EQT Vortex - MQB Turbo

[uberpolka]

Anyone chime in on what if any issues I'll see running just the upgraded HPFP and not the lpfp also?



Again, I only plan on running pump gas, so e10 blend that Oregon offers.

 

[jybyrd]

I guess I am just confused. I thought the responsiveness and transition from average driving to big torque was IS20 > IS38 > EQT. I also thought if a turbo was capable of 550hp with 100% effort and fueling, it wouldn't be able to respond as quickly to power requests as one that maxed out at 450hp.

You are correct in most cases. This EQT unit is a bit different - it responds marginally slower than the IS38, but produces massively more top-end. Usually when you have a monster turbo it takes a lot of time to get it fully spooled - BOSS600 is a good example of this, hitting full boost at like 4000-4500 rpm.

IS20 has the most initial grunt for sure, but the spool difference between IS38 and EQT is not super noticeable in daily driving. You also don't really need to hit big boost below 3k rpm anyway, as you're shifting into the 4300-4700 range during pulls most of the time.

 

[Diggs24]

I had one on my old I integra and used to love the fuel priming sound it made....still do that before start?


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Yes. The 450 whirs when you open the door.

 

[Diggs24]

Anyone chime in on what if any issues I'll see running just the upgraded HPFP and not the lpfp also?



Again, I only plan on running pump gas, so e10 blend that Oregon offers.

No issues. Just have to be cognizant that you may not be able to go WOT all the way from 0 to 150.

 

[pieguy]

You are correct in most cases. This EQT unit is a bit different - it responds marginally slower than the IS38, but produces massively more top-end. Usually when you have a monster turbo it takes a lot of time to get it fully spooled - BOSS600 is a good example of this, hitting full boost at like 4000-4500 rpm.

IS20 has the most initial grunt for sure, but the spool difference between IS38 and EQT is not super noticeable in daily driving. You also don't really need to hit big boost below 3k rpm anyway, as you're shifting into the 4300-4700 range during pulls most of the time.

It's slower than that actually. 4700 in 4th @ 32psi. Not a daily driver turbo for sure. EQT is like 3000 @ 27psi and an EFR is like 3300 @ 34psi.

 

[uberpolka]

No issues. Just have to be cognizant that you may not be able to go WOT all the way from 0 to 150.

So a kit like this:
http://www.precisionraceworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=67


Shouldn't be any different on install than replacing a fuel pump/sender in most cars with in tank pumps? Looks easy enough anyway.




edit; read the how-to they have. A little more work than a direct swap, but still pretty simple. hmm.... If I'm in this far, why not go all the way? le sigh. I've gotta think about this.

 

[Ed @ EQT]

Hey guys, here's an e-tune I'm working on for one of our turbos. This is a 2016 Golf R on 93 Octane with all major bolt-ons and of course our EQT Vortex turbo. This car is making some really nice power for pump gas!

Thanks
-- Ed

 

[pieguy]

So a kit like this:
http://www.precisionraceworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=67


Shouldn't be any different on install than replacing a fuel pump/sender in most cars with in tank pumps? Looks easy enough anyway.

It's not bad as long as you don't drill too quickly and crack the basket. Somebody is selling the whole setup already installed in the marketplace.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showpost.php?p=725851&postcount=371

 

[arob157]

Hey guys, here's an e-tune I'm working on for one of our turbos. This is a 2016 Golf R on 93 Octane with all major bolt-ons and of course our EQT Vortex turbo. This car is making some really nice power for pump gas!

Thanks
-- Ed

That torque curve is flipping gorgeous. What fueling upgrades does that car have, if any?

 

[THEREALVRT]

Hey guys, here's an e-tune I'm working on for one of our turbos. This is a 2016 Golf R on 93 Octane with all major bolt-ons and of course our EQT Vortex turbo. This car is making some really nice power for pump gas!

Thanks
-- Ed

why so rich up top?

 

[vw671]

It's not bad as long as you don't drill too quickly and crack the basket. Somebody is selling the whole setup already installed in the marketplace.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showpost.php?p=725851&postcount=371

If that's the same guy on Facebook it's already sold.

 

[Ed @ EQT]

That torque curve is flipping gorgeous. What fueling upgrades does that car have, if any?

This car has both HPFP and LPFP upgrades. Though a HPFP on its own would be plenty for this.

-- Ed

 

[Ed @ EQT]

why so rich up top?

Tuning style I guess. I generally run them richer as long as they don't lose power. Keeps things cooler, more consistent, and more reliable. Especially on pump gas, I don't see any benefit in tuning these motors lean on the top end.

BTW, I love that 11.7:1 is considered rich on pump gas with 28psi of boost

Thanks
-- Ed

 

[THEREALVRT]

Tuning style I guess. I generally run them richer as long as they don't lose power. Keeps things cooler, more consistent, and more reliable. Especially on pump gas, I don't see any benefit in tuning these motors lean on the top end.

BTW, I love that 11.7:1 is considered rich on pump gas with 28psi of boost

Thanks
-- Ed

oops. thats my bad. i was looking at the boost line. i thought you were in the single digit afr up top.

 

[Hoon]

Whats peak timing on that one Ed?