CTS/OEM is38 turbo

[BlackDog68]

Hi I think this info might be out there but I can’t find it. Hers seems to be a new product from CTS
https://www.ctsturbo.com/product/ct...rger-for-mqb-golf-gti-golf-r-audi-a3-s3-2015/
at a really good price right now. I was thinking of going stg 2 but may skip it and go is38 with EQT tune at this price point. Anyone know anything about this turbo?

Cheers

 

[jimlloyd40]

I don't know anything about it but it's certainly cheap and that would be why I stay away from it. If you just want an OEM IS38 go with FCP Euro for their lifetime warranty.
I would go with the TPC20 or the EQT Vortex.

 

[Hoon]

Hard pass. It's going to be an IS38 with cheaper materials and no QC.

Buy the one from FCP Euro.

 

[BlackDog68]

I don't know anything about it but it's certainly cheap and that would be why I stay away from it. If you just want an OEM IS38 go with FCP Euro for their lifetime warranty.
I would go with the TPC20 or the EQT Vortex.

The FCP option looks good, I'm not interested in maxing out on power so avoiding fuel mods if possible , though I may go as far as the HPFP.

 

[BlackDog68]

Has anyone run an is38 with custom tune but no DP? I’m curious as I won’t pass inspection with the DP and due to a back injury I’d have to pay some to swap it in and out.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I'm sure someone has. I'm going to have to pay someone to put my OEM DP on for emissions.

 

[BlackDog68]

I'm sure someone has. I'm going to have to pay someone to put my OEM DP on for emissions.

Circles
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/is38-tune-with-factory-downpipe.372168/page-2

TY google.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Circles
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/is38-tune-with-factory-downpipe.372168/page-2

TY google.

They were mostly talking about drone which can be alleviated with a Vibrant resonator.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Has anyone run an is38 with custom tune but no DP? I’m curious as I won’t pass inspection with the DP and due to a back injury I’d have to pay some to swap it in and out.

Golf R stage 1 type numbers is where you would be, maybe a little more since custom, either way will still be a nice bump in power from a stage 1 is20

 

[Keehs360]

Has anyone run an is38 with custom tune but no DP? I’m curious as I won’t pass inspection with the DP and due to a back injury I’d have to pay some to swap it in and out.

Yes. You’ll need a custom etune or pro tune using the accessport. It’s the only way. The stock gti downpipe will bolt on without a problem but you’re going to want an intercooler upgrade.

you can expect 330-360whp. And u won’t have any emissions related issues.

 

[BlackDog68]

Over on VWVortex I found this:
https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/is38-question-cts-vs-ihi-vs-oem-vw.9434379/post-114721259

for those interested in the CTS is38.

 

[SaucyMuffin]

Has anyone run an is38 with custom tune but no DP? I’m curious as I won’t pass inspection with the DP and due to a back injury I’d have to pay some to swap it in and out.

Why can't you pass inspection? I've been running a FBO Stage 2 EQT car for 2 years and just drive in, never failed. Only time I've failed was with Unitronic, since it's programmed to disable the OBD readiness. I understand the communistic ways of the Commonwealth, however.

 

[BlackDog68]

Why can't you pass inspection? I've been running a FBO Stage 2 EQT car for 2 years and just drive in, never failed. Only time I've failed was with Unitronic, since it's programmed to disable the OBD readiness. I understand the communistic ways of the Commonwealth, however.

Thanks for all the info on emissions, I don’t know that It would fail but have been told it would be a bit of a crap shoot.

 

[bluekid99]

Im in PA and i was passed in all stages on my gti including the is38 was uni and apr and passed all times at a dealer...its a hit and miss thing.

 

[JPB WORLDWIDE]

My question for all of your trying to make 350/400 whp with FWD, how do you plan on using the car and putting down all this, what seems to be, unusable power. I'm probably upgrading to the Golf R soon so I can actually put the 400+ whp down.

Are you roll racers?
Are you building just for fun and don't drive much?
Any other thoughts? I dont dig race much, mostly highway, so if this is how the car prospers, I'd love to know your experience.