MK7.5 GTI IS38 INSTALL - 400HP MK7 GTI - Unitronic Stage 2+ - Turbo Upgrade

Installing a new turbo, an OEM IHI IS38 from FCPEuro on my 2018 MK7.5 GTI. I'm running this with a 4" Trackslag Catless Downpipe and a Unitronic Stage 2+ 91 Octane File.
#IHI #is38 #turboswap #Trackslag #mk7 #vw #gti #downpipe #turbo
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The GTI
2018 MK7.5 GTI, Base Model
-ENGINE-
BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop + Clutch spring delete
BMS Turbo Inlet Elbow
BMS Turbo Muffler Delete
Racingline R600 EVO Intake
Forge Short-Shift Kit
BFI Stage 1 Engine Mount
BFI Stage 1 Transmission Mount
BFI Stage 1 Dogbone Insert
CTS Turbo Shift Endlink Bushings
CTS Turbo Shift Cable Bracket Bushings
Dieselgeek SuperPin
Dieselgeek SuperSlider
Dieselgeek Shifter Shake Bushing
Ultimate Racing 3" Downpipe (Resonated, Metal 200-cell Cat)
Unitronic Stage 2 Software
Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler
Trackslag 4" Catless Downpipe
[Upcoming:]
Unitronic Stage 2​+
Fluidampr 551231 Engine Damper
IHI IS38 Turbocharger
-SUSPENSION + BRAKES-
Eibach Rear SwayBar
SuperPro Rear SwayBar End links TRC4300
SuperPro Front SwayBar End links TRC4301 (Temp Uninstalled)
SuperPro Camber Strut Mounts TRC5000
Bilstein B16 PSS10 Coilovers
Audi RS3 Brake Ducts 8V0407811
ECS Tuning SS Brake Lines
Hawk HPS 5.0 Brake Pads
GTI Clubsport S Front Rotors
[Upcoming:]
Racingline Subframe Insert Kit
-WHEELS-
Titan-7 T-S5 19x8.5 Wheels in Titanium Gray
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 235/35/19 Summer Tires
-COSMETIC-
Hard-Wired Yi Car Camera
Gliptone GT Quartz Ceramic Coating
SunTek 12% Ceramic Tint
Ed’s Reps MK7.5 Autobahn LED Headlights
Morimoto 2Stroke 3.0 LED Low Beams
VW GTI TCR Front Splitter
( Splash Guard: 5G0 805 915 AC
Splitter Center Top: 5G0805901A041
Splitter Center Bottom: 5G0805901B041
Splitter Left Top: 5G0805903E041
Splitter Left Bottom: 5G0805903F041
Splitter Right Top: 5G0805904E041
Splitter Right Bottom: 5G0805904F041 )
VW GTI TCR Rear Diffuser (5G6807568AG041 , 5G6807509D, 5G6807510D)
VW GTI TCR Rear Spoiler 5G6827940A041
VW Gloss Black Mirror Caps 5G0 072 530 A 222
VW OEM Dynamic European Taillights w/ Zero815 Harness
Rokblokz Short Mud Flaps
Audi S3 Jack Point Kit
Index:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Taking off Intake, Battery, Gaining Access
10:38 IS20 Is Removed
13:47 First Start
14:38 Revving and Exhaust Noises
15:38 Conclusion
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[@musiccoversdk4506]

First time owning one of these and I always thought that clicking in the beginning was of the start was bad but seeing it on yours as well I feel comfortable knowing it’s probably normal.

[@VWTalk]

The sound in the first start is the turbo's turbine hitting the sides of the housing. For a brand new turbo it is normal on its first startup. I don't usually get any waste gate rattle or anything when I start up my car. It is common for some of these cars to develop waste gate rattle. I don't think you have anything to worry about but the loud kind of clicky sound as soon as I start up the car in this video is not a sound I usually hear.

[@ramho786]

Just found your channel, love the content! Keep it up bro

[@VWTalk]

Highly appreciated, thank you!

[@StockGTI]

I am about to install a garrett GT2260s. It’s supposed to be direct fit, and no additional hardware. Im glad that I’ve found this video because I am a fairly new mechanic, been doing it for a little bit over a year. Honestly this turbo install seems pretty straightforward and easy. I cant wait to get my new turbo in and my vehicle tuned.

[@iRamboxC4x]

Any update? If you needed any other hardware or additional parts?

[@benjaminsinclair6898]

Great video dude, very informative and made it look alot less complicated with a very good camera angle also for easy viewing. I'm thinking of doing this to my MK7 PP GTI here in the UK. I was wondering what figures did you get on a dyno if you've done that yet?

[@billynguyen710]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing your install. I see in a separate comment that you have the Sachs performance clutch.. any issues with it holding the increased power?

[@VWTalk]

@@billynguyen710 worked great and new owner hasn’t complained

[@TheNok610]

Thought about doing this myself as well but I'm not mechanically inclined. I've done all stage 2 installs myself, including engine/transmission mounts, Fluidampr, front LCA's, turbo back exhaust, fmic, etc. Doing the turbo seemed a bit too involved, but you just gave me an ounce of confidence to consider doing the swap. Are you still using the stock clutch?

[@VWTalk]

I had the sachs clutch. I’m far from a mechanic but it wasn’t that bad. Literally only struggle was getting the oil return line off

[@RSXengineering]

oil lines are a painn but eveything else is straight forward

[@fredcivicek9]

Unitronic do offer a 91oct stage 2+ file? I thought it was 93oct only

[@VWTalk]

They do but you have to ask, and it took a few asks as their customer service likes to brush people off