{"product_id":"garrett-powermax-vaq-mqb-2-0-tsi-ea888-stage-1-turbo-485hp","title":"Garrett PowerMax VAQ MQB 2.0 TSI EA888 Stage 1 Turbo (485hp)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGenuinely 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 \u003cstrong\u003e485hp (362kW) at the flywheel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete direct-fit upgrade, not a modified factory unit, producing \u003cstrong\u003e+17% higher flow\u003c\/strong\u003e than the IS38 turbo found on the stock VW Golf R.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt the core is the high-quality, reverse-rotating \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett GT2260S turbocharger\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1050°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant safety limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Choose This Turbocharger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReal, on-vehicle-proven 485hp (362kW) output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e+17% higher flow than the IS38 turbo (stock VW Golf R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGarrett GT2260S turbocharger with GTX Gen II compressor wheel aero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMar-M alloy turbine wheel and stainless steel turbine housing, both rated to 1050°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComplete assembly with calibrated electronic actuator and ancillary components, direct OEM fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMachined speed sensor port included for monitoring turbo speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLatest generation journal bearing rotor group with reinforced 360-degree thrust bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCompatibility (replaces IS12, IS20, or IS38 turbo)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVW Golf\/GTI\/R\/Clubsport (Mk7\/Mk7.5, 2013-2018, 2.0L EA888)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVW Passat (3G, 2015-2024, 1.8\/2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVW Tiguan (Mk2, 2016-2023, 2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVW Arteon (2017-2023, 2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVW Jetta GLI (Mk7, 2019+, 2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAudi A3\/S3\/A3 Quattro (8V, 2013-2020, 1.8\/2.0 TFSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAudi TT\/TTS (8S, 2014-2023, 1.8\/2.0 TFSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSEAT León\/Cupra (Mk3, 2013-2020, 1.8\/2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSEAT Ateca\/Cupra (Mk1, 2016+, 1.8\/2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSkoda Octavia\/VRS (Mk3, 2013-2020, 1.8\/2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSkoda Superb (B8, 2015-2023, 1.8\/2.0 TSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54513932861773,"sku":"898199-5001W","price":1453.77,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4808\/2253\/files\/Garrett_PowerMax_VAQ_MQB_2.0_TSI_EA888_Stage_1_Turbo_485hp.webp?v=1786695231","url":"https:\/\/i6tuning.com\/products\/garrett-powermax-vaq-mqb-2-0-tsi-ea888-stage-1-turbo-485hp","provider":"i6 Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}