Volkswagen Golf R (MK7.5)
PERON Tuning

Volkswagen Golf R (MK7.5) | Stage 2+ ECU / TCU

£1,000.00 GBP ex vat

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Product Details

  • Type Tuning Calibration (ECU)
  • Peak Power 408 bhp
  • Peak Torque 443 lb-ft
  • Engine EA888.3 CJX DJH DNU
  • Gearbox DQ381
  • Dynograph Download
Product Information

PERON Stage 2+ ECU / TCU Tune | VW MK7 Golf R (DSG)

Unlock the full potential of your VW MK7 Golf R with our Stage 2+ tuning package, designed to safely maximise the factory IS38 turbocharger while maintaining reliability for fast road driving and occasional track use.
Experience sharper throttle response, exhilarating performance gains, and seamless gearbox calibration engineered in-house by PERON’s expert calibration team.

⚙️ Performance Gains

  • Estimated Gains: +80–95 bhp / +125–145 lb-ft

  • Example:

    • Stock Output: 311 bhp / 300 lb-ft

    • Stage 2+ Output: 408 bhp / 443 lb-ft (on 99 RON fuel)

Figures based on our in-house development vehicle running full supporting hardware.

🚀 Key Features & Benefits

  • Maximised IS38 Turbo Performance

    • Safely pushes the factory turbo to its full potential.

    • Outstanding acceleration with a massive boost in mid-range torque.

    • Smooth and responsive power delivery for everyday drivability.

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

    • Faster, smoother gear shifts.

    • Optimised torque limits for increased reliability and performance.

    • Enhanced launch control logic for consistent, powerful starts.

  • Manual Gearbox Option

    • Low-torque calibration available to preserve clutch longevity.

  • Sharper Turbo Response

    • Faster spool and crisper throttle response thanks to refined boost, torque, and ignition strategies.

  • Engineered for Safety & Longevity

    • In-built thermal and mechanical protection strategies safeguard the engine and gearbox.

    • Fully reversible mapping if you wish to return to stock.

🔧 Required Hardware

To ensure performance, safety, and reliability, the following hardware is required:

  • High-flow larger downpipe (200-cell sports cat recommended for road use)

  • Performance air intake system

  • Turbo inlet elbow

  • Uprated intercooler and hose kit

  • NGK Racing Spark Plugs (R7438-9)

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

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

Optional Add-On:

  • Downpipe-back performance exhaust system for enhanced sound and flow.

📝 Mandatory Components

Component Requirement
High-flow downpipe Required
Performance air intake system Required
Turbo inlet elbow Required
Uprated intercooler & hoses Required
NGK Racing Spark Plugs (R7438-9) Required
TVS DSG software Required for DSG cars

🏆 Why Choose PERON Tuning?

PERON Tuning has been at the forefront of ECU and DSG calibration development for over a decade. Based in the UK, we specialise in delivering reliable, powerful, and refined tuning solutions.

  • Over 10 years of experience in high-performance calibration.

  • All mapping developed in-house for consistent, repeatable results.

  • Dyno-tested and road-proven calibrations for real-world performance.

  • Expert advice on compatible hardware and installation support.

📊 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 +80–95 bhp / +125–145 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.