{"product_id":"is38-hybrid-em25-550-ball-bearing-turbo-upgrade-vw-golf-gti-golf-r-mk7-and-audi-s3-8v","title":"IS38 Hybrid EM25-550 Ball Bearing Turbo Upgrade - VW Golf GTI \/ Golf R MK7 \u0026 Audi S3 8V","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.es-years-header,.es-years-cell{display:table-cell;}.es-years-mobile{display:none;}@media(max-width:620px){.es-years-header,.es-years-cell{display:none !important;}.es-years-mobile{display:block !important;font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:3px;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1f1f1f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eStep up the power on your \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI \/ Golf R MK7 \/ MK7.5 or Audi S3 \/ A3 8V\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0070f3;\"\u003eIS38 Hybrid EM25-550 Ball Bearing Turbo Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e from EM Performance - a direct bolt-in IS38 hybrid replacement for EA888 Gen 3 2.0T platforms, delivering increased power over the stock IS38 with an entry-level hybrid upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003eDirect bolt-in replacement for the factory IS38. Ball bearing CHRA for improved spool and reliability. Ideal for modified builds seeking a power increase beyond IS38 levels without a full-frame turbo. Select at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:1px;background:#d9d9d9;margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:52px;height:3px;background:#0070f3;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0070f3;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIS38 Hybrid Platform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-in replacement for the factory IS38 turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e - uses the factory location and hardware for an clean installation without custom fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0070f3;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBall Bearing CHRA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision ball bearing center section\u003c\/strong\u003e for faster spool, improved durability, and superior thermal management versus journal bearing units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0070f3;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eEngineered for \u003cstrong\u003esignificant power gains over IS38 power levels\u003c\/strong\u003e on EA888.3 platforms - power output determined by tune and supporting modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0070f3;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEA888.3 Optimized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003ePurpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003eVW\/Audi MQB EA888 Gen 3 2.0T engines\u003c\/strong\u003e - ideal for modified builds on Golf GTI, Golf R, S3, and A3 platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0070f3;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eReliability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality CHRA construction\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for sustained high-boost use on stage 1 to stage 3 modified builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #dedede;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0070f3;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSupporting Mods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eBest results achieved with a quality tune and \u003cstrong\u003eappropriate supporting modifications\u003c\/strong\u003e including fuel system and intake upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:1px;background:#d9d9d9;margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;\"\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:52px;height:3px;background:#0070f3;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:30px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:14px;text-align:left;color:#555;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"es-years-header\" style=\"padding:14px;text-align:left;color:#555;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:14px;text-align:left;color:#555;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCompatible Trims\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI MK7 \/ MK7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2015-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2015-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5; color:#444;\"\u003eGTI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf R MK7 \/ MK7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2015-2020\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2015-2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5; color:#444;\"\u003eGolf R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A3 8V \/ S3 8V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2013-2020\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding:16px 14px;\"\u003e2013-2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 14px; color:#444;\"\u003eA3 1.8 TFSI, A3 2.0 TFSI, S3, TTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:14px;font-size:14px;color:#666;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFits Golf GTI \/ Golf R MK7 \/ MK7.5 and Audi S3 \/ A3 8V (EA888.3). 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