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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:
Coming soon.
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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.
