What turbo to go for?

drummerdimitri

drummerdimitri

Registered User
Joined
Apr 21, 2015
Messages
442
Reaction score
80
Points
28
I want to upgrade my turbo of my S3 but I am not sure which one to go for.

There's the TTE 470 and 525r and i saw a video of an S3 running some TTE6XX turbo doing 100-200 in 5 seconds with a built engine.

I want performance without any more lag than the stock turbo.

Could you please recommend out of experience?
 
For the 6xx, everything needs to be upgraded and it'l all be maxed out.

Im' going to go for the 525. It offers great power and works with stock engine (with supporting mods) and gearbox (minus clutch and maps)

The only appeal for the 470 is its cheaper, but then again so is the revo turbo for 500hp.
 
what about APR's Stage 3 one just released?
 
  • Like
Reactions: RSTHRILLER
My local tuner only has TTE turbos. The TTE470 and 525r are available but he says the racingline oem+ stage 3 is the best but I have no idea what that is. He advised against the 525r as he said it is very laggy. Can anyone comment on that?
 
drummerdimitri said:
I want to upgrade my turbo of my S3 but I am not sure which one to go for.

There's the TTE 470 and 525r and i saw a video of an S3 running some TTE6XX turbo doing 100-200 in 5 seconds with a built engine.

I want performance without any more lag than the stock turbo.

Could you please recommend out of experience?
Click to expand...


The most popular routes to a new turbo sit with Turbo Engineering’s TTE 470, TTE525R or Turbo Technics TT V2 or newer TT V4. As you have mentioned Revo now offer a Turbo upgrade option as well. In fact there are probably multiple routes to take but these above appear to be the more well trodden for those looking to go Stage 3.

Generally speaking I think the larger you go with the single turbo the more lag you are likely to introduce, but with the added benefit of lower boost to make the same or higher power.

In terms of members running big power, these guys probably have more experience from a forum perspective than anyone else.

@S3Alex, @RedS3Reilly, @Craig Cull

Crag was kind enough to start a recent big build thread below on the FL S3 where he utilised the TT525 and the V4 later on to an excellent result. Tuning completed by the well respected MRC. Its an interesting and informative read, and really shows whats possible with the running gear on the 8V cars.

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/facelift-s3-saloon-ibis-white-tte525r.293111/
 
  • Like
Reactions: RedRS3Reilly, S3Alex and PanamaS3
why can't we just bolt on a supercharger to our cars? [flame suit on]
 
The racing line OEM+ stage 3+ definitely out here in Australia and great results.

It would be my choice if I was doing turbo replacement.

Check out mullerhaus on facebook or Harding performance. Both being posting dyno, track and 1/4 mile results.
 
What about turbo lag? Will both the 525r and the racingline have the same response?
 
Is anyone running a totally different setup to the ones mentioned above ie Garrett, Borgwarner or Precision..

Ive looked everywhere but no one seems to be using anhthing apart from TTE, revo or Turbo Technics.
 
Stu2309 said:
Is anyone running a totally different setup to the ones mentioned above ie Garrett, Borgwarner or Precision..

Ive looked everywhere but no one seems to be using anhthing apart from TTE, revo or Turbo Technics.
Click to expand...

Hybrid turbos such as TTE, Revo etc tend to be the most popular turbos for this Engine because they are easier to mount/cheaper and are pretty reliable than compared to a traditional big turbo. Haven’t come across anyone running a Garrett, Borgwatner tbh.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Stu2309
Stu2309 said:
Is anyone running a totally different setup to the ones mentioned above ie Garrett, Borgwarner or Precision..

Ive looked everywhere but no one seems to be using anhthing apart from TTE, revo or Turbo Technics.
Click to expand...
Look at iroz motorsport, their xona gtx turbos are very nice bits of kit
 
  • Like
Reactions: Stu2309
So I've decided to narrow my choice down to the TTE 525r and the VWR OEM+ turbo however I cannot make a decision since I cannot find anything regarding the power/response of them both. How can I chose in this case?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

drummerdimitri
What tune to go for?
Replies
16
Views
1K
RYuill
RYuill
S
What one to go for?
Replies
5
Views
815
reefer110
reefer110
drummerdimitri
What cold air intake to go for?
Replies
41
Views
9K
Fastgun
F
F
  • Start Poll
What would you go for?
Replies
10
Views
1K
oufc1976
oufc1976
Louay
  • Start Poll
Which 19" alloys to go for?
Replies
41
Views
8K
bjorngra
bjorngra
Top
Back