2015 Jetta 1.8T APR Stage 2

New Instagram acct KAMK6.5
Finally put this video together, sorry it took so long.
2015 1.8T Jetta 51K Miles
-APR Stage 2 (93 Octane)
ECS Cold Air Intake
CTS 3" Catless DP
APR Dogbone Insert

[@kylemonoson5521]

Hey everyone, if you guys are interested I made an Instagram account for my car. Handle is KAMK6.5 thanks again 😄

[@MisterMonsieur]

Consider reinstalling the stock air intake to compare. In FL, most "cold air" intakes are really hot air intakes, as open elements take in hot air trapped under the hood. Easily one of the most counterproductive "upgrades" around. Very often the downpipe alone is more productive. The EA888 is very responsive to heat management solutions like a larger radiator and oil cooler. Also, it's OBD2, not "11". They're Roman numerals.

[@DowellPa]

Really awesome! You’ve inspired me to look for a 1.8 TSI Golf instead of a GTI.

[@kylemonoson5521]

Thanks dude, I do love my 1.8T, if I take it any further my next modification will be going to an is38 turbo and the subsequent tune to go with it. But that may be more than I want to put in at this point. My goal was to get a 0-60 under 6sec and I achieved it and some, so im happy. I'm already eyeballing my next car which is gonna be an 2017+ Audi S3 🙂 but not for another year or two.

[@anton5988]

@@kylemonoson5521 tomorrow I got my "new" car, I waited for 6 moths when it will sail from USA. Passat 1.8 tsi In USA it costed 3200, but in Ukraine full price for me (without repairing) 9600. Fu**ing guv...... .

[@owenroth5686]

Oh yeah dude, I have a Jetta sport (5 spd manual 1.8t) it is by no means a weak car

[@iamchinoo_]

@@kylemonoson5521 have you is38 swapped it yet ?

[@Blitstin_VRYT]

Is this the ea888 engine? Thanks

[@BobbySonnNews]

Much love bro I got the same car but N/A done wheels but definitely great clean build

[@traviswwilliams7171]

damn that's pretty quick

[@yacluck8343]

Hey man love the build! I have a golf mk7 tsi auto matic and looking into either apr stage 1 or uni stage 1, worried the transmission will fuck up tho, how's it been for you?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Mine has held up like a champ, I chose APR because they are partnered with VW. However, stage 2 is no longer offered due to new emission regulations. Not sure if that will change in the future though. Just make sure you keep up with your maintenance and you'll be fine. Transmission flush at 50K and a FULL carbon cleaning at 60k-70k and she should still feel like new.

[@FireSlayerYT]

love your car man!!!

[@kylemonoson5521]

Thank you 😊

[@willie123811]

@@kylemonoson5521 any issues with the tune?

[@Jermz6256]

Good stuff man! Jetta looks great! Other than transmission flushes, have you done anything else, transmission wise? I’ve heard some say that for “normal” driving, the transmission has issues searching for the right gear and can make daily driving in D pretty harsh and they recommend always being in sport or manual tiptronic. Any input on that?

[@SevenEleven07]

Yea. I had the same problem. I went APR stage 1 and have the transmission flush done and now it's gone.

[@RidgeRunner4501]

I am very late to this comment but from my experience in mine, you kinda get used to it. Not the harshness but you get used to knowing how to drive it to avoid the harsh shifts, I figured my way around the issue within the first couple months.

[@cloudstrifex88]

Next video when??

[@Canes27ac]

Any news on the upgrading the rest of the exhaust? I’m still stock after the catless down pipe. Heard someone on the tail of the dragon last week and I’m just debating how far I want to take

[@aib150]

Hey brother good work ! I have a 1.4tsi mk7 do you think i will be able to get same results with this build ?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Thank you! The 1.4t is a great engine, however there is one main issue. APR discontinued stage 2 quite a while ago. I am hearing good things about integrated engineering though, so I'd look into them. I'm confident the 1.4 won't pull the same numbers as a 1.8, however of you slapped a bigger turbo on it you would take a 1.8 unless they did the same. Good luck to you 🙂

[@Sina-rw3bl]

recently bought a 2016 1.8l jetta and I was wondering about getting a catless downpipe, does the car smell bad with it? And is it bad enough to warrant getting a high flow cat?

[@kylemonoson5521]

This is really down to preference honestly. Being catless there is deffinitly a rich furl smell. It's only noticeable while parked or waiting at a stop light. In those moments as long as you turn on the cabin filter you won't notice it at all though otherwise it'll come straight through the AC.

