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Unitronic

Stage 2 ECU Performance Engine Tune 1.8L R4 / 5VT

$600.00

SKU: UNI-EC18TS-25

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Description

The Unitronic Stage 2 ECU Performance Engine Tune is a sophisticated engine tuning software engineered for VW/Audi 1.8L R4 / 5VT engines, specifically designed to support up to 20psi of boost. This tune aims to unlock the full potential of your vehicle's engine by optimizing key performance parameters. This performance tune delivers a comprehensive suite of improvements, including optimized responsiveness and drivability, enhanced smoothness, and improved driving comfort. It ensures that power delivery is perfectly calibrated throughout the entire power band, leading to a more exhilarating driving experience. Furthermore, the tune contributes to improved fuel efficiency while meticulously retaining factory safety limiters. The Stage 2 tune introduces several notable enhancements such as the removal of the speed governor and an increase in the RPM limiter to 6900. It also addresses common drivability issues by improving cold weather start and warm-up performance, and eliminating lower-end hesitation or lag. The software is specifically optimized to work with an upgraded diverter valve and allows for precisely calibrated ignition timing for higher octane fuel. It is also precisely calibrated to work with an upgraded exhaust system, including a catalytic converter, and is optimized for a high-flow catalytic converter. To utilize the full benefits of this Stage 2 tune, specific hardware is required, notably a Turbo Back Exhaust System. Recommended hardware includes a Cold Air Intake or Short Ram intake, an Upgraded Diverter Valve, and an Upgraded Intercooler. The tune includes all Stage 2 variants as well as all lower software stages. This Unitronic tune is compatible with a range of VW and Audi models from 2000-2005, including the Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLI, Beetle, Passat, as well as the Audi A3, A4, and TT models with the 1.8L R4 / 5VT engine.

MIA's Description

The Unitronic Stage 2 ECU Performance Engine Tune is a powerful engine tuning software designed for VW/Audi 1.8L R4 / 5VT engines. It is precisely engineered to run up to 20psi of boost.

This tune offers optimized responsiveness, drivability, smoothness, and driving comfort. It ensures power delivery is perfectly optimized throughout the power band and improves fuel efficiency. The factory safety limiters are retained, and the speed governor is removed. The RPM limiter is increased to 6900, and cold weather starting and warm-up are improved. It also eliminates lower-end hesitation (lag) and is optimized for upgraded diverter valves, higher octane fuel, and upgraded exhaust systems.

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Specifications

BrandUnitronic
Part NumberUNI-EC18TS-25
CategoryIgnitions and Electrical

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