Garrett POWERMAX
Complete Bolt-On Upgrade Turbo
The Garrett POWERMAX series are upgrade turbos that can be installed as a complete bolt-on.
Each component is specially developed to allow the continued use of genuine ancillary parts.
Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 offer significant potential gains compared to the genuine turbo.
- Stage 1 / Stage 2 settings
- Complete bolt-on
- Compatible with genuine ancillary parts
- For EA888 Gen3
- Garrett POWERMAX
Complete Bolt-On Design
Designed as a direct replacement for the genuine turbo, each part is specifically developed to allow the use of genuine ancillary parts.
This ensures both ease of installation and reliability.
Significant performance improvement over genuine parts
Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 have greater potential than the genuine turbo,
supporting a wide range of tuning from street use to high-power specifications.
High-performance materials and latest generation design
Features Garrett GTX Gen2 compressor aerodynamics,
high-temperature resistant Mar-M turbine wheel, and a stainless steel turbine housing.
EA888 Powermax Turbo Comparison
Compare the main dimensions of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 compressor / turbine.
| Model | Compressor Wheel | Turbine Wheel | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet Diameter (mm) | Outlet Diameter (mm) | Trim | Inlet Diameter (mm) | Outlet Diameter (mm) | Trim | |
| Stage 1 Bolt-On Turbo | 47 | 60 | 62 | 45 | 50 | 81 |
| Stage 2 Bolt-On Turbo | 54 | 67 | 65 | 49 | 54 | 84 |
Stage 1 Features
Based on the genuine turbo, this upgrade offers higher flow, durability, and control.
Compatible Models
| Manufacturer | Model Name | Model Year | Engine | Genuine Turbo Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf GTI | 2014-2020 | EA888 Gen3 | IS20/IS38 |
| Volkswagen | Golf R | 2015-2020 | EA888 Gen3 | IS38 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2015-2018 | EA888 Gen3 | IS20/IS38 |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2016-2020 | EA888 Gen3 | IS20 |
| Volkswagen | Arteon | 2018-2020 | EA888 Gen3 | IS38 |
| Audi | A3/S3 | 2013-2018 | EA888 Gen3 | IS20/IS38 |
| Audi | TT/TTS | 2014-2020 | EA888 Gen3 | IS20/IS38 |
| Audi | Q3/SQ3 | 2015-2018 | EA888 Gen3 | IS20/IS38 |
| Audi | SQ2 Quattro | 2018-2020 | EA888 Gen3 | IS38 |
