Racingline Stage 3 IS38 Hybrid Turbo Charger (inc. Exchange Program)

Racingline Stage 3 IS38 Hybrid Turbo Charger – Supercar Performance for Your 2.0 TSI

If you’re chasing genuine supercar levels of performance from your 2.0 TSI MQB car, the Racingline Stage 3 IS38 Hybrid Turbo is the answer. This is a fully engineered, turn-key upgrade that pairs a heavily reworked IS38 turbocharger with Racingline’s matched OEM+ Performance Software. The result is a safe, repeatable 480bhp on IS38 cars, or around 450bhp on smaller IS20 cars such as the Golf 7 GTI.

In our dynamic testing, peak figures have exceeded 500bhp with ease, but the package is deliberately calibrated to deliver slightly less for long-term reliability and consistency. On a 4MOTION DSG car, expect 0-60mph (0-100kph) in around 3 seconds and quarter mile times in the low 11s or high 10s. This is genuine, repeatable performance you can use every day.

Why the Stage 3 IS38 Hybrid Stands Out

Rather than fitting an entirely aftermarket turbo with adaptors, brackets, and custom plumbing, Racingline reuses the housing of the factory IHI turbocharger as its basis. The internals are then completely re-engineered to flow far more air. This approach keeps installation simple and cost-effective, as the original oil and coolant lines, gaskets, and mounting points are all retained.

Each turbo is built, balanced, and tested in the UK on a Vane Flow Test Rig at speeds beyond its maximum operating range, so you know exactly what you’re bolting on.

• Race-spec 360° thrust bearing pack with an increased shaft diameter for strength
• Brand-new CNC-machined billet turbine and compressor wheels
• Cut-back high-flow turbine wheel for greater exhaust gas flow
• All internal housing flow paths ported and smoothed to support the extra airflow
• Supplied with Racingline OEM+ Performance Software, fully matched to the hardware

What to Expect on the Road

The Stage 3 package is engineered to feel like a factory upgrade rather than a highly strung tune. Throttle response is sharp, power delivery is linear, and the car remains completely usable as a daily driver. When you want it, the performance is right there with a single squeeze of the throttle.

Because this is a complete, plug-and-play solution, there is no guesswork. The turbo, the software, and the calibration are all developed together, which is why reliability comes as standard. Fit it, then enjoy it.

Exchange Programme

This product is supplied as part of an exchange programme. Your original IS38 (or IS20) turbocharger acts as the core for your Stage 3 unit. The core must be in a rebuildable condition. Please make sure you understand the exchange process before ordering.

Technical Highlights

Vehicle Fitment

The Stage 3 IS38 Hybrid kit is designed for popular VW Group 2.0 TSI MQB platforms, including:

• VW Golf 7 and 7.5 GTI, GTI ClubSport, and R (2013 onwards)
• VW Passat and Arteon 2.0 TSI B8 (2015 onwards)
• Skoda Octavia vRS III (2014 onwards) and Superb 2.0 TSI (2015 onwards)
• Audi S3 8V (2013 onwards), TT and TTS III 8S (2014 onwards)
• SEAT Leon Cupra III 5F (2014 onwards)

Please use the site’s vehicle lookup or check the Vehicle Fitment tab to confirm compatibility with your specific car before ordering.

As an authorised UK dealer for Racingline Performance, Progressive Parts supplies the Stage 3 IS38 Hybrid Turbo as a complete, ready-to-fit upgrade. It is, quite simply, one of the most effective performance packages available for the 2.0 TSI MQB platform.

Applications

Please note, customers are wholly responsible for checking fitment for their vehicle.