EQT Vortex Turbocharger for VW/Audi MQB 1.8T/2.0T EA888 Gen 3

DESCRIPTION

The EQT Vortex is a complete bolt-on turbo that is manufactured with all brand new components and includes new installation hardware (pictured). The housings are modeled after the OEM IS20/IS38 turbochargers for proper fitment, but they are all brand new and original castings made and machined for the specific wheels we use. The turbine is a TD06SL2 wheel measuring at 61mm/54mm and the compressor is a custom billet wheel measuring at 53mm/71mm base with a 76mm extended tip design. The entire turbo is manufactured, assembled, and VSR balanced in a state of the art facility. The EQT Vortex is good for 450-480whp on pump gas and over 500-560whp on race gas or E85. Note that upgraded fueling and supporting mods are recommended to take full advantage of this turbo.

When developing this turbo upgrade, EQT was aiming for a good balance of response and overall power potential so that the turbo would be a pleasure to drive on the street as well as on track. As a result, the EQT Vortex offers excellent spool and response throughout the powerband along with a very flat torque curve that carries nearly to redline. EQT also sized this turbo to be a perfect match for the stock engine internals and control systems. The EQT Vortex makes excellent power in the 27-28psi range which allows it to work very well on pump gas and stay within range of the stock MAP sensors. Check out the dyno chart below which shows the EQT Vortex on 91 Octane and on an E30 blend as well as the same car on the stock IS38 turbo. The setup on the car remained exactly the same aside from the turbo kit and tuning. This test car still has the stock cat-back and a catted downpipe, so there is plenty more power to be had!

Below is a chart showing just how quickly the EQT Vortex can spool. This was done on the road in 4th gear (2015 Golf R DSG) on E30. You can see that the turbo hits 27psi right at 3000RPM and holds it to redline with ease. You can also see that the Intake Air Temperature barely moves through the entire pull. This shows how efficient the turbo is at these boost/power levels.

EQT Vortex XL

Building upon the success had with the standard EQT Vortex, we now offer the Vortex XL model. The key difference in the Vortex XL is a larger turbine housing. While the standard EQT Vortex uses a turbine housing based on the IS20 turbo to achieve unrivaled spool, the Vortex XL uses a larger housing based on the IS38 to allow for more top end flow. The result is that the Vortex XL spools 300-400RPM slower, but offers an extra 20-40whp depending on fuel and setup. The XL can hit 30psi by 3400RPM and can hold up to 35psi all the way to redline!

With the Vortex XL, we have now seen up to 600whp along with low-mid 10 second 1/4 mile times. The Vortex XL turbo currently holds the 1/4 mile record for any IHI based bolt-on turbo for the MQB platform, while still being one of the best spooling options on the market. The record pass was a 10.46 @ 131.5mph and was accomplished at only 30psi on EQT’s stock motor and stock transmission shop car. The car is still on the stock motor and transmission, but now its running 34-35psi and making around 40whp and 50ft-lbs more than it was at the time.

Fitment: All EA888 Gen 3 Powered MQB Vehicles

• VW Golf
• VW Golf GTI
• VW Golf R
• VW Jetta GLI
• Audi A3
• Audi S3
• Mk6 Jetta 1.8T (2013.5+ note: must have EA888.3and our MQB turbo swap kit!)
• Mk6 Jetta GLI 2.0T (2013.5+ note: must have EA888.3and our MQB turbo swap kit!)
• NMS B7 Passat 1.8T (2013.5+ note: must have EA888.3 and our MQB turbo swap kit!)

Kit includes:

• EQT Vortex Standard or XL turbocharger
• Installation hardware (turbo mounting nuts/studs, seals and gaskets)