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EQT Vortex Turbocharger - VW/Audi MQBe 2.0T (Mk8/8Y)

$ 1,729.99 $ 1,556.99

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Please note: if you are purchasing this turbo for a Mk8 GTI you will need the retrofit install kit offered above.

Mk8.Joshua's Mk8 Golf R on the drag strip
Proven on the strip

9 Second 1/4 Mile Capable Turbocharger

This incredible pass was done by Mk8.Joshua in his Mk8 Golf R. The car was built by LT Motorsports running our Beta turbo, EQT custom ECU tune, and TVS Engineering DSG tune with a mechatronic swap. The car managed a 9.864 second pass at 137.85mph

9.864s1/4 mile
137.85mphTrap speed
Mk8 RMk8.Joshua · LT Motorsports
BetaTurbo on the pass
Big Power Capable

Vortex XL Specs

E85550whp630chp
93 Octane450whp520chp
1/4 Mile9sec9 second capable 1/4 mile turbo

Compressor and Housing

Compressor wheel
Billet, 53mm/71mm base with a 76mm extended tip design
Compressor housing
Larger machined compressor housing

Turbine and Bearing

Turbine wheel
61mm/54mm TD06SL2
Bearing
Upgraded internal bearing
Supporting Mods

Build Your Vortex

Wondering what you need to run our turbocharger on the Mk8 Golf R or Mk8 GTI?

+365hp over stock MK8 GTI · E85 · Up to 365hp over stock
Stock263chp / 321ctq
235whp
284wtq
Stage 2 (E85)407chp / 462ctq
362whp
410wtq
Vortex XL (E85)630chp / 510ctq
550whp
440wtq
Wheel horsepowerWheel torque

Required Supporting Mods

Ethanol (E85)

All upgraded turbo Mk8 GTI requires our upgraded TMAP sensor, and an OEM Mk8 Golf R PUT sensor

  • Turbo Retrofit Install KIT (See Below)GTI only
  • Upgraded Cold Air IntakeRequired
  • Upgraded IntercoolerRequired
  • Upgraded Exhaust SystemRequired
  • Upgraded Low-Pressure Fuel PumpRequired
  • Multi-Port InjectionSoftware support coming soon

*Blaze Intake Compatibility*: When utilizing the Blaze Atom V2 with this turbo on the Mk8 GTI, you will need the inlet adapter and silicone intake hose from the Mk8 Golf R / 8Y version of this intake. If you plan on purchasing a blaze to complement the turbo, please ensure you purchase the Mk8 Golf R version or email sales@eqtuning.com for further assistance

Dyno Results

Vortex XL on the Dyno

Vortex XL bolt-on hardware
Everything to bolt it on

Bolt On Installation

Our Mk8 Vortex XL includes all necessary hardware to bolt-on your new turbo right up to your stock location Golf R/S3 turbocharger.

4 items
  • New O-rings
  • Gaskets
  • Studs & Nuts
  • Brackets & Fittings

Note: while this turbocharger is compatible with the Mk8 GTI, a retrofit kit is required. See more information below.

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EQT Vortex Turbocharger - VW/Audi MQBe 2.0T (Mk8/8Y)

$ 1,556.99 $ 1,729.99

Size

  • XL
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