The Garrett PowerMax GT2260S turbocharger is a direct bolt-in replacement for your factory installed IHI IS20 or IS38 turbo making for a simple easy turbo upgrade. When combined with required hardware and ECU calibration this will offer 450-485 base horsepower without sacrificing reliability or street manners. Get ready to transform your 2015-2018 Golf R, GTI, S3, or A3 into a true performance monster.
Garrett PowerMax GT2260S Turbocharger - 2015-2018 VW & Audi 2.0T Gen 3 TSI | Fits 2015-2018 MK7 Golf R, GTI & 8V A3, S3
Garrett PowerMax GT2260S Turbocharger - 2015-2018 VW & Audi 2.0T Gen 3 TSI | Fits 2015-2018 MK7 Golf R, GTI & 8V A3, S3
SKU:898199-5001W
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BOLT-IN RELIABLE POWER
17% MORE FLOW
OVER IS38 TURBO
DIRECT-FIT
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
HIGH-QUALITY
ASSEMBLED IN JAPAN
GARRETT POWERMAX
Garrett's PowerMax GT2260S Turbocharger is born from over 65 years of pioneering turbo systems from leading edge professional motorsports, factory applications, and the performance aftermarket. The result is an incredibly reliable turbo that is fully assembled and calibrated for a no-hassle and direct replacement of your factory turbocharger.
LEADING FEATURES
- Direct fit replacement for factory turbocharger
- Complete assembly
- GTX (gen 2) compressor wheel aerodynamics
- Cast aluminum compressor housing
- Mar-M alloy turbine wheel
- Stainless steel twin-scroll turbine housing
- 360 degree reinforced thrust bearing
- 17% higher flow than factory IS38 (Golf R/S3) turbo
ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
- Complete turbocharger
- Cast turbo inlet pipe
- Diverter Valve
- Wastegate assembly
POWER & RELIABILITY
Installing your Garrett PowerMax GT2260S with required ECU tune and hardware will deliver the maximum amount of power supported by the factory fuel system while staying well within the safe power limits of the stock engine internals. This combination makes for a huge performance gain with minimal turbo lag and without the need for an expensive engine build and fueling parts.
REQUIRED UPGRADES
| PART UPGRADE | RECOMMENDED | IE PART NUMBER |
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ECU TUNE |
COMING SOON! |
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DSG TUNE (AUTO TRANSMISSION) |
IE DQ250 DSG Tune |
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CLUTCH UPGRADE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) |
South Bend Stage 3 MK7 Clutch Kit |
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AIR INTAKE SYSTEM |
IE MQB 2.0T Gen 3 Cold Air Intake Kit |
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DOWNPIPE UPGRADE (AWD) |
IE Cast Downpipe For MQB AWD |
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DOWNPIPE UPGRADE (FWD) |
IE Cast Downpipe For MQB FWD |
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INTERCOOLER UPGRADE |
IE FDS Intercooler For MQB |
Garrett GT2260S Turbocharger includes a new matching turbo inlet pipe and is not compatible with IE Turbo Inlet Pipe or Turbo Muffler Delete.
COMPRESSOR SPECS
- Inducer: 47mm
- Exducer: 60mm
- Trim: 62
- A/R: 0.70
- Flow: 42 lbs/min
TURBINE SPECS
- Inducer: 50mm
- Exducer: 45mm
- Trim: 81
- A/R: 0.64
- Flow: 16 lbs/min
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