{"product_id":"cts-turbo-jb-600-journal-bearing-hybrid-turbocharger-for-mqb-platform-2015-2020","title":"CTS Turbo JB-600 Turbocharger for VW Audi MQB","description":"\u003cp\u003eCTS Turbo's JB-600 is a premium journal-bearing hybrid turbo with a stainless steel exhaust housing, built specifically for MQB vehicles as a budget-friendly direct-bolt-on upgrade over a factory IS12, IS20 or IS38.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for fast spool and torque\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal was a drop-in turbo with fast spool, a massive torque curve and reliable performance. CTS kept the journal-bearing CHRA from the popular IS38 and reworked it for larger wheels: thrust bearings and thrust collars increased by 2mm for the extra load, and oil passages opened up by 0.72mm for the most efficient hydrodynamic wedge in operation. Tested worldwide across altitudes and climates, it delivers roughly 600 crank hp, around 520-530whp on E85 and 430-460whp on pump 93 octane. It is built for the street with a focus on fast spool and solid mid-range. Keep boost within 25-28psi (less if limited by fueling or a stock engine) and do not exceed that range, as efficiency drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect street turbo upgrade with strong spool and mid-range response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournal-bearing direct-fit CHRA (compatible with all factory oil and coolant lines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet reverse-rotation compressor wheel, 53.1mm inducer, 71mm-76mm exducer with extended tip (6+6 blade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInconel TD06SL2 reverse-rotation turbine wheel, 54mm exducer, 60mm inducer (11 blade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel proprietary turbine housing, made precisely for factory fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVSR balanced to OE tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most hybrid-turbo tuning solutions (United Motorsport, Eurodyne, COBB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with OE or replacement wastegate actuators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with OE or aftermarket turbo inlets and outlets; a 2.5\" turbo outlet pipe is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment — all MQB-based EA888.3\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2019 VW Golf\/Sportwagen\/Alltrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2020 VW GTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2019 VW Golf R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019-2023 VW Jetta GLI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018-2021 VW Arteon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2020 Audi A3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2020 Audi S3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2020 Audi TT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015-2020 Audi TTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eROW models can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRequired parts (not included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance downpipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance air intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance intercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory or aftermarket wastegate actuator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware tuning for hybrid turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware for the factory turbocharger (listed below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended parts (not included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" turbo outlet pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPI kit and upgraded fuel pump (confirm with your tuner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPFP upgrade (confirm with your tuner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-flow exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the proper procedure for checking and adjusting the wastegate actuator; recommended voltage 3.4V-3.6V. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician — always pre-fill the turbo, replace engine oil and filter, and follow proper break-in. Wastegate actuator and turbo outlet fitting not included; use the same install kit as the factory turbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardware and gaskets required for installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06L253039A — turbo inlet gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5Q0253115B — turbo outlet seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHT007210 — turbo mount nuts (x4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN90067202 — turbo oil line o-ring (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHT006112 — turbo oil line gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHT006113 — turbo oil line gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHT006114 — coolant hose o-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHT006124 — coolant hose o-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHT005558 — coolant hose o-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our Vancouver shop — KORE SPEED is proudly Canadian-owned, with no surprise cross-border duties for Canadian buyers. Questions on fitment? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@korespeed.com\"\u003esupport@korespeed.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Turbo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51579832401976,"sku":"CTS-TR-1015-2","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1775\/7947\/files\/TR-1015-20.jpg?v=1765846778","url":"https:\/\/korespeed.com\/products\/cts-turbo-jb-600-journal-bearing-hybrid-turbocharger-for-mqb-platform-2015-2020","provider":"KORE SPEED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}