[@Sina-rw3bl]

@@kylemonoson5521 thanks for the quick reply, I don't like the smell of gas so I'll just get a cat :)

[@bepsi9939]

Hey, I was wondering how much power and torque your car makes with these mods

[@loganknupp9034]

where did you get the headlights? or are they the stock upgrade ones?

[@kylemonoson5521]

No, you've got a good eye! I wanted my car to be a sleeper but something be off about it visually for the people who really know their VW's. The difference is that I have dual projectors. I honestly cannot remember the brand at the moment but I found another manufacturer who makes them. www.carid.com/spyder/2015-volkswagen-jetta-headlights/spyder-projector-led-headlights-3383700428.html?relationshipId=4258090369&childId=3383700429&offermpnid=4515155758&view=514509&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnueFBhChARIsAPu3YkSftGvbFwoEQImDt9riZU2CRl3REUMbWYGdrkpBgjSl52K3YX8ri5UaAsyCEALw_wcB

[@Girth_Quakee]

Do you think I'd have any major problems doing it to a 1.8t with 121k miles on it? Or should I just do stage 1 to be safe

[@verserain5631]

Don’t waste your money on a stage 1 if you ever plan on a stage 2 tune In the future. I’d recommend looking at maybe a few extra supporting mods to go with the down pipe, when going for stage 2. Like I’m getting a coil pack and spark plugs and a few other things upgraded just to keep reliability on my engine. In short tho it shouldn’t be a problem if you have the down pipe and other mods with it.

[@edgarmartinez2583]

Which Apr tune is it ?? Have a specific one

[@SPORT-zl4tn]

🤘👍

[@richaswritten4203]

Apr stage 2? I thought it wasn’t available anymore?? My daily is a 15 1.8t and I have a stage 1

[@kylemonoson5521]

Stage 2 was discontinued back on labor day of 2020 I believe. I will say I'm hearing a lot of good chatter from IE (integrated engineering)

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

How much do u make with stage 1?

[@elybenhamo6995]

Where did you find stage 2 , thought apr discontinued it ?

[@kylemonoson5521]

They did Labor day of 2020. I got the tune 1 week prior once I found out about it being discontinued.

[@wrestler6104]

faster than my e39M5

[@joerodriguez8472]

How did you get an APR stage two tune on that car? Here in the US APR has discontinued it.

[@kylemonoson5521]

Yeah I'm in the US, but I got it a week before memorial day of 2020 when it was discontinued. For my next car I'll broadly move to IE (integrated engineering) since I've been hearing some really good things about them recently.

[@RBIMASTER3j]

@@kylemonoson5521 hey man I’ve been searching for a tune for the mk6.5 1.8t since I already have downpipe and intake but I haven’t been able to find anything other then just apr stage 1 have you had any luck finding something that goes beyond (stage 2 and 3) since the discontinuation

[@kylemonoson5521]

@Justin VanDelft other than unitronic, I've been hearing VERY good things from IE (integrated engineering)

[@RBIMASTER3j]

@@kylemonoson5521 thanks for the input I was just on their website I see a stage 1 and 2 for a 1.8t gen 3 ea888 but says it’s for the golf and all track and other then that I don’t see anything maybe it’s just not out yet or it might still work I’m going to try and get in touch with someone from there though. Thanks for responding so fast!

[@brianstrickland586]

@@RBIMASTER3j did you find out anything from IE I also want to go stage 2 on my 1.8T

[@sashkog.6766]

I have a 16 1.8t sport jetta and i'm currently on stage 2 APM tuned with cts high flow cat, straight pipe the rest, cts intake, cts bov.. I've heard that the dogbone is recommended when you're stage 2 but is it really ?

[@kylemonoson5521]

The dogbone deffinitly "sharpens" the shifts. They're more defined if that makes any sense. Less "squishy" feeling. You will feel the engine much more so be ready for a little more vibration while at idle (in drive) and especially in reverse. Worth it in my opinion since it's less than $50

[@sashkog.6766]

@@kylemonoson5521 gotcha... maybe i'll look into it once i figure out when i'm going to get the big turbo and intercooler... but first i want to get the rest of the supporting mods before i go big on power

[@runova1304]

@@kylemonoson5521 Can you link the dogbone insert cant find it

[@kylemonoson5521]

@@runova1304 keep in mind this is for my year specifically 2015. You may have to change the vehicle on ecs to make sure it fits yours. Also be prepared to feel much more of the transmission too. www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/mkv-mkvi-dogbone-mount-insert-red/10-ecs-018r~a/

[@Casal0x]

1.8t wow thats strange in my country the sport version is coming with 2.0t

[@kylemonoson5521]

Yes that's the GLi which we also have here in the states. Mine is not a GLi.

