EQT Vortex - MQB Turbo

[Wastegate13]

Didn’t want to start a new thread but does anyone have any first hand comparison between a standard vortex and a tpc20? Looks like the tpc20 has a slightly larger compressor wheel and uses an actual ihi housing machined to fit the larger turbine wheel. Finally getting my car back on the road and after all this money spent I just can’t stomach going back on the is38. I’m heavily leaning toward the vortex because of its reliability record alone.

 

[ErBall]

Either are going to feel leagues faster than your is38. Not sure if anyone here has first hand experience with the new TPC20 v2. I’ve got 60k miles on my v1 and it’s still going very strong though.

 

[Ridebjj]

Didn’t want to start a new thread but does anyone have any first hand comparison between a standard vortex and a tpc20? Looks like the tpc20 has a slightly larger compressor wheel and uses an actual ihi housing machined to fit the larger turbine wheel. Finally getting my car back on the road and after all this money spent I just can’t stomach going back on the is38. I’m heavily leaning toward the vortex because of its reliability record alone.

What happened to your IS38?

I'm 3+ months into using mine on an allegedly 400hp e48 tune and so far so good. Very good in fact. I did allow for the possibility it could go to heaven before doing the build.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Didn’t want to start a new thread but does anyone have any first hand comparison between a standard vortex and a tpc20? Looks like the tpc20 has a slightly larger compressor wheel and uses an actual ihi housing machined to fit the larger turbine wheel. Finally getting my car back on the road and after all this money spent I just can’t stomach going back on the is38. I’m heavily leaning toward the vortex because of its reliability record alone.

I have the TPC20 but the older model and I like it. The new one is ball bearing but I don't think they use a larger housing. I haven't used the Vortex but with all the guys running one in the forum it certainly looks great also. I will say it's very easy to get TPC on the phone if you have any questions.
Tough decision and if I was just now deciding which to buy I would be in the same boat as you deciding which to get. This probably isn't very helpful and to me the bottom line is TPC is easier and faster to work with but the Vortex has a little more power potential. Depends on how much power you want.

 

[Wastegate13]

What happened to your IS38?

I'm 3+ months into using mine on an allegedly 400hp e48 tune and so far so good. Very good in fact. I did allow for the possibility it could go to heaven before doing the build.

Nothing happened to my is38. My dbv2 blew and took the motor with it.

 

[aaronc7]

Vortex was a no brainer for me on a stock motor--whether XL or std (depending on your preference/how far you want to push things). It's definitely been tested and proven reliable and spools great. I'm running a Std at 4300' elevation and I hit 30psi at 3300rpm in 4th gear, and that's with a catted DP and stock exhaust. Very happy with it. I didn't want something super laggy

 

[KawaZukiVdub]

Nothing happened to my is38. My dbv2 blew and took the motor with it.

I would go vortex over the tpc20, granted I have the older model of that turbo, I can't speak to the v2 TPC20. For me up here at elevation, the tpc is lazy (summertime heat isn't helping either), wish I would have gone vortex over it.

Are you building your motor? Go Vortex XL and call it a day.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I would go vortex over the tpc20, granted I have the older model of that turbo, I can't speak to the v2 TPC20. For me up here at elevation, the tpc is lazy (summertime heat isn't helping either), wish I would have gone vortex over it.

Are you building your motor? Go Vortex XL and call it a day.

Get the Trackslag 4" downpipe and your TPC20 will spool about 500 RPM sooner.

 

[KawaZukiVdub]

Get the Trackslag 4" downpipe and your TPC20 will spool about 500 RPM sooner.

I did and I was actually going to install it today along w/my Cobb exhaust but there were no lifts available for use so I'll have to wait till next weekend now

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Didn’t want to start a new thread but does anyone have any first hand comparison between a standard vortex and a tpc20? Looks like the tpc20 has a slightly larger compressor wheel and uses an actual ihi housing machined to fit the larger turbine wheel. Finally getting my car back on the road and after all this money spent I just can’t stomach going back on the is38. I’m heavily leaning toward the vortex because of its reliability record alone.

Ask sneeky for his POV… he’s tuned both of them all on various fueling blends also.


Is your new block Build “upgraded” or just a stock rebuild?

 

[Wastegate13]

Ask sneeky for his POV… he’s tuned both of them all on various fueling blends also.


Is your new block Build “upgraded” or just a stock rebuild?

Getting a reman through vw and sending back my core. Hard to find someone with experience on this motor. FFE quoted me 11k to build mine and I just don’t want to spend that much. After core the reman will cost less than half of that.

 

[Ridebjj]

Nothing happened to my is38. My dbv2 blew and took the motor with it.

Oh, sorry. The way this was worded:

"Finally getting my car back on the road and after all this money spent I just can’t stomach going back on the IS38"

Sounded like something had happened to an IS38 build and now you're wary of using another one.

As you were.

 

[A2MK7]

Didn’t want to start a new thread but does anyone have any first hand comparison between a standard vortex and a tpc20? Looks like the tpc20 has a slightly larger compressor wheel and uses an actual ihi housing machined to fit the larger turbine wheel. Finally getting my car back on the road and after all this money spent I just can’t stomach going back on the is38. I’m heavily leaning toward the vortex because of its reliability record alone.

i have the tpc 20 the first version and been running almost 500 whp but i don't like how boost isn't until almost 4k, i will be switching to EQT just don't know if I'm going standard or XL.

 

[jimlloyd40]

i have the tpc 20 the first version and been running almost 500 whp but i don't like how boost isn't until almost 4k, i will be switching to EQT just don't know if I'm going standard or XL.

If you get the Trackslag 4 "DP it will make the TPC20 spool at 3500 RPM.

 

[Mk7Matt]

I have a brand new V1 TPC20 I'll be installing when I gather all the parts needed for MPI. I'm hopeful it will run better than the is38 hybrid I'm currently running...