We are so happy to announce some good news from CTS Turbo for owners of MQB vehicles. The company has released a budget-friendly-direct-bolt-on hybrid turbocharger for the 2015-2020 MQB platform. The kit is available in our shop for $1,499.99. CTS Turbo as a leading brand in the automotive industry is known for manufacturing and wholesaling performance parts for late-model Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen, their latest release fits all MQB-based EA888.3 vehicles such as:
- 2015-2019 VW Golf/Sportwagen/Alltrack
- 2015-2020 VW GTI
- 2015-2019 VW Golf R
- 2019-2023 VW Jetta GLI
- 2018-2021 VW Arteon
- 2015-2020 Audi A3
- 2015-2020 Audi S3
- 2015-2020 Audi TT
- 2015-2020 Audi TTS
- ROW models can vary
This turbocharger will change your driving experience like never before by giving your ride massive power gains and superior performance. With this turbocharger, the engineers at CTS Turbo took successful features from their previous releases and made them better. They kept the journal bearing CHRA from the IS38 turbocharger and increased the thrust bearings and thrust collars by 2 mm, to match the larger wheels and the performance-oriented nature of this upgrade.
They also increased the turbo’s oil passages by 0.72mm and put the turbo through extensive in-house tests to make sure that it delivers the highest performance at different altitudes and climates. Their main goals were to manufacture a turbocharger with fast spool times, massive torque gains, and reliable solid mid-range performance, so its safe to say that the CTS Turbo JB-600 Journal Bearing Hybrid Turbocharger MQB Platform 2015-2020 delivers that and more.
Designed for street use, this turbocharger delivers approximately 600 crank hp, around 520-530whp on E85 and 430-460whp on pump 93 octane**. As a performance upgrade, this turbocharger will do wonders for the power and efficiency of your MQB platform. You should also know that this system is engineered to be very durable and withstand the high-performance demands you intend to put it through.
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
Required Parts (Not Included):
- 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
Recommended 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
Notes:
- Always follow the proper procedure for checking/adjusting the wastegate actuator when installing the turbo! Recommended wastegate actuator voltage: 3.4V-3.6V
- We recommend keeping the boost within 25-28psi, less if you’re limited by fueling or a stock engine. Do not exceed the recommended boost range, as it will reduce efficiency.
- Installation must be performed by a qualified technician. Always pre-fill the turbocharger, replace engine oil and filter, and follow proper break-in procedures.
- Installation hardware or gaskets (use same install kit as the factory turbo), wastegate actuator, and turbo outlet fitting not included.
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
If you have any questions or you would love to buy products for your MQB platform, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.