[@RustEyeWRX]

What did you do to fix the downpipe? I literally just got the same problem 😐

[@kylemonoson5521]

So the separation happened because the clamp connecting the 3" dp to the stock 2.5" exhaust blew open (screw failed on c-clamp). Took it to VW (got a friend there) who let me use the lift and put on a new c-clamp.

[@RustEyeWRX]

@@kylemonoson5521 OK. What size clamp did you use because I'm between a clamp or 2.5" to 3" adapter

[@kylemonoson5521]

@Deadliest Spectre I bought another stock clamp while at VW. Pretty sure that's gotta be the 2.5"

[@ArmoredBullTrading]

Gonna slap the is20 on itM

[@alejandrom4643]

It is DSG of 6 or 7 speed or Tiptronic?

[@kylemonoson5521]

it was a 6speed auto, not dsg

[@sambo6651]

Does anyone know who does stage 2 tune?

[@anthonyberetta1032]

How much would this be on a 2015 vw 1.8 tsi highline jetta turbo

[@Rj-nh1df]

Would you do APR ECU upgrade on automatic? *2018 VW Jetta 1.8t

[@kylemonoson5521]

10000% YES! It will feel like you purchased a whole different car. Stage 1 was a massive jump. Wish they came that way honestly.

[@03jedi]

@@kylemonoson5521 I have a 2017 VW Jetta 1.8t tsi, I want to learn more about upgrading my car. Where should I start?

[@Canes27ac]

I have the APR tune on my 2015 tsi. Went stage 1 around 50k miles and stage two at 65k. Currently at 110k and still driving great. Every once and a while it goes limp mode on long trips. Usually after turning it off it clears. Haven’t been able to find a reason for it. Had to change spark plugs and coils around 100k which was somewhat normal.

[@chriszn13]

are you lowered? what size tires are those?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Stock ride height. Tires are 17x8 225's

[@JosueHernandez-gg6gp]

We’re. Kan I get the computer tune I live in Atlanta ga

[@theblitz6838]

Pretty much like my 1.8 tsi Superb, that thing already pumped out 240 hp at stage 1*. The only problem I have is that it's a DSG7, if I had the DSG 6 I could've easily gone for a stage 3 tune. *thus even without a sports air filter

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

How'd u do It and how much did it cost?

[@theblitz6838]

@@driveonthestraightpath2138 The mechanics at the Tuning shop (DVX) were as surprised as I was when they came back to me with the data, thats the most amount of power they've ever gotten out of a stock 1.8 tsi at stage 1 (thus even with stock air intake). It should push over 250 with a decent cold air intake. The Superb previous owner was an old man so the engine was pretty tame at first. Either I did one hell of a job breaking in that engine or they used some Czechian magic on it back in the factory, I have no clue. What I do know is that my Czechian tank can out run a stock GTI (and pretty much any stick shifter up to 350 hp) with nothing but a simple software tune. I paid €700 for the software update, both the Engine and DSG combined.

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

@@theblitz6838 that is insane. Almost 70 hp from just a tune. Well done

[@theblitz6838]

@@driveonthestraightpath2138 Thx man, that little engine deserves to be in some light weight tube chassis.

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

@@theblitz6838 any common problems in these Cars btw?

[@kuacisudo995]

is it torque converter automatic bro ? not DSG ?

[@kylemonoson5521]

It is not a DSG (I wish) BUT the tune deffinitly improves shift times.

[@kuacisudo995]

@@kylemonoson5521 oh i see .. i thought all TSI came with DSG

[@kylemonoson5521]

@@kuacisudo995 Nope those are mostly for the GLI's, GTI's and R's

[@nitroman1011]

What would you say it’s pushing to the wheel 🤔

[@kylemonoson5521]

www.goapr.com/products/software/ecu_upgrade/parts/ECU-18T-EA888-3-T-MGT ^scroll down a bit and you'll see the charts to flip between at the crank and at the wheel. I use 93 octane only. I do also have a few other add ons so I probably produce a bit more but not much. I'd say 300lbs of tourque and 230hp roughly.

[@SosafromtheEast]

Car still runnin great with stage 2? Transmission holding up too? I have 72k miles on my car wanna go stage 1 but I'm just worried about it messing with the automatic trans what are your thoughts? I have a same car just 2016

[@Hushhatesyou]

if you tune the ECU tune the TCU dont make on part of the car smarter than the other. do that and you should be fine. keep up with services and dont drive stupidly you should be good!

