VW Alltrack Sportwagen MQB 1.8t VTT Big Turbo Install

Adventure of going big turbo on a 1.8t MQB car. Using Vargas Turbo Technologies 71mm application. Utilizing United Motorsport software with MPI and e85 flex. Showing you a quick look on what it takes to accomplish the less traveled path.
Special thanks:
Vargasturbo.com : 71mm billet turbo
Unitedmotorsport.net :Software/flex tune e85
Thesuspensionsource.com : KW DDC suspension
A2Bmotorsport.com : RS3 brushless w/controller
CTSturbo.com : MPI kit
DSP-Industries.com

[@drakekennedy2353]

Man, I love the non-alltrack 4motion wagens. Mainly because you rarely see them.

[@FlyingStuff]

Yea buddy!

[@davewhitaker9015]

Excellent!!!!

[@TheStevenBateson]

im stoaked to get a 1.8t fwd golf for cheap and make a awesome little track car on the cheap

[@harryberry474]

More than double the HP...that's crazy...170 stock vs 379 with VTT turbo... bravo. I noticed your rear turn indicator, is that a ROW part or did you mod the NA part?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

That's just the US rear tails modded, and added the LED build.

[@harryberry474]

​@@SOLOWERKSUSA ...Modded so you're able to remove the NA red reflector...was it pretty easy? I'd love to do that but can't find any good info on it, then theirs long coding too?

[@e.m6499]

their is a Canadian saying he is the fastest stock block alltrack now with his is38 stock turbo.

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

yea I've seen him. Still isn't faster. I'll be coming out with a drag video soon. He hasn't even broken into 3.2 sec 0-60 yet.

[@Fazzi93]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA Really interesting in this new video and results :) Last summer I get stage 3, and I’m love it. What pressure You run? Did You have some diagram from dyno with results?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@Fazzi93 Yea I had the dyno numbers, but video didn't come out at all so I couldn't use it. I run 34psi daily. Max the car made was 468whp with meth.

[@Fazzi93]

It’s stock engine ? Or forget ? Did You do something with shafts ? It’s so huge number for power from 1.8TSI. Do You will be make video with full setup and some times what You make ?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@Fazzi93 100% stock motor. Currently just built the motor, and just dropped it back in the car yesterday. So need to button it up and will be making a full new video on a much better voyage.

[@Stationwagoonz]

What year is your all track and where did you get those headlights, they are nice!

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

2017, and those lights are no longer available. Maybe try BMPtuning. I think they took over the original company.

[@edwardstewart4430]

Hi, just found your video. I just picked up a 2018 VW Golf Alltrack with only 17,123 miles from Carmax Interior and and paint are in excellent condition, but after driving it for a day, I noticed a slight smell of antifreeze. so after looking closer at the engine, it appears someone had to replace the valve cover gasket, which seems strange seeing the low mileage on the car. In your opinion, is this a sign of more future problems. I've never owned a VW. Thanks

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

No I wouldn't stress over the valve cover. Technically there is no gasket so if those leak, it's RTV reseal. which my brothers gti with 4k miles on it, was done. Smell of coolant is common, as the hoses heat and cool. But if you notice you start to loose coolant, check your water pump. I have a very small trickle of coolant that comes out here there. Nothing to be alarmed about.

[@Literalchimpanze]

Bought a golf, it’s been a great car. I just worry about the reliability.

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

Keep the car at 400whp, and you won't have any issues. As long as you take care of your maintenance.

[@BrianMG_x86-64]

Love the rims on the Alltrack! What are they?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

TR Motorsport MT1 wheel 17's, at 16.75lbs.

[@tonywilde]

is there a tune ready for the VTT turbo or is it custom?

[@JeremyThurston-i8u]

Anything larger than a is38 is going to be a custom tune.

[@rsc8841]

Interesting to see the non AVS engine of mine make these numbers! Have you got more out of it yet? Mines the 1.8 DAJA motor

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

Yeah I've gotten plenty more out of it. New video will come soon. Blew clutch packs a few weeks ago on the starting line. So just upgrading those at the moment, and will show you some numbers.

[@rsc8841]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA That's awesome news! Can't wait for the new video. I take it yours is DSG or is it manual? Either keen to see some more!

[@Fazzi93]

Hello How many Miles Did You make on is38 and after on new bigger turbo ? Did You change HPFP? How is running DQ250 with this set ? Did You change flywheel ? Best Regards

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

The setup is running MPI so there is no need to change the HPFP. The IS38 I had for 25-30k miles. This setup I'm over 40k miles on the bigger turbo, with DQ250. Which I blew my clutch packs out at 80k miles, upgraded to a TDI setup.

[@Fazzi93]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA How much power and torque this set make ? Did You use flywheel from TDI ?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@Fazzi93 This car is a DSG setup. It's currently at 468whp daily.

