We heard your demands and we are happy to unveil our latest premium hybrid turbo with a stainless steel exhaust housing specifically designed for MQB platform vehicles.

At CTS, we received a massive amount of requests from our customers seeking a budget-friendly-direct-bolt-on turbo upgrade for their existing IS12, IS20, or IS38 turbochargers. To meet these demands, we have designed our very own journal bearing turbocharger upgrade.

The goal was to develop a turbo with a strong power up top compared to the JB-600. Our engineers decided to keep the journal bearing CHRA from our popular IS38 turbocharger and spice it up a bit, to match the larger wheels and a performance-oriented nature of this upgrade. The thrust bearings and thrust collars were increased by 2mm to accommodate the extra load. The oil passages were increased by 0.72mm to allow the most efficient hydrodynamic wedge when the turbocharger is in operation. This turbocharger was extensively tested on our own and our partner vehicles around the world, at different altitudes and different climates.

Long story short: this turbocharger is capable of delivering approximately 650 crank hp, around 550-600whp on E85 and 460-480whp on pump 93 octane**. The turbocharger is designed for street use, while it is a bit laggy compared to our JB-600 you get the benefit of a big power up top.

We recommend to keep the boost within 29-33psi, less if you're limited by fueling or stock engine. Do not exceed the recommended boost range, as it will reduce efficiency.

Features :

Perfect street turbocharger upgrade, fantastic spool and mid-range response
Journal bearing direct-fit CHRA (compatible with all factory oil and coolant lines)
Billet reverse rotation compressor wheel, 53.1mm inducer, 71mm-76mm exducer with extended tip (6+6 blade configuration)
Inconel TD06SL2 reverse rotation turbine wheel, 54mm exducer, 60mm inducer (11 blade configuration)
Stainless Steel proprietary turbine housing, made precisely for factory fitment
VSR Balanced to OE tolerances
Compatible with most tuning solutions for popular hybrid turbos (United Motorsport, Eurodyne, COBB)
Compatible with OE or replacement wastegate actuators
Compatible with OE or aftermarket turbo inlets and turbo outlets, however we recommend our 2.5" turbo outlet pipe, see below

Fitments :

Volkswagen Golf | Sportwagen | Alltrack 2015-2019
Volkswagen GTI 2015-2020
Volkswagen Golf R 2015-2019
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2019-2023
Volkswagen Arteon 2018-2021
Audi A3 2015-2020
Audi S3 2015-2020
Audi TT 2015-2020
Audi TTS 2015-2020
ROW models can vary

Includes :

Performance downpipe
Performance air intake
Performance intercooler
Factory or aftermarket wastegate actuator
Software tuning for hybrid turbo
Installation hardware for factory turbocharger, listed at the bottom of the page

Required parts (not included) :

2.5" turbo outlet pipe
MPI kit and upgraded fuel pump, confirm with your tuner
HPFP upgrade, confirm with your tuner
High-flow exhaust

Hardware and gaskets required for installation :

06L253039A - Turbo Inlet Gasket
5Q0253115B - Turbo Outlet Seal
WHT007210 - Turbo Mount Nuts (x4)
N90067202 - Turbo Oil Line O-ring (x2)
WHT006112 - Turbo Oil Line Gasket
WHT006113 - Turbo Oil Line Gasket
WHT006114 - Coolant Hose O-Ring
WHT006124 - Coolant Hose O-Ring
WHT005558 - Coolant Hose O-Ring

Notes :

Always follow the proper procedure for checking/adjusting the wastegate actuator when installing the turbo! Recommended wastegate actuator voltage: 3.4V-3.6V
Installation must be performed by a qualified technician. Always pre-fill the turbocharger, replace engine oil and filter, follow proper break-in procedures.
Installation hardware or gaskets (use same install kit as the factory turbo), wastegate actuator, turbo outlet fitting not included.
Result may vary, depending on your location, fueling, dyno, etc

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Make Vehicle	Model	Year
2015-2020 Audi A3	A3	2015-2020
2015-2020 Audi S3	S3	2015-2020
2015-2020 Audi TT MK3	TT MK3	2015-2020
2018-2021 Volkswagen Arteon	Arteon	2018-2021
2015-2019 Volkswagen GTI MK7	GTI MK7	2015-2019
2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf MK7	Golf MK7	2015-2019
2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R	Golf R	2015-2019
2019-2023 Volkswagen Jetta	Jetta	2019-2023

What is CTS Turbo?

Name: CTS Turbo JB-640RS Journal Bearing Hybrid Turbocharger Audi | Volkswagen MBQ Platform 2015-2021
Brand: CTS Turbo
SKU: 156587111
Price: 1484.99 USD

CTS Turbo is a manufacturer and wholesaler of performance automotive parts, specializing in late-model Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen vehicles. The company also offers products for Toyota and MINI Cooper models. All CTS Turbo products are TIG welded and constructed using T304 stainless steel.

CTS Turbo prides itself on being a leader in the industry, offering an unparalleled level of high-end products, technical know-how, and customer service. The brand has everything you need to enhance the performance of your car; that includes cold air intakes, catch can kits, turbo kits, and performance exhaust systems. CTS Turbo’s team of skilled engineers and fabricators are dedicated to constantly developing new performance parts for your car to take it to the next level.

CTS Turbo Catch Cans

Oil catch cans are simple devices that can greatly benefit direct-injection motors. They are used to prevent oil and other contaminants from entering the intake manifold and clogging up the intake valves with buildup. Oil deposits on the intake manifold and valves can reduce performance and cause poor fuel mileage.

CTS Turbo Intakes

Cold air intakes help deliver a smooth entry of cold air directly into the engine to improve performance and acceleration. Using mandrel-bent aluminum intake piping, CTS Turbo reduces unwanted turbulence within the pipes, which would otherwise reduce airflow into the engine. High-flow air filters utilize a cone design for better engine breathing and a great sound too.

CTS Turbo Exhausts

All CTS exhausts are hand TIG-welded using the finest T304 seamless stainless steel designed for both street use and track applications. Other systems use lower-quality materials causing them to crack and decay over time. CTS’ exhaust systems also deliver a tantalizing aggressive sound that produces several smiles per mile.

CTS Turbo Downpipes

Downpipes are the perfect high-performance replacement for the factory downpipe, which rob your vehicle of its potential power. CTS Turbo’s downpipes feature a stainless-steel construction and built with maximum performance in mind. They are available in race-spec and street-spec varieties featuring Magnaflow catalytic converters.

Upgrade to CTS Turbo Today

When looking for a performance exhaust, CTS Turbo has the parts you need to unleash the potential power of your vehicle. Vivid Racing carries a wide selection of CTS Turbo products, including catless and catted downpipes, catch cans, heat shields, cold air intakes, pulleys, radiators, intercoolers, tubing, and more! We also carry complete turbo and exhaust kits from CTS Turbo. If you have any questions regarding the products listed above, please do not hesitate to call us at (480) 966-3040.