► The Mk7 GTI is a fantastic drivers car out of the box – it’s sporty, compact, efficient and nice to look at. For those of us wanting a little more though, the IS38 Golf R turbo is a fantastic upgrade to get more power out of your Mk7 GTI. If you start to notice smoke, power loss, or hear the dreaded ‘dentist drill’ sound coming from your engine bay – it may be time to service your turbo.
Here at FCP Euro we sell a comprehensive IS38 kit to make sure you have everything you need to upgrade your Mk7 GTI’s turbo. Don’t forget – you NEED aftermarket tuning in order to safely run an IS38 on your Mk7 GTI, so be sure to have your choice of tuning application ready to go when you decide to take this job on.
Corey Calvin, FCP Euro’s Motorsports Engineer, takes you through the steps required to upgrade your factory turbo to an IS38 on your Mk7 GTI. This video includes removal of the stock turbo, downpipe, bleeding the coolant system, as well as priming the turbo during install which is an essential part of making sure the job gets done correctly.
Shop the parts used in this video:
IHI IS38 Upgrade Kit: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-turbocharger-upgrade-kit-is38-ihi-kit-ihiis38kit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20mk%207&utm_content=is38
Index:
00:00 – 01:45 Intro
01:45 – 09:20 Gaining Access to the Turbo
09:20 – 11:13 Turbo Heat Shield Removal
11:13 – 15:09 Downpipe Removal & 02 Sensor Removal
15:09 – 16:29 Turbo Bracket & Oil Return Line Removal
16:29 – 18:49 Front 02 Sensor, Rear Turbo Coolant Line & Oil Feed Line Removal
18:49 – 23:15 Old Turbo Removal & IS38 Assembly
23:15 – 26:35 IS38 Install
26:35 – 27:45 How to Prime a Turbo During Installation
27:45 – 30:08 Valve Lift Actuator & Wiring Harness Reinstall
30:08 – 33:50 02 Sensor, Turbo Heat Shield & Coolant Line, Coolant Temp Sensor Reinstall
33:50 – 35:10 – How to Bleed & Pressure Test a Cooling System
35:10 – 36:37 Turbo Inlet & Airbox Reinstall
36:37 – 38:00 Wastegate Voltage Reading & Adjustment
38:00 – 40:40 Sparkplug Reinstall & Gapping, Coil pack Reinstall
40:40 – 41:15 Exhaust Housing Gasket & V-Band Clamp Install
41:15 – 42:05 Turbo Bracket Reinstall
42:05 – 43:12 02 Sensor Reinstall, Downpipe & Bracket Install
43:12 – 44:47 Final Downpipe Install & V-Band Tightening
44:47 – 46:30 Exhaust Modification & Buttoning Up
46:30 – 48:00 Final Inspection
48:00 – 48:40 Thanks for Watching!
This Kit fits:
Audi A3
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2015 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2015 Audi A3 Prestige
2016 Audi A3 Premium
2016 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2016 Audi A3 Prestige
2017 Audi A3 Premium
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2017 Audi A3 Prestige
2018 Audi A3 Premium
2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2018 Audi A3 Prestige
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2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
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Volkswagen GTI
2015 Volkswagen GTI S
2015 Volkswagen GTI SE
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI S
2016 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2017 Volkswagen GTI S
2017 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport
2018 Volkswagen GTI S
2018 Volkswagen GTI SE
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
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2015 Volkswagen Golf SEL
2015 Volkswagen Golf Launch Edition
2016 Volkswagen Golf Base
2016 Volkswagen Golf S
2016 Volkswagen Golf SE
2016 Volkswagen Golf SEL
2017 Volkswagen Golf S
2017 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition
2018 Volkswagen Golf S
2018 Volkswagen Golf SE
2018 Volkswagen Golf SEL
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2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2015 Audi S3 Prestige
2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2016 Audi S3 Prestige
2017 Audi S3 Premium
2017 Audi S3 Prestige
2018 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2018 Audi S3 Prestige
Volkswagen Golf R
2015 Volkswagen Golf R
2016 Volkswagen Golf R
2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2018 Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SE
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SE
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
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Shop our IS38 kit here: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-turbocharger-upgrade-kit-is38-ihi-kit-ihiis38kit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20mk%207&utm_content=is38
Do you need a tune? A shop is replacing my turbo and said I should put in a is38. I'll tune it in a couple months so was wondering if it will work?
about how long did this take you and do you think its do able in my garage with jack stands
Does anyone know if the ihi20 waste gate fits the 38?
When you look them up says they fit both. But I’m having problems getting it adjusted and a couple people saying the 20 won’t work on the 38 due to length.
Thanks
Man i would like for you to do my install of the IS38+ turbo and plugs
Is there enough length on the wastegate actuator wire to plug it in before bolting the turbo in place, rest it on the engine or something, and adjust the voltage prior to completing the installation? Is it okay to do that?
Times like these I'm glad I don't live in the north. All that rust
Thinking of doing this to mine. Looks time consuming but really straightforward.
would this fit on my 2014 mk7 gti? i see a lot of parts are only 2015 and up
That's the problem with the German cars, everything is either long or expensive
My next upgrade
How much oil did you actually loose pulling the oil return line off? I just changed my oil a week ago but if i only lose under a qt i have the extra qt.
If this is not a difficult level, I don't know what is difficult :). But probably for experienced mechanic this is at least medium level difficulty job.
Where do you find your engine identification?
do you have similar upgarade for audi a4 2.0 tfsi (b7)?
Any particular recommendations for a break in period? Heat cycle the car a few times? Specific number of miles before heavy boost? Change the oil shortly after the turbo install? Anything along those lines?
Did you guys drain the coolant?
What was the original wastegate Actuator voltage before you took it out? I have the same one but on hybrid IS38 trying to set it.
Is the process exactly same for Audi s3 8v and golf R Mk7??
5 star video great content all we need to see now is the software upgrade and results.