EQT Staged ECU Tune (IS38 Upgrade) - VW MQB GTI 2.0T (Mk7)
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- Stage 1+ / Stock HPFP & LPFP / 91/92oct
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Up to 391whp/413wtq for Your GTI/GLI/A3
Hardware and Fueling Requirements For IS38 Upgrade
Stage 1+ IS38
Stage 1+ IS38
Performance Parts
- IS38 Turbocharger
- Upgraded Air Intake
- Upgraded Intercooler
- Stock Downpipe ONLY
Fueling Parts
- 91-93: Stock
- E85: Upgraded High-Pressure Fuel Pump
- Flex-Fuel: Upgraded High-Pressure Fuel Pump & Flex Fuel Sensor Harness
Recommended Parts
- EQT Discharge pipe kit w/ TMD
*Note* Due to slight variations in each vehicle, E85 may stress your factory low-pressure fuel system. While it is not required, we do recommend upgrading your low-pressure fuel pump (LPFP) for both E85 and Flex-Fuel tunes.
Stage 2 IS38
Stage 2 IS38
Performance Parts
- IS38 Turbocharger
- Upgraded Intake
- Upgraded Intercooler
- Upgraded Downpipe
Fueling Parts
- 91-93: Stock
- E85: Upgraded High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) & Low-Pressure Fuel Pump (LPFP)
- Flex-Fuel: Upgraded High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), Low-Pressure Fuel Pump (LPFP), & Flex Fuel Sensor Harness
Recommended Parts
- EQT Discharge pipe kit w/ TMD

Why Tune With EQT?
- Easy-to-use, handheld device for monitoring, logging, and flashing.
- Flash your vehicle at home using the Accessport (does not need to stay connected to OBDII once the vehicle is flashed).
- Quick map switching in as little as 60 seconds via Accessport.
- Custom calibrations tailored for all climate conditions and elevations.
- Supports multiple fuel types: 91 through 94 octane, E30, and E85.
- Increased rev limiter and speed limiter removed (dependent on TCU tuning).
- Burbles (crackles, pops, and bangs) available below 4000 RPM and more aggressive above 4000 RPM.
- Supported upgrade paths beyond Stage 1 and Stage 2 hardware utilizing custom tuning.

Ongoing Tune Updates
Even though staged tunes are designed for a range of vehicles in various conditions, we don't take a "set it and forget it" approach. We’re always improving our tunes to deliver better throttle response, smoother power delivery, and reliability—so you can keep pushing your ride every time you drive. If you originally purchased an EQT Staged Tune, you can get each new update for just $25. Check out our staged tune change log here or click the button below to update your tune!

Ready For Change?
Ready to improve your setup with new mods or fresh software features? Our Option Changes let you adjust your current stage tune to match compatible hardware like EQT low-pressure fuel pumps, high-pressure fuel pumps, and more.
Want to tweak your driving experience even further? We can work with software settings like burbles, Cobb Launch Control, or even add (or remove) those crowd-pleasing DSG farts for the DQ381. Whatever your build calls for, we’ve got you covered without the need to buy an additional tune.
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