying driving styles and build purposes, which is why we offer revisions on all of our Off-The-Shelf tunes. By offering Custom Tuning to our customers, we can be sure you are getting the most out of your vehicle with your specific parts upgrades. Our OTS (off-the-shelf) maps are tested in house with as many variables as possible to ensure even if you don’t want to customize your tune, your vehicle’s OEM sensors and adaptations will still be able to optimize our tunes to your region’s fuel and most bolt-on upgrades. Tune Revisions are not the same as Custom Tunes. See our Terms and Conditions for our re-tune policy (section 4b)
We believe it’s important for our customers to understand what is happening inside their engine so they can make informative decisions. Our LOG VIEWER automatically generates your vehicles data log .csv files into easy to read graphs which can then be viewed by our Calibrators to find areas of optimization on your vehicle. Not only can this data be used to optimize your tunes, but a lot of troubleshooting and diagnosing can be done by comparing requested data to actual data at a glance.
In many cases, custom tuning is not required. If you are unsure if you will benefit from a Custom Tune, you can reach out to our team and upload data logs for them to examine.
Supported
Fuelling Upgrades
Yes
Turbo Upgrade - Hybrid or larger
Downpipe Upgrade
Intercooler Upgrade
Engine Swap
Improve your car's driving dynamics with a TuneZilla TCU tune!
Increased Torque Limiters
Gear Display Activation
Quicker Upshifts / Downshifts
Our Stage Plus TCU tune for DSG is a complimentary TCU tune required for use with our Stage 1 ECU tune. To ensure complete driving satisfaction, customers purchasing Stage 1 ECU tunes may download the Stage Plus TCU tune at no cost.This Stage Plus TCU tune raises the factory torque limit to work in conjunction with the additional torque from our Stage 1 ECU tune, and activates the gear display in D mode and S mode.
Features:
Raised transmission torque limits
Retains factory shift patterns
Our DSG tune is a complete re-work of the factory DSG settings. We’ve worked with our calibrators to bring you a perfect all around package that enhances drivability and increases enjoyment. In manual mode, you have full control of your upshifts with the “auto up-shift” disabled.
Clutch pressure is increased across all drive modes to handle the increased torque from our Stage 1 or 2 files, but still works with a factory tuned ECU for users who simply demand a more spirited transmission than the factory supplied.
Optimized shift patterns for improved economy and acceleration
Increased launch control RPM
Removed automatic upshifts in full manual mode
Increased clutch pressure for higher torque tunes
Faster gear engagement for quicker shifts
Drive and Sport modes recalibrated for the enthusiast driver
Raised torque limiter
ECU Tune
Stage 1
Recommended
Stage 2
Highly Recommended
Stage 3
