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IHI IS38 Golf R Turbo

SKU F51CEG-SR023B
IHI IS38 / 9VA04 Performance Upgrade Turbo for Mk7 & 7.5, Golf, GTI and 8V A3 (OEM Audi S3 / VW Golf R Turbo)
Special Price $1,125.59 Regular Price $1,406.99
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IHI IS38 / 9VA04 Performance Upgrade Turbo for Mk7 & 7.5, Golf, GTI and 8V A3 (OEM Audi S3 / VW Golf R Turbo)

IHI IS38 / 9VA04 Performance Turbo Brings Power and Performance to Your VW or Audi

The IHI IS38 / 9VA04 turbo is the highest performance, quickest spooling OEM+ turbo upgrade available for the VW Mk7 / Mk7.5 Golf, GTI, and Audi 8V A3. Give your German-engineered performance car the power the Golf R, Audi S3, and TTS come equipped with from the Audi / VW factory! This is an OEM turbo for those machines. 

This turbocharger is a direct bolt-on replacement for your factory IS12 or IS20 turbo. The only additional modification required is a software upgrade (tune/calibration) to match the turbo upgrade. It is a 100% brand new OEM factory IS38 turbocharger and the latest revision. With this turbocharger added to your VW or Audi, you'll be able to achieve your horsepower goals. After installing this bolt-on, drop-in turbo you can expect to gain up to +149 FT-LBS of torque and +170 WHP bringing the power numbers up to 397hp 403ft-lbs with proper tuning, exhaust system, intercooler, and intake.

The 2 most common turbos swapped for the IS38 are the IS12 and IS20 turbos. The IS12 turbo is mounted from the factory on VW and Audi 1.8t MQB engines, and the IS20 is mounted on 2.0t lower output MQB engines. When upgrading any of the following turbos you will need to install new software on your engine's computer to properly run the vehicle with an IS38 turbo on it.

IHI IS38 golf R Turbo

What to Expect When Upgrading to an IS38 Turbo?

When properly tuned the IHI IS38 turbo will give you more power. Oftentimes people are concerned that a larger turbo will cause more turbo lag. While this is a legitimate concern, the IS38 is not drastically larger and will only result in a few hundred RPM difference for max boost, which is hardly noticeable in a real-world application.

IHI IS38 Golf R Turbo

Fitment Info:

Audi A3

  • 2015 Audi A3 Premium 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Audi A3 Premium Plus 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Audi A3 Prestige 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Audi A3 Premium 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Audi A3 Premium Plus 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Audi A3 Prestige 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Audi A3 Premium 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Audi A3 Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Audi A3 Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Audi A3 Premium 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Audi A3 Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

Audi A3 Quattro

  • 2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

Volkswagen GTI

  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI S 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI SE 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen GTI S 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen GTI SE 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen GTI S 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen GTI SE 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen GTI S 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen GTI SE 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

Volkswagen Golf

  • 2015 Volkswagen Golf S 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Volkswagen Golf SEL 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2015 Volkswagen Golf Launch Edition 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf S 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf SEL 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf S 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf S 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf SEL 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

Audi S3

  • 2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2015 Audi S3 Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2016 Audi S3 Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2017 Audi S3 Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2017 Audi S3 Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2018 Audi S3 Premium Plus 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2018 Audi S3 Prestige 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

Volkswagen Golf R

  • 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2.0L L4 Turbocharger
  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2.0L L4 Turbocharger

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SE 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SE 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL 1.8L L4 Turbocharger

    Performance Upgrade – Will Require Modification For Installation

Volkswagen Arteon

  • 2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium Turbocharger
  • 2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Turbocharger
  • 2019 Volkswagen Arteon SE Turbocharger

OE Part Numbers Numbers

06K145874F, 06K145722T, 06K145702H, 06K145702J, 06K145702M, 06K145702N, 06K145722H, 06K145722A, 06K145722P, 06K145874FX, 06K145874N, 06K145725S

Preventative Maintenance

We recommend checking your coolant level when retro-fitting the IS38 turbo on your VW Golf, GTI, or Audi A3, as well as changing the engine oil. Please note that you must have records of performing an oil change with VW-approved oil in order to qualify for warranty coverage for this turbocharger.

Recommended: Spark Plugs NGK heat range 9 (NGK-R7437-9) spark plugs gapped to 0.024″ ±0.002″ or 0.6mm ±0.05mm with a change interval of 10-15,000 mi or 16-24,000 km.

If you have questions about this product or its installation, contact us. 

SKU

F51CEG-SR023B

WEIGHT

30.000000

BRAND

IHI

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