VW GOLF R MK8.5 | AUDI S3 8Y FL 2.0 TFSI (DNFF)

VW GOLF R (CD1 MK8.5) 2024+ ENGINE CODE – DNFF
AUDI S3 (8.5Y) 2024+ ENGINE CODES – DNFF
STOCK POWER – 333PS STOCK TORQUE – 420NM

World exclusive : We are the only company offering tuning on this platform and also offer Multimaps and Rolling anti lag options!

• 0–62 mph (100 km/h): 4.6 seconds • Top Speed: 155 mph (standard) or 167 mph with the optional Performance Package

The facelifted Golf MK8.5 and Audi S3 (often referred to as the 8.5Y or 8Y facelift) uses the DNFF engine code for the European, UK, and Rest of World (ROW) markets.

This powerplant belongs to the 4th generation of the Volkswagen Group EA888 engine family (EA888 evo4). It is tuned to produce 333 PS (329 hp / 245 kW) and 420 Nm of torque.

Whats Included in the package:

  • MRC Multimaps
    • 1. Low boost 99 RON
    • 2. High boost 99 RON
    • 3. High boost 99 RON + Octane booster
    • 4. Immobilizer tune
  • MRC Rolling Anti lag
  • MRC TCU gearbox patch

STAGE 1 : +70-90PS +90-110nm

You should see around 390-410ps and 510-530nm

STAGE 1 + Intake: +70-90PS +90-110nm

You should see around 390-410ps and 510-530nm

R600 Intake + Turbo elbow package price:

  • You will recieve a brand new OEM ECU and retain your original ECU to put the car back to stock if you wish.
  • All 24+ MK8.5/ S3’s are unable to have the TCU tuned.

We would require a deposit of £150 to secure your booking.

We would require the car to be with us for a day to carry out the work.

Please make sure your car arrives with at least half a tank of fuel and is always run on the best fuel, either Tesco 99 Momentum or Shell Vpower

Please be aware that old coilpacks can fail when running more power, causing a misfire, please make sure you have newest revision coilpacks before booking in, or let us know and we can add these to the estimate and replace on the day.

Please make sure that you mention all work you’re wanting to be carried out before booking in so that we can schedule this into the diary accordingly.

Mentioning work when you drop your car off means that we will run into delays as it was not scheduled in the diary.

MRC MK8R 8Y S3 STG1 Dyno Plot
GOLF MK8.5 Facelift on the dyno for ECU tuning

STAGE 2 : +100-130PS +140-180nm

You should see around 420-450ps and 560-600nm

  • You will recieve a brand new OEM ECU and retain your original ECU to put the car back to stock if you wish.
  • All 24+ MK8.5/ S3’s are unable to have the TCU tuned.

We would require a non refundable deposit of £1500 to secure parts and booking, and for the car to be left with us for a couple of days to carry out the work.

Please make sure your car arrives with at least half a tank of fuel and is always run on the best fuel, either Tesco 99 Momentum or Shell Vpower

Please be aware that old coilpacks can fail when running more power, causing a misfire, please make sure you have newest revision coilpacks before booking in, or let us know and we can add these to the estimate and replace on the day.

If your car is being left with us, please do not collect/ or plan to collect your car unless told so, we do not want to rush the work we are carrying out on your car, we will let you know as soon as your car is finished,we have completed our final checks and we are happy with your car.

Please make sure that you mention all work you’re wanting to be carried out before booking in so that we can schedule this into the diary accordingly.

Mentioning work when you drop your car off means that we will run into delays as it was not scheduled in the diary.

STAGE 2 DYNO PLOT:

MRC MK8R 8Y S3 STG2 Dyno Plot

Stage 3 – you should see around 480-530ps 600-700nm

Stage 3 is at your own risk. We will map the car to be as safe and powerful as it can be but increasing the power and torque so far beyond the factory specification means it will need appropriately reduced service intervals and maintenance.

  • You will recieve a brand new OEM ECU and retain your original ECU to put the car back to stock if you wish.
  • All 24+ MK8.5/ S3’s are unable to have the TCU tuned.

We would require a £5,000 deposit to secure parts and booking and for the car to be left with us for 4-7 working days.

Please make sure your car arrives with at least half a tank of fuel and is always run on the best fuel, which in the UK is Tesco 99 Momentum.

Please be aware that old coilpacks can fail when running more power, causing a misfire, please make sure you have newest revision coilpacks before booking in, or let us know and we can add these to the estimate and replace on the day. If your car is being left with us, please do not collect/ or plan to collect your car unless told so, we do not want to rush the work we are carrying out on your car, we will let you know as soon as your car is finished,we have completed our final checks and we are happy with your car.

Please make sure that you mention all work you’re wanting to be carried out before booking in so that we can schedule this into the diary accordingly.

Mentioning work when you drop your car off means that we will run into delays as it was not scheduled in the diary.

MRC MK8R 8Y S3 STG3 SWITCHER OB Dyno Plot

Frequently Asked Questions

Please check the below questions to see if it answers your query before ringing the office

Bookings

We require non refundable deposits for all bookings made, if you’re more than half an hour late, try to rearrange within 48 hours or do not show we will keep the deposit, if you are wanting to re book then another deposit will need to be taken.

We also ask that all invoices are paid by BACS before collection.

Engine related FAQ

All tuned Vehicles should be ran on Audi long-life 5W40 oil.

All 2.0L 2.5L and 4L engines should be ran on NGK race plugs once tuned.

Please let us know if service work needs to be added to your estimate

Service Intervals:

  • Oil and filter change once a year or every 10k
  • Major engine service every 2 years or every 20k
  • Transmission (gearbox, haldex, diffs, transfer box) should be done every 3-4 years, every 35k
    • Depending on how the car is driven, if the car is driven hard/ abused etc then these intervals should be cut in half.

Fuel

Please make sure your car arrives with at least half a tank of fuel and is always run on the best fuel, either Tesco 99 Momentum or Shell Vpower

Coilpacks

Please be aware that old coilpacks can fail when running more power, causing a misfire, please make sure you have newest revision coilpacks before booking in, or let us know and we can add these to the estimate and replace on the day.

Labour rates

Our standard labour rate is charged at £119+vat