Product Description
EQT Vortex XL Turbocharger for MK8 & 8Y
Engineered For Performance
- Up to 450whp (520chp) on 93 octane
- Up to 550whp (630chp) on E85
- Stock location bolt-on turbocharger
- Larger machined compressor housing and billet compressor wheel
- 53mm/71mm base with a 76mm extended tip design compressor wheel
- 61mm/54mm TD06SL2 turbine wheel.
- Upgraded internal bearing
Simple Fitment and Install
Our Mk8 Vortex XL includes all necessary hardware to bolt-on your new turbo right up to your stock location Golf R/S3 turbocharger.
- New O-rings
- Gaskets
- Studs + nuts
- Brackets and Fittings
Note: while this turbocharger is compatible with the Mk8 GTI, a retrofit kit is required. See more information below.
Mk8 Vortex - GTI Retrofit Kit
Ready to bolt up your Vortex turbocharger to the Mk8 GTI? The Retrofit includes everything you need:
- Silicon Turbo Outlet Hose
- Silicon Reroute Hose
- Billet DV Mount
- Reroute Hose Adapter
- Plug-and-Play Wire Harness
- Hardware
When purchasing your turbo please ensure you add the kit above, if applicable.
Big Turbo, Big Gains
Mk8 Golf R and 8Y S3
Pump Gas - up to 175hp over stock
Expected Pump gas power figures:
Stock
- 345chp / 331ctq
- 308whp / 292wtq
Stage 2 (93 Octane)
- 461chp / 454ctq
- 412whp / 403wtq
Vortex XL - 93 Octane
- 520chp / 510ctq
- 450whp / 440wtq
Ethanol - up to 285hp over stock
Expected ethanol power figures:
Stock
- 345chp / 331ctq
- 308whp / 292wtq
Stage 2 (E85)
- 498chp / 490ctq
- 443whp / 435wtq
Vortex XL (E85)
- 630chp / 510ctq
- 550whp / 440wtq
Required Modifications
Pump Gas (91 / 93 Octane)
- Upgraded Cold Air Intake
- Upgraded Intercooler
- Upgraded Exhaust System
Ethanol (E85)
- Upgraded Cold Air Intake
- Upgraded Intercooler
- Upgraded Exhaust System
- Multi-Port Injection - (Software support coming soon)