[@kylemonoson5521]

@@Hushhatesyou I agree with this ^ as long as you've kept up with the maintenance and you know the history of the car prior to your ownership I say go for it 👍🏻

[@IlyaMishin]

dude the gearbox does not understand what they want from it, it is imperative to sew

[@trentashbrook2205]

What coil pack and spark plugs do u have?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Other than the proper gapping for stage 2 Stock, not enough gain to make a change there.

[@trentashbrook2205]

@@kylemonoson5521 where did u find someone to do the apr tune, in florida I can’t find anyone to get me to stage 1 apr

[@kylemonoson5521]

@@trentashbrook2205 VW dealerships that are licensed. I went to the Osteen here in jax

[@stephenmaximo4017]

What seats are those?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Stock seats, but we're an optional upgrade when ordering the car, one of my favorite things about the car tbh 🙂

[@anthonymoulton7837]

Do you get dsg farts with a 1.8t?

[@kylemonoson5521]

I wish lol, being a 1.8T it isn't a dsg however if I were to delete a resonator or muffler im sure I could get something close.

[@justinchambers8992]

$800 for that damn tune where I'm from. We'll, I'll be patient. 2 months of saving. Better to get this done at the dealer, then buy some cheap risky performance chip for power.

[@kylemonoson5521]

Promise it's worth it, be patient!

[@florianfei1093]

1800$ for APR stage 1 where I come from... So don't cry

[@kylemonoson5521]

@@florianfei1093 Holy hell! Where are you from. I've never seen it even close to that 😢

[@florianfei1093]

@@kylemonoson5521 Austria. 1500€ ecu 800€ tcu 600€ air intake 1000€ LLK 700€ charge pipes, etc. And that's only stage 1+...

[@florianfei1093]

200€ turbo inlet

[@GM-br7qj]

You'd be faster if you drove in sport OR drove in Tiptronic mode. You should also race mk6chris.

[@kylemonoson5521]

I find that in sport it's better if I'm already moving since it holds rpm better. But from a dig it doesn't seem to make any difference.

[@kylemonoson5521]

Looked into mk6chris, looks like he's a 1.4T havnt had any issues with them before but I'd give it a go, would still be fun im sure! 🙂

[@tylervlogsmore5987]

Is that oakleaf ?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Lol you're close but no 😉

[@ilirgerlica]

Price?

[@kylemonoson5521]

For a specific part or tune?

[@ilirgerlica]

@@kylemonoson5521 the whole car I mean...if you would sell it...which would be the price?

[@ilirgerlica]

@@kylemonoson5521 also how much did it cost to make it stage 2 tuning?

[@kylemonoson5521]

@@ilirgerlica oh that's a fun question, I asked a while ago on a VW forum that I'm on and they said 10k would be fair. Since this video its also got a CTS turbo Vacuum diverter valve and a FULL 3" CTS stainless catback exhaust. APR stage 2 cost a little over 1k for software and install. APR discontinued the stage 2 tune back on memorial day 2020. But according to someone else here in the comments you can still find it on some websites. Not sure how much I'd trust it though.

[@ilirgerlica]

@@kylemonoson5521 ok. Thanks very much for the information and for the great video. All the bests!

[@user-John777]

22 литра ,это расход топлива?

[@ПашкаОбовсемпонемногу]

miles per gallon

[@mattjingles5758]

Wtf is an OBD11?

[@kylemonoson5521]

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[@flvers1266]

How u get APR stage 2?

[@kylemonoson5521]

Unfortunately APR discontinued it on labor day of 2020 due to new emission regulations, so unless you find some black market for it or someone selling a pre-tuned ecu im not sure how to aquire it anymore.

[@Rj-nh1df]

@@kylemonoson5521 if anything, instead of not letting us do ecu upgrades, regulators need to go after all the smokey diesel trucks spewing out black fog.

[@zombaxgames7402]

🤣😂🤣 OBD elven Read yo Roman numerals

[@kylemonoson5521]

?

[@ballisticx2185]

Lmao couldn’t hear a thing 4:20

[@kylemonoson5521]

Strange, it's pretty audible compared to stock

[@charliefasthorse5710]

Automatic 🤮

[@connormccloskey5716]

yo how u get tune I have a different ecu ECU Box Code 06K906071BS 4513 but same fucken car. how do other people get the tune

[@kylemonoson5521]

You walk into an authorized VW APR dealership and ask them for it.