With the prevalence of turbocharging for more efficiency, vehicle manufacturers now make software changes to offer different power outputs from the same engine hardware. The EA888 engine family is a perfect example of that, as numerous variants of the EA888 power many different VAG vehicles. The CXCA and CXCB variants of the EA888’s third-generation are used in the MK7 Golf GTI.

Piggyback chip tuning boxes take advantage of turbocharged engines' easily customizable power output. Piggyback chip tuning kits optimize the factory settings by intercepting and modifying the stock signal flow to remove the factory restrictions, resulting in an increase in power and torque output. Piggyback tuning kits do not permanently change the factory engine control unit (ECU), are generally plug-and-play, and do not require extensive modifications.

With its mapping specifically engineered for the CXCA and CXCB engines, ChipWerke offers significant and reliable horsepower and torque gains. ChipWerke connects to the EA888’s intake manifold pressure sensor, boost pressure sensor, and camshaft sensor to optimize the data readings. It removes the factory restrictions, allowing the engine to produce much more power and torque compared to stock. The module does not harm or strain the engine components and does not make any permanent changes.

ChipWerke’s Stage 1 map reliably increases the power by 50 HP. Seven preset levels (-3 to +3) allow for precise adjustments so you can dial in the power output to your driving needs or compensate for varying climate conditions and fuel quality. Also, ChipWerke’s free mobile app allows you to control the unit wirelessly via Bluetooth from your phone.