TECHNICAL DATA IN THIS GUIDE IS BASED ON 2018 Golf 1.8T.
REQUIRED HARDWARE UPGRADES
STAGE 1
Required hardware upgrades: None Hardware upgrades as tested:
STAGE 2
Required hardware upgrades:
Hardware upgrades as tested:
STAGE 3 - IS20
Stage 3 - IS20 tunes were developed and validated for the following hardware:
HPA Downpipe with 200 cell catalyst**
Majesty front mount intercooler**
Stock airbox with upgraded filter and air duct mod
OEM IS20 Turbo
NGK RS7 Spark plugs (06K 905 601M)
** Or equivalent performance
STAGE 3 - IS38
Stage 3 - IS38 tunes were developed and validated for the following hardware:
HPA Downpipe with 200 cell catalyst**
Majesty front mount intercooler**
Stock airbox with upgraded filter and air duct mod
OEM IS38 Turbo
NGK RS7 Spark plugs (06K 905 601M)
**Or equivalent performance
STAGE 3 - IS38 W/ Multiport Injection
Stage 3 - IS38 tunes with Multiport Injection upgrades were developed and validated for the following hardware:
HPA Downpipe with 200 cell catalyst**
Majesty front mount intercooler**
Stock airbox with upgraded filter and air duct mod
OEM IS38 Turbo
ECS turbo inlet elbow**
NGK RS7 Spark plugs (06K 905 601M)
Walbro Hellcat 525LPH fuel pump W/ stock fuel pump controller.
CTS Turbo MPI KIT***
** Or Equivalent performance
*** CTS Turbo kit uses 980cc injectors.
STAGE 3 - IS38 W/ 2.0T HPFP & Golf R injectors
Stage 3 - IS38 tunes with Golf R fuelling upgrades were developed and validated for the following hardware:
CTS Turbo decat Downpipe**
CTS Turbo intercooler**
IE Intake**
OEM IS38 Turbo
NGK RS7 Spark plugs (06K 905 601M)
2.0T Golf R MK7 HPFP with Autotech piston
2.0T Golf R MK7 injectors
** Or Equivalent performance
*NOTE* Hardware upgrades outside of this list will require Calibrator confirmation that a tune can be produced. Do not use Stage 3 tunes without confirming compatibility with Calibrator.
* Rear O2 sensor delete is not available for later 1.8T and 2.0T TFSI and TSI with SIMOS engine control units (as opposed to Bosch MED9 and MED17) with exhaust manifold built into their heads. It's because they depend more heavily on the rear O2 sensor to ensure a more accurate AFR. This is consistent with our desire to maintain OEM-level reliability and smooth drivability, especially at high performance.
Stage 3 - Garret PowerMax1 2260S
We have designed 3 tune files for the following combination of hardware upgrades:
PowerMax Recipe 1A / 1B | Garret PowerMax1 2260s Performance Downpipe Stock HPFP MPI- Bosch 980CC injectors RS3 pump and controller A) Factory Airbox, Factory catback B) Performance Intake, Aftermarket (highflow) catback
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PowerMax Recipe 2A / 2B | Garret PowerMax1 2260s Performance Downpipe Stock HPFP MPI - Bosch 980CC injectors Hellcat 525 pump and stock controller A) Factory Airbox, Factory catback B) Performance Intake, Aftermarket (highflow) catback
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PowerMax Recipe 3A / 3B | Garret PowerMax1 2260s Performance Downpipe Stock HPFP MPI - Bosch 925CC injectors EQT Brushless pump Kit A) Factory Airbox, Factory Catback B) Performance Intake, Aftermarket (Highflow) catback
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If your hardware list differs from our 3 compatible combinations, you may require custom tuning.
For custom tuning, you will need to create a ticket and submit your modification list to our calibration team for review.
An ethanol sensor is required to use the flex fuel functions of the tune. Without a flex fuel sensor installed, the ECU will not adjust to any ethanol content. You do not need a flex fuel sensor if you plan to run pump gas (93 octane) only.