Key Features & Benefits – Garrett GT2260S PowerMax Stage 2 turbocharger for Audi/Volkswagen 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB
The Garrett GT2260S PowerMax Stage 2 turbocharger is a direct-fit (bolt-on) upgrade for EA888 Gen.3 MQB 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TSI applications, designed around OEM-style connection points. Functional compatibility: built for MQB turbo layouts where the main interfaces and routing follow the factory-style arrangement.
Stage 2 keeps the same core architecture: a GT2260S center section with reverse rotation, a MAR-M turbine wheel, and a GTX Gen II milled, forged compressor wheel. It uses a stainless turbine housing rated to 1,050 °C, includes a calibrated electronic wastegate actuator, and provides a machined speed sensor port.
When is this useful?
This is useful when you want a higher performance window on an EA888 Gen.3 MQB build while keeping a direct-fit turbo layout. The stated Stage 2 targets are 571 PS (564 hp) and 625 Nm with appropriate supporting hardware and calibration.
Technical specs
- Brand: Garrett
- Series: PowerMax
- Configuration: Stage 2, direct-fit (bolt-on) turbocharger
- Engine platform: EA888 Gen.3 (MQB), 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TSI
- Stated target power: 571 PS (564 hp)
- Stated target torque: 625 Nm
- Flow: +17% vs a standard IS38
- Compressor wheel: GTX Gen II, milled & forged
- Core: GT2260S, reverse rotation
- Turbine wheel material: MAR-M alloy
- Turbine housing: stainless steel, 1,050 °C rating
- Bearing system: journal bearing, 360° thrust bearing
- Max turbo speed: 185,000 rpm
- Extra port: speed sensor port
- Actuator: calibrated electronic wastegate actuator
- Compatible applications (EA888 Gen.3 MQB examples):
Audi
– TT 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS20
– TTS 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS38
– A3 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS20
– A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS20
– S3 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS38
Volkswagen
– Golf 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS12
– Golf GTI 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS20
– Golf R 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS38
– Golf Alltrack 2.0L L4 – OE turbo: IS12
Skoda / SEAT / CUPRA
– MQB EA888 Gen.3 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TSI applications
- Garrett part number: 898200-5001W
Selection & installation tips
- Engine/platform check: confirm EA888 Gen.3 and MQB layout (1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TSI) before ordering.
- OEM turbo baseline: verify whether your current turbo is IS12/IS20/IS38 and plan inlet, downpipe side, and piping around your exact starting point.
- Actuator & harness: route the electronic actuator harness away from heat sources and secure it to prevent chafing.
- Oil & coolant circuits: check lines, seals, and lubrication cleanliness during installation to keep the system leak-free.
- Speed sensor option: if you plan turbo speed monitoring, confirm clearance and routing around the speed sensor port.
Before installation, verify engine/platform match, connection points, and routing clearances, then compare your setup to the technical specs above to ensure the Stage 2 turbo fits your exact configuration.
