Hybrid Turbo 1.9 2.0 TDI | Audi A3 Seat Leon VW Golf | 230 HP

Serious Performance Upgrade

The transverse 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI engines, found in Golfs, A3s, Leons, and Octavias, are famously robust but criminally underpowered from the factory. The GT17 turbo is the biggest restriction. This hybrid rebuild transforms your original GT17 core into a genuine performance turbo capable of 200-230 HP while retaining factory fitment, stock-like spool, and daily-driver reliability.

No cutting. No welding. No custom pipes. True plug-and-play.

Why This Turbo Wins

• 200–230 HP potential – transform your TDI from economical to genuinely quick
• GT17-based hybrid – uses your original core for perfect fitment
• Larger CNC billet compressor wheel – lightweight, precise, high-flow
• Enlarged turbine wheel – improved exhaust flow for sustained top-end power
• Race-spec sport bearings – built for sustained higher boost
• Very fast spool – minimal lag increase despite significantly more power
• Plug & play installation – no modifications whatsoever
• Works across multiple generations – Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 platforms

Internal Upgrades

• Larger CNC billet compressor wheel (lightweight, forged-style)

• Enlarged turbine wheel (improved exhaust gas flow)

• Race-spec sport journal bearings

• Upgraded 360° thrust bearing

• Full disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning of your core

• Professional machining of compressor and turbine housings

• Precision balancing of complete rotating assembly

• High-temperature reassembly with upgraded seals

• Strengthened actuator calibration

Performance Characteristics

This hybrid is engineered for response above all else. The lightweight CNC billet wheel and enlarged turbine work together to deliver positive boost from very low RPM, just like stock. You’ll feel meaningful torque from 1,600 RPM, with a strong, flat mid-range from 1,800 to 3,500 RPM that makes everyday driving genuinely enjoyable.

Where the stock GT17 gasps for air above 3,800 RPM, this hybrid continues pulling hard past 4,200-4,500 RPM. Overtakes on A-roads and motorway acceleration at 130+ km/h become effortless. The car feels significantly stronger everywhere, not just a peak number on a dyno graph.

Weight	5 kg
Product type	Just Upgrade, Complete Turbo
Power range	200-230HP

Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle	Engine Code	Displacement
Audi A3 8L	—	—
Audi A3 8P	—	—
Audi A3 8V	—	—
Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI	—	—
Seat Leon MK3	—	—
Seat Leon Mk1	—	—
Seat Leon Mk2	—	—
Seat Toledo Mk1	—	—
Seat Toledo Mk2	—	—
Skoda Octavia MK3	—	—
Skoda Octavia Mk1	—	—
Skoda Octavia Mk2	—	—
VW Golf Mk4	—	—
VW Golf Mk5	—	—
VW Golf Mk6	—	—

If unsure about compatibility, contact us with VIN number before ordering.

⟶ Warranty
Every upgraded turbocharger comes with a 12-month warranty with no mileage limit.

⟶ Lead Time & Shipping
We typically need around 2 weeks to complete and dispatch your upgraded unit. In more complex cases, allow up to 3 weeks (turbo upgrades demand precision, and our machining process is not something we rush).

Shipping costs and carriers:

• European Union: €25 via DPD
• United Kingdom: €49 via DHL
• Rest of the World: €99 via UPS

Average delivery time: 3–14 working days.

⟶ Full Insurance
Every parcel is fully insured from our workshop to your door.

⟶ Don't See Your Turbo Listed?
Our catalogue is just a fraction of what we can do. Contact us, our development team is constantly working on new models and we can likely build what you need.

⟶ Required Information at Checkout
To ensure your turbocharger is built correctly, please include the following when placing your order:

• Engine code
• Car model
• Stock power output
• VIN number

⟶ Which Option Is Right for You?

• Just Upgrade: You send us your existing turbocharger and we modify it. The unit must be genuine and free of cracks.
• Complete Turbo: We supply a fully built, ready-to-install turbocharger set. Nothing to send, just order and fit.

• Turbo Modification Service (Core Exchange Type)
  This listing is for the modification of your original turbocharger. You must send your turbocharger to us for upgrade.
• Turnaround Time: up to 14 working days after receiving your turbo.
• Ready-built turbocharger may be available separately after prior arrangement.
• If the electronic actuator/controller is damaged, repair/replacement is not included.
• If no old turbo is sent, a refundable core deposit applies.