Unitronic Stage 2 Performance ECU Software is now available for the MK8 GTI. Power outputs on the MK8 GTI are increased by up to +176HP / +153LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 2 E60-E85 Ethanol Performance Software. Continuing along and similar to the requirements for Unitronic's Stage 1+ unlimited torque calibrations, Unitronic Engineers also quickly identified gearbox-originating torque limitations on the TCU side of the DQ381.2 gearbox.

To overcome these limitations while ensuring proper torque management and, thus, clutch operation with maximum torque calibrations, TCU Performance Software is required for Stage 2 ECU calibrations. Unitronic Stage 1 TCU Performance Software increases clutch pressure to support up to 600NM and is suitable for all Stage 1-2 ECU calibrations. It was developed to improve your overall driving experience through calibration adjustments, including an increased torque limiter, advanced torque management, adjustable launch control, optimized gear shift points, quicker shifts, and gear display enabled. Currently, only DQ381.2 gearboxes with BLvXXXX0301 are tunable through the OBD2 port, supporting the newer TCUs with BLvXXXX0401 in the works.

These software upgrades are fully compatible with our UniCONNECT+ cable, empowering customers to tune their vehicles directly through the OBD-2 port within minutes from the comfort of their homes or garage. 

Gas type: 91 Octane / 93 Octane / E60-E86 Ethanol

Installation
Flashed directly through your vehicle's (OBDII) Diagnostic port (10-15 minutes). (In some rare cases, it may require a little more time.)

Uniconnect+
This vehicle has added support through UniCONNECT+, which allows you to program your vehicle right in your garage. Learn More

Performance Gains

• 91 Octane / 95 Ron gas: +122HP / +107LB-FT
• 93 Octane / 98 Ron gas: +144HP / +126LB-FT
• E60-E85 Ethanol: +176HP / +153LB-FT

Required hardware

• Aftermarket High Flow Downpipe 
• Unitronic Intercooler Upgrade (22+ GTI/Golf R)
• Upgraded Clutch for Manual Vehicles

Stage 1 DSG Upgrade

DSG Software Precisely Engineered to run combined with a Unitronic Stage 1 or 1+ performance software on the 2022+ GTI. Performance Software for your TCU Box Code is subject to availability.

At the moment, only DQ381.2 gearboxes with BLvXXXX0301 are currently tuneable through the OBD2 port with support for the newer TCUs with BLvXXXX0401 in the works.

If you have a vehicle with the latter TCU, Unitronic offers both Stage 1 and Stage 1+ ECU Performance Software suitable for safe use with the stock TCU calibration in a limited torque format.

Once support is unlocked for the latter TCU types, you'll be able to purchase our TCU Performance Software with the standard $150 DSG Combo Discount, and use our Stage 1 and Stage 1+ ECU Calibrations engineered for use with our Stage 1 TCU Calibrations to unleash your vehicle's full potential.