[@Fazzi93]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA Did You have in plan to make some new video about Your setup ? It’s huge numbers 468whp Did You have dyno diagram ?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@Fazzi93 Yea I've planned it, but had issues on the last video shoot at the track. Where I blew my clutch packs out. was shooting for a 10.9et on the 1/4. So just need to dial the car back in after a few things. blown axle, etc. They'll be more to come.

[@d4rkn065]

hello, I would like to know if the spool is identic to an is38 (so pretty fast spools) or is it a pretty laggy turbo ? I like early boost to drive on corners. Thanks in advance!

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

Turbo was developed with the same curve as the is38, but out performs. Also running 9-10 psi over OTS is38 tunes. If you like the quick spool the is20 is low torque canyon driving.

[@d4rkn065]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA They have good numbers but what worries me is that there is almost zero feedback about this turbo online and if there is it’s negative. Are you running this turbo currently ?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@d4rkn065 Over 50k miles now, and still running. Zero issues. Most of the turbo stuff comes down to the install. A lot of people install dry and burn a turbo up, before it even had a chance. I think Tony took this off the market and replaced with a bigger G-770 series ball bearing. I'm currently, building the motor to push it harder. I do however have one under my desk new in box.

[@d4rkn065]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA I’m considering this turbo because I found it on sale for 1087$ instead of 1690$ (VTT GC 1) which is a huge discount. But since you told me that he removed them from the shelfs I don’t think the 1 year warranty would still be valid now and especially because I’m shipping it outside the US.

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@d4rkn065 I'm not sure on the warranty, but Tony at VTT always will uphold a warranty. I wouldn't be scared, but sounds like you would have that issue no matter what turbo you go with. Just shipping outside the US is always a pain coming back for warranty.

[@Benny_From_NY]

Besides larger turbo and tube what else was upgraded engine wise?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

This is a 100% bolt on parts, no engine mods at all. LPFP, MPI, IC, DP, ethanol sensor. Internals are completely stock.

[@Cartercaleb96]

This turbo still holding up?

[@JeremyThurston-i8u]

50k miles on it, and beat a$$ miles. Built the motor fully and will be turning it up now from the 36psi.

[@mcwendel8066]

Awesome! What kind of power does the iS38 put down in and Alltrack? And is that a pretty reliable set up?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

If you look at the channel, I have a video with the is38 and Unitronic. Back when the file was being developed. But is38 is reliable and so has this. Never had any issues pushing this engine at all.

[@underdogproject9373]

I dont know but i have blown 2 engine is20 apr lol

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@underdogproject9373 Ooof, that's a B!

[@robertburton8055]

So where did you get the Chinese downpipe? How do I order one?

[@yacluck8343]

Was wondering what I would need to do this with my mk7 golf 1.8t?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

I would start with building up the basics like intercooler, downpipe, things in that nature to get started. Then choose a power goal, and turbo you want to roll with. From there that will determine your next steps. MPI, E85 and such.

[@yacluck8343]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA thanks for the detailed response! 👍

[@mrw1160]

Buy nice brakes...

[@robertburton8055]

3 questions… Which tunes do you have for this? APR, unitronix etc (TCU ECU) & What fuel are you running to make those numbers? Does it spool faster and have better midrange than your IS38? Thanks in advance!!

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

This is a 71mm turbo, so it's going to be bigger than the is38. Spool is the same, but built for much more boost. United Motorsport was used on this with flex fuel to be able to use e85. Currently the numbers are 458whp turned up. This turbo at 22psi made 48whp more than the is38.

[@1stockmqb]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA on a 1.8t??

[@matt147147]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA Was the 458whp pull still using the stock exhaust? Have you tried any pulls where you drop the exhaust to see if it's a restriction?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@matt147147 No, never dropped the exhaust. Full stock still, including resonator. Just the DP is added.

[@matt147147]

@@SOLOWERKSUSA Wow that's amazing it can flow that well to not be a restriction at those power levels. I love the build, keep up the great work! I think these 1.8s have lots more potential than people first realize. I'm a is38 GSW 4Mo owner myself. :)

[@Zharsergey]

Decided not to clean the valves?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

No I did, just didn't need to show that part. But that was 50k miles mixed with e85 here and there.

[@sbcropp]

What HPFP are you running with this set up.

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

Stock HPFP, best to use the MPI.

[@e.m6499]

who sells UM tune ? near bakersfield?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

Nobody in the area does. I can flash Unitronic out of Fresno. But UM would have to roll into like Santa Clarita I think for the closes spot.

[@e.m6499]

what max boost psi did UM set the tune to achieve the 458whp?

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@e.m6499 32psi on the d¥no with meth for cooling. 34psi max on kill mode which should be a bit more.

[@e.m6499]

wow thats amazing stock motor and 1.8t , props to the tuner , definitely want UM now you said santa clarity could not find a dealer

[@SOLOWERKSUSA]

@@e.m6499 Shoot me a email, I can link you with the tuner down there. [e-mail]

[@XG_]

i got a bug in my butt

[@reecebrutsman5398]

i got a bug in my butt