Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
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Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
Whats up guys,
Who here has done the IS20 turbo or IS38 turbo to there A3, looking for feedback to see which one would be a better platform for me.
Im looking for more usable power in the beginning and mid range not really at top end but I know the IS20 is smaller and should give that but does the IS38 have more power there as well as better overall drivability?
Who here has done the IS20 turbo or IS38 turbo to there A3, looking for feedback to see which one would be a better platform for me.
Im looking for more usable power in the beginning and mid range not really at top end but I know the IS20 is smaller and should give that but does the IS38 have more power there as well as better overall drivability?
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
I'm assuming 1.8 TFSi, is38 has been done and running wellA3-BTFSI wrote:Whats up guys,
Who here has done the IS20 turbo or IS38 turbo to there A3, looking for feedback to see which one would be a better platform for me.
Im looking for more usable power in the beginning and mid range not really at top end but I know the IS20 is smaller and should give that but does the IS38 have more power there as well as better overall drivability?
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
Is your car S-tronic? If yes, you going to need upgraded clutch packs as well, as those boxes don't like too much torque...
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
Correct it is a 1.8tfsi, so IS38 better for daily drivability than the IS20?Kavi4GP wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:57 pmI'm assuming 1.8 TFSi, is38 has been done and running wellA3-BTFSI wrote:Whats up guys,
Who here has done the IS20 turbo or IS38 turbo to there A3, looking for feedback to see which one would be a better platform for me.
Im looking for more usable power in the beginning and mid range not really at top end but I know the IS20 is smaller and should give that but does the IS38 have more power there as well as better overall drivability?
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
depends what you after , There's a 1.8tfsi Polo Gti doing +-12 sec 1/4 miles and +-240kw ATF. - dsg though but strong low & mid range power.
Usual mods , DP , intake ,inter cooler , WMI , Software , supporting mods is a must.
If this is not enough for you, then is38 but will be a hand full in a FWD car.
Usual mods , DP , intake ,inter cooler , WMI , Software , supporting mods is a must.
If this is not enough for you, then is38 but will be a hand full in a FWD car.
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
Great thanks for the information guys, will go with the IS20. Appreciate the help!
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
ICE King wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:32 pm depends what you after , There's a 1.8tfsi Polo Gti doing +-12 sec 1/4 miles and +-240kw ATF. - dsg though but strong low & mid range power.
Usual mods , DP , intake ,inter cooler , WMI , Software , supporting mods is a must.
If this is not enough for you, then is38 but will be a hand full in a FWD car.
Hi Ice King do you have any information or a link to a build thread on that 1.8 Polo Gti?
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
I have a IS38 core for sale if you ever wanted to go IS20 hybrid.
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
Have a video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtDXakDlfw , no build threadandrewvw8 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:43 amICE King wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:32 pm depends what you after , There's a 1.8tfsi Polo Gti doing +-12 sec 1/4 miles and +-240kw ATF. - dsg though but strong low & mid range power.
Usual mods , DP , intake ,inter cooler , WMI , Software , supporting mods is a must.
If this is not enough for you, then is38 but will be a hand full in a FWD car.
Hi Ice King do you have any information or a link to a build thread on that 1.8 Polo Gti?
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Re: Audi A3 8v turbo upgrade question?
ICE King wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:52 pmandrewvw8 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:43 amICE King wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:32 pm depends what you after , There's a 1.8tfsi Polo Gti doing +-12 sec 1/4 miles and +-240kw ATF. - dsg though but strong low & mid range power.
Usual mods , DP , intake ,inter cooler , WMI , Software , supporting mods is a must.
If this is not enough for you, then is38 but will be a hand full in a FWD car.
Hi Ice King do you have any information or a link to a build thread on that 1.8 Polo Gti?
Have a video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtDXakDlfw , no build thread
Thank you..Would love to know how the clutches hold up....
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Previous :VW Polo GTI 1.8 :Stage 1+(160Wkw)
: VW Polo 1.2 tsi Highline DSG (UP stage 2/ 107kw and 249nm)
:Vw polo 1.2 tsi (77wkw)
:ford fiesta st (115wkw)
: Vw polo 1.6i comfort line (stock)
: Vw golf 1 1.4 carb (65wkw)
:Stage 2 UP
Previous :VW Polo GTI 1.8 :Stage 1+(160Wkw)
: VW Polo 1.2 tsi Highline DSG (UP stage 2/ 107kw and 249nm)
:Vw polo 1.2 tsi (77wkw)
:ford fiesta st (115wkw)
: Vw polo 1.6i comfort line (stock)
: Vw golf 1 1.4 carb (65wkw)