EQT Vortex Turbocharger - VW/Audi MQB 1.8T/2.0T
EQT Vortex Turbocharger - VW/Audi MQB 1.8T/2.0T
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EQT Vortex: IS20 Hybrid
Our EQT Vortex is a complete bolt-on turbo that is manufactured with all brand new components and includes new installation hardware (pictured). The housings are modeled after the OEM IS20/IS38 turbochargers for proper fitment, but they are all brand new and original castings made and machined for the specific wheels we use. The turbine is a TD06SL2 wheel measuring at 61mm/54mm and the compressor is a custom billet wheel measuring at 53mm/71mm base with a 76mm extended tip design. The entire turbo is manufactured, assembled, and VSR balanced in a state of the art facility.
The EQT Vortex is good for 450-480whp on pump gas and over 500-540whp on race gas or E85. Note that upgraded fueling and supporting mods are recommended to take full advantage of this turbo.
When developing this turbo upgrade, we were aiming for a good balance of response and overall power potential so that the turbo would be a pleasure to drive on the street as well as on track. As a result, the EQT Vortex offers excellent spool and response throughout the powerband along with a very flat torque curve that carries nearly to redline. We also sized this turbo to be a perfect match for the stock engine internals and control systems.
EQT Vortex XL: IS38 Hybrid
Building upon the success we had with the standard EQT Vortex, we now offer the Vortex XL model. The key difference in the Vortex XL is a larger turbine housing. While the standard EQT Vortex uses a turbine housing based on the IS20 turbo to achieve unrivaled spool, the Vortex XL uses a larger housing based on the IS38 to allow for more top end flow.
The result is that the Vortex XL spools 200-300RPM slower, but offers up to an extra 10% gain in whp depending on fuel and setup over the Vortex Standard. The XL can hit 30psi by 3000RPM and can hold up to 36psi all the way to redline!
With the Vortex XL, we have now seen up to 600whp and a record setting 9 second 1/4 mile time. The Vortex XL turbo currently holds the 1/4 mile record of 9.956 @ 137.00mph for any IHI based bolt-on turbo for the MQB platform, while still being one of the best spooling options on the market. The record pass was accomplished by our customer George Dossantos' and his stock motor, stock transmission Audi S3.
