Stage 3 Package

IS38ETR | Enhanced Turbo Upgrade
A direct replacement for the IHI Turbo found on 2.0 TSI EA888 GEN3 engines, the IS38ETR is an enhanced version of the OEM IS38 housing, providing over 45% more flow capability offering the potential of over 500HP. Revo Hardware and Software are the key to achieving this performance and have been developed to work in harmony with the ETR upgrade

Research and Development

Utilising decades of experience in software calibration and precision turbo engineering, Revo is proud to offer a package that provides the performance you demand and the reliability you expect.

The IS38ETR forms one part of this package; with all available Revo hardware and software having been designed and tested to work in harmony to achieve exhilarating performance that only the driven demand; the result of an extensive two-year development, testing and prototyping programme.

The aim from the outset was to achieve a balance of top end power and bottom end response, without having to forge internals and where possible, avoid upgrading any of the fuel systems. Combining extensive turbocharger manufacture experience with Revo’s industry-leading ECU calibration and hardware design, we have been able to achieve incredible performance results without compromising on component reliability or engine longevity. Every turbo is balanced precisely to ensure performance and turbo acoustics.

The following testing was carried out on a VW Golf MK7 R running stock engine and fuel system, on Shell Power 99ron Pump fuel. Revo Stage 3 ECU & DSG Software installed, fitted with a Revo Carbon Series Air Intake System, Revo Intercooler, Revo Intercooler Pipe Upgrade kit and a 200-cell sports cat downpipe and exhaust

The Revo IS38ETR offers significant performance gains over any stock turbo setup, with peak gains of 171HP at the hub and 185NM torque over a stock IS38 VW Golf R. That’s over 450HP at the hubs and maximum increases of 173HP @6500rpm and 215NM @2800RPM, all recorded on a Dynapack Hub Dyno. However, over the two years of global development, numerous vehicles have been run on various dyno types, running between 470 to 520BHP, depending on dyno setup, hardware and fuel quality.

Revo Performance Software is the result of a passion for quality. From a group of car enthusiasts who strive to provide the ultimate performance experience, Revo follows a tuning philosophy that results in the perfect balance of performance, driveability and economy, without sacrificing engine longevity. From initial Software calibration development at Revo HQ, UK, the final product is achieved through an extensive Global Development Programme. This allows fine-tuning on multiple vehicles in several continents, and testing in a range of climatic conditions such as varying fuel qualities, temperatures, altitudes and greatly differing driving styles. This process is driven by the demand for a quality product that produces consistent results and is ultimately what sets Revo apart from the rest.

When combining Revo's expertise in hardware design, development, testing and manufacture with Revo Performance Software the outcome is a complete package to rival anything from an OEM Manufacturer. The next logical step for the EA888 engine was to improve the airflow in and out the engine and look into cooling. The Revo Air Intake System works in conjunction with the Revo Intercooler and a quality downpipe and turbo back exhaust system to provide a solid base for further enhancements, specifically an upgraded Turbocharger.

Revo had a question with the feasibility of project “ETR IS38 Hybrid Turbocharger” before we started testing: could we produce a package that would reliably give around 500BHP/550NM on an EA888 GEN3 car running stock fuel system, stock internals and on stock DSG?

After testing different turbo packages, pipework, fueling and cooling solutions with varying levels of boost on Shell vPower, we had our answer on our UK test car: YES! We had spent over 6 months testing in the UK at our testing facility at Bruntingthorpe Providing Ground, thousands of miles on the roads in the UK, many track sessions with dyno charts from different dynos around the UK. Feedback was great, the car felt quick, we were making the power and we were ready to move to the next phase by utilising our experienced and passionate dealer network with their equally exuberant customers.