vag tsi ea888 calibrations

Tuning guide for ea888 is12, is20 & is38 platform

We have done extensive research and development on the VAG EA888 engine over the past 10 years, on all 3 turbo variants found across the the entire VAG range in form of is12, is20 & is38. Our inhouse development has allowed us to produce some of the market leading calibration across all software variants commonly found on this platform. Both the 1.8 TSI & 2.0 TSI newer generations of engines are the successor of the EA113. Housing a completely different strategy of tuning now moving on from the simple BOSCH MED9 control unit to the more complex Siemens Simos18.

Is12 turbo calibrations 180/192BHP

 Stage 1 calibration:

260BHP & 420NM


Mandatory:

  • Completely stock vehicle (Zero modifications required)

 

Optional Additions:

  • Induction kit
  • Catback exhaust system
  • DSG gearbox map (Gearbox torque limiter needs to be raised to reach over 350NM)

Stage 2 calibration:

280BHP & 460NM

 

Mandatory:

  • Downpipe including decat or sports cat exhaust (T&C's Section 3)
  • Induction kit
  • Uprated Intercooler
  • DSG gearbox map (Auto models only)
  • Uprated clutch (Manual models only)

IS20 Turbo Calibrations 220/230/245BHP

Stage 1 calibration:

320BHP & 500NM

 

Mandatory:

  • Completely stock vehicle (Zero modifications required)

 

Optional Additions:

  • Induction kit (R600 Recommended)
  • Catback exhaust system
  • Turbo muffler delete
  • DSG gearbox map (Auto models only)

Stage 2 calibration:

340BHP & 540NM

 

Mandatory:

  • Downpipe including decat or sports cat exhaust (T&C's Section 3)
  • Induction kit (R600 recommended)
  • Turbo muffler delete
  • DSG gearbox map (Auto model only)
  • Uprated clutch (Manual models only)

 

Optional additions:

  • Uprated intercooler - We have run extensive research and datalogging to find the stock cooler to be more than adequate on the is20 variant running our Stage 2 calibration on road with intake temps measured under various conditions, for track use under extreme temperatures an uprated intercooler is recommended.

IS38 Turbo Calibrations 280/290/300/310BHP

Stage 1 calibration:

350-370BHP & 500-520NM

 

Mandatory:

  • Completely stock vehicle (Zero modifications required)

 

Optional Additions:

  • Induction kit (R600 Recommended)
  • Catback exhaust system
  • Turbo muffler delete
  • DSG gearbox map (Auto models only)

Stage 2 calibration:

380-400BHP & 550NM

 

Mandatory:

  • Downpipe including decat or sports cat exhaust (T&C's Section 3)
  • Induction kit (R600 recommended)
  • Turbo muffler delete
  • Uprated intercooler
  • DSG gearbox map (Auto models only)
  • Uprated clutch (Manual models only)

Here we show a great example of stage 1 & 2 taking place on a very healthy example of the EA888 TSI IS38 variant engine. This was an excellent example of an Audi S3 8v FL brought to us from stock and covering over various hardware and tuning stages. The graph defines what we have achieved within stages 1 & 2.


Stock:

310BHP & 289Ftlb (391NM)


Stage 1 Calibration:

367BHP & 370Ftlb (501NM)


Stage 2 Calibration:

424BHP & 402Ftlb (545NM)

Please note we have run stage 1 & 2 calibrations on these engines on stock clutch with zero slip. Please use your own discretion on the condition of your clutch prior to tuning. A stock clutch in healthy condition will be fine for both stages of tuning but will eventually need replacing for stage 2 calibrations depending on your driving style.

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