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Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 Gen.3 from 265 hp

The guide for Golf 7 R engines from 265 hp as standard, for example
by
Bartek Bartoszewicz
Tuning Professional

Golf 7 R and Co.: How to increase performance in four levels

With our tuning guide you get the four power levels with which you can bring your 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 up to 520 PS (382 kW). And of course, as always with BAR-TEK®, professionally and safely. There are all the tuning parts and measures you need, from chip tuning to high-strength forged pistons!

Of course, you can also take a closer look at all performance parts for EA888 Gen.3 engines.

Installed, for example, in:

  • VW Golf 7 R (AU)
  • VW Golf 7 GTI Clubsport S (AU)
  • Seat Leon Cupra (5F)
  • Audi S3 (8V)
  • Audi TTS (FV/8S)

Year of construction:

2012 – 2017

Engine codes for example:

  • CJXA
  • CJXC
  • CJXE
  • CJXG
  • CJXH
  • DJHA
  • DNUC
  • DNUE
  • DNUF
The values given are based on our experience with a 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 with 300 PS, engine code CJXC.

This is what your engine needs to have a long shelf life:

You don't need any additional components here. Simply install and have fun! Instead of Longlife oil, it is better to use our oil.

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We recommend refuelling with 102 octane fuel. This gives your engine more power because it produces less knocking! The turbocharger should not be too old and the engine should be in good condition. The basis must be in good condition. We also strongly recommend installing the GFB air recirculation valve.

We recommend refuelling with 102 octane fuel. This gives your engine more power because it produces less knocking! The turbocharger should not be too old and the engine should be in good condition. The basis must be in good condition. We also strongly recommend installing the GFB air recirculation valve.

Product Bundle 1
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 Stage 1 - Bundle
Maximum performance for the small wallet
Perfect for getting started
Top price/performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
Total
€478.92
incl. VAT

You need that extra to make it last:

For this performance level, we recommend our upgrade intercooler. This means you always have full power, even at warm temperatures.

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As a mega tip: With the BAR-TEK® Open Air Intake you have up to 15 PS more power. The following also applies here: 102 octane is mandatory and the GFB recirculation air valve must not be missing!

As a mega tip: With the BAR-TEK® Open Air Intake you have up to 15 PS more power. The following also applies here: 102 octane is mandatory and the GFB recirculation air valve must not be missing!

Product Bundle 2
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 Stage 2 - Bundle
With intercooler
With intake
Next Level
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
+
+
+
ansaugschlauch golf7 inlet
Total
€1,470.40
incl. VAT

You need that extra so that it will last:

You will need a reinforced sports clutch so that you can transfer the power to the road. The original clutch cannot handle the increased torque. For DCT vehicles, we recommend our reinforced DCT clutch if the torque exceeds 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 protects your DCT gearbox from overheating! We recommend an oil cooler kit to ensure that your engine oil does not overheat and that your engine always has the optimum temperature and oil quality. In addition to the oil cooler kit, we recommend ordering our digital oil temperature gauge, so that you always have an overview of your engine's oil temperature.

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If you have already installed an upgrade intercoolerdownpipe and an upgrade high-pressure pump, you can continue to use these. You should also have the software customised by your trusted tuner.

If you have already installed an upgrade intercoolerdownpipe and an upgrade high-pressure pump, you can continue to use these. You should also have the software customised by your trusted tuner.

Product Bundle 3
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 Stage 3 - Bundle
With high pressure pump
With downpipe
Ambitious tuning
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
+
+
+
ansaugschlauch golf7 inlet
+
+
Total
€2,167.80
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need that extra so that it last a long time:

In stage 4, you need forged pistons and steel connecting rods from our High Boost ULTI kit, in which all parts are optimally matched to each other. The kit copes perfectly with extreme performance and takes your tuning to a whole new level. The same applies to the cylinder head High Boost ULTI Kit, which contains everything your cylinder head needs for maximum performance. You will also need the upgrade conversion kit for the fuel pump to supply the engine with the best possible fuel and prevent it from running lean. It is also advisable to install the upgrade high-pressure pump.

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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.

Product Bundle 4
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 Stage 4 - Bundle
With forged pistons and steel connecting rods
With cylinder head ULTI kit
Professional tuning
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
+
+
+
ansaugschlauch golf7 inlet
+
+
Total
€10,436.41
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

Engine repair guide VW Golf 7 2.0 TSI
Articlenumber: 2100748.4
All data at a glance
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Detailed instructions
Technical drawings

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This is how you improve the cooling:

If you want to get the full power out of your 2.0L EA888 Gen.3, you must not forget the cooling system. Even a little extra power puts a lot of strain on your engine! The thermal load increases and affects all areas of your car, even the transmission suffers under the new power. At best, the hard-earned power is reduced again, at worst your engine suffers major damage. To ensure that you can tune your engine safely and steadily, we have everything you need for perfect cooling, from oil coolers and all-aluminium water coolers to RACE water pumps and cooling water additives. We also have everything you need for cooling DCT gearboxes.

Product Bundle Cooling (manual transmission)
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 Cooling - Bundle
Maximum cooling for manual transmissions
The perfect cooling system
Top price-performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
+
mqb ölwanne alu
+
1.8 & 2.0L TSI MQB Upgrade Alu Ölfiltergehäuse BAR-TEK®
+
+
+
Total
€1,390.53
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

Product Bundle Cooling (DCT)
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® 2.0L EA888 Gen.3 DCT Cooling - Bundle
Maximum cooling for DCT transmissions
The perfect cooling system
Top price-performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
+
+
+
mqb ölwanne alu
+
+
GTX Racing Oil 10W-60 BAR-TEK® fully synthetic 5 liter
Total
€1,131.73
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

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.

Up to 900 PS (662 kW)
Garrett G30-990 Base
The most extreme and strongest
0.61
0.83
... and more!

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€2,941.14
Up to 700 HP
Garrett G30 Base
0.72 A/R
... and more!

Immediate delivery!

€4,201.64
over 600 HP possible
GTX3076R Hull Group
CNC optimized
... and more!

Immediate delivery!

€2,268.87
over 500 HP possible
GTX3071R hull assembly
CNC optimized
... and more!

Immediate delivery!

€2,080.63
For outputs up to approx. 265 HP
Designed for healthy performance
Original optics
Before-Facelift
Facelift
... and more!

Immediate delivery!

€1,050.38
High boost
Original from manufacturer
Top quality
... and more!

Immediate delivery!

€1,090.65

Race Engines from BAR-TEK®

You can also get everything completely ready: Our racing engines are designed for the highest performance. The components included are of course perfectly matched, finely balanced and suitable for the highest speeds. Because we use components from motorsports, for example forged pistons and steel connecting rods, our racing engines have a high stability.

The performances indicated here are based on our experience and can only indicate a tendency. Each engine is different and many factors such as fuel used, software tuning or mileage play an important role in the maximum power to be achieved. That is why we always test our vehicles and parts on our 1000 PS performance test bench.

All information without guarantee. If you have any further questions, please visit our Helpcenter.

Tip
High Boost
Perfectly tuned
over 600 hp capable

Immediate delivery!

€9,411.72
Bartek Bartoszewicz
Tuning Professional
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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