{"product_id":"is38-stage-1-upgrade-turbocharger-350-660-hp-volkswagen-golf-gti-golf-r-mk7-mk7-5-audi-s3-a3-8v-2013-2019","title":"IS38 Stage 1 Upgrade Turbocharger (350–660 HP) for Volkswagen Golf GTI \/ Golf R (MK7\/MK7.5) \u0026 Audi S3 \/ A3 (8V) (2013–2019)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.es-years-header, .es-years-cell { display: table-cell; }\n.es-years-mobile { display: none; }\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n  .es-years-header, .es-years-cell { display: none !important; }\n  .es-years-mobile { display: block !important; font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-top: 3px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0070f3;\"\u003eIS38 Stage 1 Upgrade Turbocharger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory IS38 unit, engineered to unlock 350–660 HP from the EA888 Gen3 platform without requiring custom fabrication or intake modifications. The billet compressor wheel and stainless exhaust housing replace the factory cast components, delivering significantly improved flow capacity and thermal resilience while maintaining OEM-compatible packaging.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\nUsing the factory IS38 turbo mounting flange, outlet, and actuator port, this turbo drops in with standard hand tools and existing turbo inlet and charge pipe infrastructure. A ball-bearing center cartridge replaces the factory journal bearing design for faster spool response and improved high-RPM stability. ECU recalibration is required to realize the full power potential of this upgrade.\n\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;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54mm billet compressor wheel (54\/67mm inducer\/exducer)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a stainless steel exhaust housing — purpose-built to flow up to 660 HP without compromising spool characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 1px; background: #d9d9d9; margin: 30px 0;\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBall-bearing center cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the factory journal bearing design for faster spool response and improved high-RPM stability under sustained boost conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eDIRECT BOLT-ON\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses the factory IS38 mounting flange, outlet, and actuator port\u003c\/strong\u003e — installs with standard hand tools using existing turbo inlet and charge pipe infrastructure with no custom fabrication required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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: 20px;\"\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; 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ECU recalibration required. 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