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Tuning-Guide for 1.8 TSI EA888 engines
Tuning guide for 1.8 TSI EA888 engines with standard 170 PS / 250 Nm.
How to achieve 550 hp with your 1.8 TSI EA888
This tuning guide is for you if you want to safely and correctly get the full potential out of your 1.8L EA888 engine. Divided into five power levels so you can see exactly which change releases how much power.
Installed in:
- Audi A3 (8V)
- Audi TT (FV)
- Seat Leon (5F)
- Skoda Octavia III (5E)
- Skoda Superb III (3V)
- VW Golf 7
- VW Passat (3G, CB)
- VW Touran (5T1) with 172 HP (North America) and 180 HP (Europe)
Year of construction
since 2012
Engine codes:
- CJSA
- CJSB
- CJSC
- CNSA
- CNSB
- CXBA
- CXBB
The values given are based on our experience with a VW Golf 7 with 170 HP, engine code CXBB.
Stage 1
increased efficiency:
+ 40 hp
+30 Nm
Final output:
210 hp
280 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
You do not need any additional components here. Instead of Longlife oil, it is better to use our GTX Racing Oil.
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We recommend filling up with 102 octane fuel. This gives your engine more power because it knocks less! The turbocharger should not be too old and the engine should be in good condition. The basis must be right. We also strongly recommend installing the GFB pop off valve. If you need new spark plugs anyway, it's best to order our upgrade spark plugs straight away.
We recommend filling up with 102 octane fuel. This gives your engine more power because it knocks less! The turbocharger should not be too old and the engine should be in good condition. The basis must be right. We also strongly recommend installing the GFB pop off valve. If you need new spark plugs anyway, it's best to order our upgrade spark plugs straight away.
Stage 2
increased efficiency:
+ 80 hp
+ 66 Nm
Final output:
250 hp
316 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
We recommend our upgrade intercooler for this performance level. This means you always have full power, even in warm temperatures.
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As a mega tip: With our Open Air Intake with TÜV you have up to 25 PS more power. The same applies here: 102 octane are mandatory and the GFB diverter valve must not be missing!
As a mega tip: With our Open Air Intake with TÜV you have up to 25 PS more power. The same applies here: 102 octane are mandatory and the GFB diverter valve must not be missing!
Stage 3
increased efficiency:
+ 160 hp
+ 170
Final output:
330 hp
420 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
You need a reinforced sports clutch so that you can bring the power to the road. The original clutch can't handle the increased torque. For DSG vehicles we recommend our reinforced DSG clutch for torques above 500 Nm. This can transmit up to 700 Nm! For the optimum transmission oil temperature, it is necessary to install our transmission oil cooler kit. This will protect your DSG gearbox from overheating! So that your engine oil does not overheat and always produces an optimal temperature and oil condition in your engine, we recommend our oil cooler kit, which is however still in work. For the oil cooler kit, we recommend that you order our digital oil temperature display, so you always have the oil temperature of your engine at a glance.
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If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high-pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are unavoidable!
If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high-pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are unavoidable!
Stage 4
increased efficiency:
+ 270 hp
+ 270 Nm
Final output:
440 hp
520 Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
You need a reinforced sports clutch so that you can bring the power to the road. The original clutch can't handle the increased torque. For DSG vehicles we recommend our reinforced DSG clutch for torques above 500 Nm. This can transmit up to 700 Nm! For the optimum transmission oil temperature, it is necessary to install our transmission oil cooler kit. This will protect your DSG gearbox from overheating! So that your engine oil does not overheat and always produces an optimal temperature and oil condition in your engine, we recommend our oil cooler kit, which is however still in work. For the oil cooler kit, we recommend that you order our digital oil temperature display, so you always have the oil temperature of your engine at a glance.
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If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high-pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are inevitable!
If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high-pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are inevitable!
Stage 5
increased efficiency:
+ 380 hp
+ ??? Nm
Final output:
550 hp
??? Nm
You need this extra to make it last:
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You can also choose an even larger turbo for even more boost, the rest of the parts remain as recommended.
You can also choose an even larger turbo for even more boost, the rest of the parts remain as recommended.
Cooling guide
increased efficiency:
Final output:
This is how you improve the cooling:
If you want to get the full performance out of your engine, you must not forget the cooling. Even a little extra power puts a lot of strain on your engine! The thermal load increases and affects all areas of your vehicle, even the transmission suffers from the new power. At best, the hard-earned power is reduced again; at worst, your engine suffers major damage. So that you can tune your engine safely and reliably, we provide you with everything you need for perfect cooling. Although it is ideal to install all parts together in a cooling bundle, you don't necessarily have to order everything at once. Each product helps you to improve cooling.
Turbo guide
increased efficiency:
Final output:
The perfect turbocharger for your tuning project
The turbocharger is one of the most important tuning measures of all, as there is huge performance potential in the compression ratio. This is why you will find all the turbos from the guides and suitable alternatives in this special turbo guide, for example if you prefer a specific manufacturer. We have also compiled a lot of information for you on the subject of turbochargers, which you should take a look at. In addition to the detailed turbo tips, there is a page on running in engines correctly, turbo lag and, of course, our 14 turbo rules.
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2.0L TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB Upgrade Turbocharger Thor 900 Extreme
+% more
Up to 900 PS (662 kW)
Garrett G30-990 Base
The most extreme and powerful
More is simply not possible
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2.0L TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB upgrade Turbocharger Thor 700
+% more
Up to 700 HP
Garrett G30 Base
0.72 A/R
More is simply not possible
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2.0L TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB IS38 upgrade Turbocharger V4 600 HP+ Turbo-Total®
+% more
over 600 HP possible
GTX3076R Hull Group
CNC optimized
with upgrade pop off valve
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2.0L TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB IS38 upgrade Turbocharger V3 500 HP+ BAR-TEK®
+% more
over 500 HP possible
GTX3071R hull assembly
CNC optimized
with upgrade pop off valve
Turbo-Total
2.0L TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB IS38 Turbocharger 06K145874N
+% more
For outputs up to approx. 265 HP
Designed for healthy performance
Original optics
early response
From
€1,008.36
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IS20 Turbocharger EA888 Gen.3 2.0L GTI TSI/TFSI MQB
+% more
High boost
Original from manufacturer
Top quality
Individualization option
From
€1,090.65
Turbo-Total
2.0L TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB IS38 Upgrade Turbocharger V2 460 HP Turbo-Total®
+% more
For power up to 460 PS (338 kW)
CNC milled compressor wheel
CNC optimized compressor housing
Reinforced bearing
The performance figures given here are based on our experience and can only give an indication. Every engine is different and many factors such as the fuel used, software tuning, or mileage run play a serious role in the maximum performance to be achieved.
All data is without guarantee. For further questions contact us here.
His first car was a Polo Mk1 with a 40 Weber twin carburetor and 129 PS (95 kW). His second was an Audi 50. Today Bartek tunes Lamborghinis to 1000 PS (735 kW). Even as a young boy, Bartek disassembled vehicles and put everything back together better. He wrote his high school diploma with oil on his fingers. The trained automotive mechanic with a focus on engines and gearboxes was determined to go into motorsports. In his 10 years in Formal 1, he supervised 73 races, including as engine mechanic for Ralf Schumacher at Toyota. Since 2010, he has dedicated himself fully to his company BAR-TEK® and helps his customers to bring VW and Audi engines to peak performance.
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