Supported Vehicles:

  • USDM 2015 - 2017 Volkswagen GTI (MT & DSG)


Map Revision:

  • Anti-Theft Mode v100
  • Stage0 v100
  • Valet Mode v100
  • Stage1 91 v100
  • Stage1 93 v100
  • Stage1+ 91 v100
  • Stage1+ 93 v100
  • Stage2 91 v100
  • Stage2 93 v100
  • Stage3 91 v100
  • Stage3 93 v100
  • Stage IS38 91 v100 (6MT Only)
  • Stage IS38 93 v100 (6MT Only)


Map Availability: 

Required Accessport Firmware: 



Hardware Requirements : Stage1 - Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:

  • Intake Requirements : Stock airbox with stock air filter or drop-in replacement
  • Exhaust requirements : Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust

Hardware Requirements : Stage1+ - Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:

Hardware Requirements : Stage2 - Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:

Hardware Requirements : Stage3 - Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:

Hardware Requirements : Stage IS38 (6MT Only) - Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:



*The addition of any other hardware may make the vehicle perform poorly. 




Each map lists the minimum required octane. A higher octane fuel can be used safely on a map designed for lower octane. DO NOT use maps designed for higher octane with lower octane fuels. Top Tier gasoline should be used where available.

  • Maps designated with "93" are for use with 93 and 94 octane fuel or better.
  • Maps designated with "91" are for use with 91 and 92 octane fuel or better.

These maps are designed for E10 fuel (fuel with 10% ethanol content). For those who only have access to E0 fuel (fuel with 0% ethanol) it is recommended to use the "91" octane version of the maps and datalog the car to ensure your fuel is performing to the necessary level. This is especially important for those using Canadian 94 octane E0 fuel. 
 

If you are unfamiliar with how to datalog using the Accessport or what to look for, you can find a guide on our website here. 
 

If knock or detonation is present even when using the appropriate fuel, try reflashing a map that is intended for a lower octane fuel. 





Typical Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 vs Stock Power:


Map

Peak Gains*

Largest Gain*

Stage1 93 (Stage1 +SF 93)+26.2% HP / +21.9% TQ+35% HP / at 5500 RPM / +30% TQ at 2200 RPM

Stage2 93

+30.4% HP / +31.2% TQ

+41% HP at 5730 / +36.5% TQ at 2250 RPM

Stage3 93

+36.6% HP / +40.6% TQ

+45.8% HP at 5730 RPM / +40.6% TQ at 3050 RPM


Blue - Stock 2016 GTI Manual

Purple - Stage 1 93 Octane 2016 GTI Manual

Red- Stage 2 93 Octane 2016 GTI Manual

Green - Stage 3 93 Octane 2016 GTI Manual


*Peak gains are measured as the difference between the highest points of the two plots. 

*Largest gains are measured as the largest gain at any single point between the two plots.


Typical 93 Oct IS38 Power vs Stock Power:


Map

Peak Gains*

Largest Gain*

Stage IS38 93

+54.9% HP / +47.2% TQ

+72.3% HP at 5640 RPM / +54.2% TQ at 3890 RPM



Blue - Stock 93 Octane 2016 GTI Manual

Red - Stage IS38 93 Octane 2016 GTI Manual


Results may vary. Power as tested on 2016 GTI Manual using these identical calibrations. Generally speaking, the 91 octane calibration has a richer fuel curve and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for 91 octane fuel and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The map designed for 93 octane is the most aggressive. 




Map Version Notes: 

Stage 1 Maps
  • Stage1 91
    • Fuel Requirements : 91 octane or better
    • Intake Requirements : Stock airbox with stock air filter or drop-in replacement
    • Exhaust Requirements : Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
    • Boost level : ~21.5 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~13psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~2psi.
  • Stage1 93
    • Fuel Requirements : 93 octane or better
    • Intake Requirements : Stock airbox with stock air filter or drop-in replacement
    • Exhaust Requirements : Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
    • Boost level : ~22.5 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~14psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~2psi.


Stage 1+ SF Maps
  • Stage1 +SF 91
    • Fuel Requirements : 91 octane or better
    • Intake Requirements : COBB Tuning SF Intake System
    • Exhaust Requirements : Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
    • Boost Level : ~24 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~13psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~2psi.
  • Stage1 +SF 93
    • Fuel Requirements : 93 octane or better
    • Intake Requirements  COBB Tuning SF Intake System
    • Exhaust Requirements : Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
    • Boost Level : ~25.5psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~14psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~2psi.
Stage 2 Maps
Stage 3 Maps
Stage IS38 Maps  (6MT Only)


Non-Performance Maps
  • Anti-Theft Mode
    • Will not allow vehicle to start
  • Valet
    • Fuel Requirements:
      • 91 octane or better
    • Intake Requirements : Stock airbox and stock air filter
    • Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust
    • Boost Targets : Mechanical minimum
    • Rev Limiter : 3000RPM

*Not intended for aggressive driving*



High Altitude: 

A quick note for those of you that live at higher altitudes: it is common for turbocharged cars at higher altitudes to run less boost pressure due to lower air pressure and air density. Your turbocharger has to work harder to compress a less dense air mass compared to the same turbocharger at sea level. This must be factored in when determining if your turbocharger is running the proper amount of boost pressure and not being pushed beyond its efficiency range. 
Example: If you live in Denver at 5280 ft. and are trying to run a peak boost pressure of 15 psi, your turbocharger has to work the equivalent of making ~17.5 psi at sea level.
There are barometric compensations within the factory ECU that lower boost targets as you climb in altitude in an effort to keep the turbocharger in its optimal range. The COBB performance maps utilize these compensations and therefore, it is perfectly normal for the final boost / load value to be lower than what is listed for your map.
 


Revision Notes: 

v100 –

  • Revised ignition timing, primary fueling and boost levels for performance and safety