Volkswagen Golf R (MK7.5)

Volkswagen Golf R (MK7.5) | Stage 1+ ECU / ECU calibration

Regular price £950.00 GBP ex vat

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Product Details

  • Type Tuning Calibration (ECU)
  • Peak Power 383 bhp
  • Peak Torque 424 lb-ft
  • Engine EA888.3 CJX DJH DNU
  • Gearbox DQ381
  • Dynograph Download

PERON Stage 1+ ECU / TCU Tune | VW MK7 Golf R (DSG)

Transform your VW MK7 Golf R into a sharper, more responsive, and more exciting car to drive every day.
Our PERON Stage 1+ ECU and TCU tuning package delivers impressive power gains, faster throttle response, and optimised gearbox behaviour — all while retaining factory emissions equipment.


⚙️ Performance Gains

  • Estimated Gains: +60–70 bhp / +100–125 lb-ft

  • Example:

    • Stock: 311 bhp / 300 lb-ft

    • Tuned: 383 bhp / 424 lb-ft (on 99 RON fuel with performance intake)

Note: 2019+ OPF-equipped models typically produce 10–20 bhp less due to a more restrictive factory downpipe.


🔑 Key Features

  • Substantial Power & Torque Gains

    • Typically +60–70 bhp and +100–125 lb-ft on 99 RON fuel with an intake upgrade.

    • Dramatic improvement in mid-range torque and in-gear acceleration.

  • DSG Transmission Calibration (Required on all DSG-equipped cars)

    • Faster gear shifts and improved launch control behaviour.

    • Optimised shift logic to perfectly match the extra power.

  • Manual Gearbox Option

    • Low-torque calibration available to preserve clutch longevity.

  • Retains Factory Emissions Hardware

    • Works with the factory downpipe and emissions controls intact.

    • Fully road legal and MOT-compliant.

  • Sharper Turbo Response

    • Faster spool and crisper throttle response for a more connected drive.

  • Engineered for Safety & Longevity

    • Thermal and mechanical protection strategies retained to safeguard engine and gearbox.

    • Mapping is fully reversible if you ever wish to return to stock.

  • Tailored for Your Setup

    • Optimised for 99 RON fuel and a performance intake.

    • Optional fine-tuning available for further upgrades (intercooler, exhaust, etc.).


🔧 Required Hardware

  • R600 Performance air intake system (Required)

  • NGK Racing Spark Plugs (R7438-9) (Required)

  • TVS DSG software (Required for all DSG-equipped vehicles)

  • 99 RON+ high-octane fuel (Shell V-Power / Tesco Momentum)


🌡️ Recommended Upgrades

  • Uprated intercooler (for sustained performance on track or in hot climates)

  • Performance exhaust system for improved sound and flow


🏆 Why Choose PERON Tuning?

PERON Tuning is dedicated to engineering high-performance calibration packages. Based in the UK, we bring together years of experience, advanced dyno facilities, and extensive real-world testing.

  • Over a decade of ECU and DSG calibration development.

  • All mapping engineered in-house for consistent performance and reliability.

  • Expert guidance on compatible hardware and installation.

  • Proven, dyno-tested solutions with a focus on drivability and safety.


📦 Package Summary

Feature Details
Type ECU & TCU Calibration
Engine 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4
Transmission DSG (dual-clutch) or manual
Fuel 99 RON recommended
Estimated Gains +60–70 bhp / +100–125 lb-ft

 

 

Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS on the in-house Dynojet 424x Linked Dyno Cell, featuring Akrapovic exhaust during performance testing and tuning by PERON Automotive.

Why PERON Tuning?

PERON Tuning represents the research and development arm of PERON Automotive Ltd., founded on a vision to set new standards in performance engineering. Spearheaded by Charlie Orpen, this journey has brought together one of the UK’s premier aftermarket facilities with a team of top-tier talent, uniting software and hardware under one roof to ensure quality control from start to finish. Charlie is joined by two of the industry’s finest engineers: Nicholas Kasberger, renowned for his expertise in reverse engineering and ECU calibration, and James Howarth, a leader in hardware design, fabrication, and turbo hardware.

Operating from a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a dyno cell, CNC machining, tool manufacturing, and robotic welding, PERON Tuning delivers market-ready calibration solutions and turbo hardware that empower hundreds of dealers worldwide. With a combined 50 years of experience—half of it spent supporting high-volume calibrations behind the scenes—PERON Tuning’s focus has always been on Porsche and Volkswagen Audi Group applications. While contractual private label agreements have limited what could be shared publicly, PERON Tuning now uses this platform to showcase their journey, offering exclusive insights into daily development case studies.