So, who's gonna be the first one on the PowerMax?

[swifty1]

Seems like a great alternative to the Vortex and Vortex XL. I wonder if it will spool the same.

Any Thoughts?

https://www.prospeedracing.com.au/G...W-Golf-Inc-GTI-R-Mk7-7.5-2.0-TSI-898199-5001W

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Seems like a great alternative to the Vortex and Vortex XL. I wonder if it will spool the same

You can see the spool by looking at the TQ curve…

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...0L_VW_Turbochargers_Brochure.pdf?v=1629241236

 

[Acadia18]

The Stage 1 one looks pretty promising for $1,350 vs $2,100 for a Vortex.

Will I be the guinea pig? Absolutely not.

But curious to see some results.

 

[Diggs24]

No doubt that dyno was in 5th on a golf R so it won't spool quite the same as a GTI. It's not laggy (stage 1) but need to see more data to see how it does. Someone just buy one already.

 

[Diggs24]

The Stage 1 one looks pretty promising for $1,350 vs $2,100 for a Vortex.

Will I be the guinea pig? Absolutely not.

But curious to see some results.

Vortex are $1500 multiple times a year, no?

 

[Acadia18]

Vortex are $1500 multiple times a year, no?

Plus an additional $300 for a calibrated actuator, which the Garrett includes in the $1,350.

 

[Diggs24]

Just swap your own over, but yeah see the point.

 

[THEREALVRT]

the stage 1 will be an is38 type of turbo, it will not compete against the hybrids. it has a slightly larger comp wheel and a smaller turbine wheel ( I am unsure of the housing sizes) so anyone considering and is38 or is38+ type of turbo would go to the stage 1. Seems like it would be a fun is38 sized turbo capable of holding max boost to redline instead of tapering down like an is38.

The stg 2 will most likely make the same power as most hybrids out there or maybe a bit more as the wheels are similarly sized to many hybrids but the housings are larger at .72 ar on the turbine housing

You can't go wrong with a garrett and at $1349 for the stg 1 I would be shocked if anyone bought a $1000 is38. The stg 2 is $2850 so it is more than most hybrids sold here in NA.

 

[The Dude]

We just bought a stage 2 for testing. It'll go on the shop S3. They're claiming it's got the G25-660 internals.

 

[Agray]

You can't go wrong with a garrett and at $1349 for the stg 1 I would be shocked if anyone bought a $1000 is38. The stg 2 is $2850 so it is more than most hybrids sold here in NA.

For those who don’t want to do HPFP and value the generous warranty, the is38 is still the pick.

 

[Striker23]

I was planning on going oem is38 but this stage 1 turbo seems to be the move now. For a couple hundred extra bucks you get better flow and internals from a reputable company.

 

[max_power]

I feel like with my username I kinda have to now.

 

[Will_]

Think I could tune it with a JB4? I’m guessing no

 

[Diggs24]

Think I could tune it with a JB4? I’m guessing no

Well, yes, but that'd be a huge waste of time and money.

 

[GTI_Owner]

No doubt that dyno was in 5th on a golf R so it won't spool quite the same as a GTI. It's not laggy (stage 1) but need to see more data to see how it does. Someone just buy one already.

Vehicle Modifications:
• Audi TT 2.0 TFSI (EA888 Gen 3)
• Larger intercooler
• Custom exhaust
• Reinforced pistons - lowered compression ratio of 9.2:1
• Upgraded fuel system - larger high pressure fuel pump and larger injectors
• Transmission upgrades - software upgrade only
• Cylinder head upgrades - valve springs only
• Fuel - 102 octane unleaded (Stage 2 also run with ethanol mixture)