Garrett PowerMax VAQ MQB 2.0 TSI EA888 Stage 1 Turbo (485hp)

Genuinely engineered for maximum driving pleasure while keeping full compatibility with OEM parts, Garrett's PowerMax Stage 1 turbocharger for the 2.0L TSI EA888 Gen3 engine platform delivers real, on-vehicle-proven 485hp (362kW) at the flywheel. This is a complete direct-fit upgrade, not a modified factory unit, producing +17% higher flow than the IS38 turbo found on the stock VW Golf R.

At the core is the high-quality, reverse-rotating Garrett GT2260S turbocharger, paired with GTX Gen II compressor wheel aero (47mm inducer, 60mm exducer) and modern gasoline turbine wheel aerodynamics (50mm inducer, 45mm exducer) constructed from high-temperature Mar-M alloy, rated to withstand up to 1050°C. The stainless steel twin-scroll turbine housing shares the same 1050°C rating, and the complete assembly comes with a calibrated electronic actuator and all ancillary components for genuine OEM fitment, no hunting for extra parts.

Important safety limit: maximum allowable turbocharger speed is 185krpm. Exceeding this is at the owner's risk and can result in damage and premature failure. A machined speed sensor port is included specifically to monitor this, compatible with speed sensor part numbers 781328-0003 (includes sensor and gauge) or 781328-0004 (speed sensor only), both sold separately.

Why Choose This Turbocharger

• Real, on-vehicle-proven 485hp (362kW) output
• +17% higher flow than the IS38 turbo (stock VW Golf R)
• Garrett GT2260S turbocharger with GTX Gen II compressor wheel aero
• Mar-M alloy turbine wheel and stainless steel turbine housing, both rated to 1050°C
• Complete assembly with calibrated electronic actuator and ancillary components, direct OEM fitment
• Machined speed sensor port included for monitoring turbo speed
• Latest generation journal bearing rotor group with reinforced 360-degree thrust bearing

Compatibility (replaces IS12, IS20, or IS38 turbo)

• VW Golf/GTI/R/Clubsport (Mk7/Mk7.5, 2013-2018, 2.0L EA888)
• VW Passat (3G, 2015-2024, 1.8/2.0 TSI)
• VW Tiguan (Mk2, 2016-2023, 2.0 TSI)
• VW Arteon (2017-2023, 2.0 TSI)
• VW Jetta GLI (Mk7, 2019+, 2.0 TSI)
• Audi A3/S3/A3 Quattro (8V, 2013-2020, 1.8/2.0 TFSI)
• Audi TT/TTS (8S, 2014-2023, 1.8/2.0 TFSI)
• SEAT León/Cupra (Mk3, 2013-2020, 1.8/2.0 TSI)
• SEAT Ateca/Cupra (Mk1, 2016+, 1.8/2.0 TSI)
• Skoda Octavia/VRS (Mk3, 2013-2020, 1.8/2.0 TSI)
• Skoda Superb (B8, 2015-2023, 1.8/2.0 TSI)

Important: under no circumstances should the actuator rod be adjusted, any adjustment will invalidate the warranty. These turbochargers perform best with the factory downpipe/cat/OPF system installed.