How about a turbo kit that can bring a power increase to the levels of its big sister, the Skoda Octavia A7 VRS? The 1.8TSI comes with 180bhp stock, utilizing an IHI IS12 turbocharger. At best, it can produce around 260-280bhp but no more. The higher end of that power range being extremely...
Read moreSkoda Octavia II VRS 2.0TFSI-Stage 1
Nice example of well serviced and maintained EA113 2.0TFSI engine. In complete stock configuration, with the exception of an aftermarket cold air intake, our dyno measured 200hp. After our Etuners stage1 remap for 100 octane petrol use, we measured peak power of 268hp with remarkable gains at...
Read moreSkoda Octavia VRS 2.0TSI Gen2 – Stage2 98RON (+extra features)
We absolutely love EA888 Gen2 engines. A very good one can be found inside this second generation Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0 TSI, type 1Z. It is an EA888 Gen2 / CCZA engine. It comes with an IHI turbocharger. To get the most out of it, a full exhaust system with an upgraded sports cat
Read moreDSG7 to DSG6 conversion – Skoda Octavia A7 1.8 TSI Gen3/MQB
The Skoda Octavia A7 1.8 TSI only comes with a DSG7 DQ200 Gen3 gearbox, if the customer wants an auto-gearbox edition. The versions that come with a DSG6 DQ250 are only available in AWD arrangement. This can be a setback to owners with the FWD gearbox arrangement. This is...
Read moreSkoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 122hp – Stage3 TSI160 turbo (How to borrow your big sister’s turbo and make 230hp)
Most TSI122 engines and specially CAX variants can receive the TSI160 turbo kit upgrade. This allows them to produce power like their CAV engine counterparts, without the complexity of needing a supercharger system. This comes at a small sacrifice of torque in the very low rpm range, up to...
Read moreSkoda Octavia VRS 2.0 TSI A7 Gen3 – Stage 3 IS38 turbo kit
Skoda Octavia VRS A7 2.0 TSI Gen3 – Stage 3 IS38 turbo kit Upgrading the Skoda Octavia VRS A7 Gen3 with an IS38 is an excellent solution for big power without compromises. It is the next step after remapping the car with a Stage1 or Stage 2 ECU remap. The power gains are very
Read moreSkoda Octavia 1.8 TSI A5 – Stage 3 K04 98RON+WMI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI A5 Combining a K04-064 turbo with a Water/methanol injection (WMI) system brings both reliability and performance benefits to the 1.8 TSI EA888 engines. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI K04 with a Stage 3 ECU remap is a very fast car: Its performance resembles more that of a 2.0...
Read moreSkoda Octavia VRS A7 2.0 TSI Gen3 – Stage 3 IS38 turbo (Golf 7R turbo) 98RON
Skoda Octavia VRS A7 2.0 TSI Gen3/MQB – Stage 3 IS38 turbo (VW Golf 7R turbo) – 98RON In 3rd generation EA888 engines, the IS38 turbo from VW Golf 7R is the equivalent of a K04 setup on Gen2. Combined with an upgraded full exhaust and cold air intake kit and 98RON fuel, this turbo...
Read moreSkoda Octavia 1.8 TSI – Stage 1 98RON
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI – Stage 1 98RON The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI gains great power from a stage 1 ECU remap, while maintaining engine safety and good overall fuel consumption. All EA888 1.8 TSI engines that come with the A5 (Gen2) platform produce slightly more power than the manufacturer...
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