CTS Turbo EA888 Gen3 TSI BOSS turbocharger upgrade kit - NON MQB vehicles

We are proud to announce the release of our long-awaited BOSS kit for EA888 Gen3 vehicles. This is a complete bolt-on big turbo solution for Gen3 NON-MQB (CPLA/CPPA) engines. After a lengthy development and testing process, this kit is now ready to hit the market.  The biggest challenge was to design a big turbo upgrade that works seamlessly with your existing aftermarket mods without having to make any custom parts like with IS38 swaps. This was achieved by our engineering team by using the latest in 3D rapid prototyping technology. The final prototype was installed and tested in our own 2017 VW GLI. To install, simply remove the factory turbocharger, transfer the factory wastegate actuator and re-install using supplied installation hardware. You must update your tuning software to Unitronic Stage 3. This high-performance reverse rotation ball-bearing 67mm turbocharger was designed to fulfill the demand from customers who desire a direct-bolt-on turbo for the E888 Gen3 platform. The turbo has a perfect balance between spool-up time and power capabilities of 400+ hp. Our CHRA to a dual-ball bearing that is made from heat-resistant ceramic. Finally, we finished the assembly on a VSR high-speed balancer. The result is a reliable 400hp on stock fueling system running 93 octane straight from the pump. CTS-TR-2000 requires specific software tuning and it is now available from Unitronic Chipped for 2.0T Gen3 Volkswagen GLI (manual or DSG) vehicles only. Performance Software for your ECU Box Code is subject to availability. Only available for SIMOS 18 equipped models. Stage 2 TCU Performance Software is required on DSG equipped vehicles. Features:

• 400hp+ capable dual ball-bearing 67mm turbocharger.
• CHRA is a CTS Turbo reverse rotation (counter-clockwise) cartridge, 50/67mm compressor wheel, 54/47mm turbine wheel, dual ball-bearing.
• Factory location bolt-on hardware solution, compatible with 3" intakes, 3" downpipes and factory location turbo outlet pipe.
• Proprietary 3" compressor cover with factory-spec intake and outlet locations.
• Stainless steel flow-optimized exhaust housing, factory wastegate geometry.
• Relocated diverter valve location allows for easy installation or upgrade.
• Oil and coolant lines are included for easy installation using factory connections.
• Compatible with factory wastegate actuator.
• No upgrades to the fueling system required.

Hardware and software:

• 2013.5-2017 MK6 Jetta EA888.3 (2.0TSI) - SIMOS 18 ECU only

Hardware only:

• MK6 Jetta 1.8TSI
• Mk2 Beetle EA888.3 (1.8TSI and 2.0TSI)
• B7 Passat EA888.3

Parts required:

• CTS Turbo 3" high-flow intake (or equivalent)
• CTS Turbo 3" high-flow downpipe (or equivalent)
• CTS Turbo direct-fit intercooler upgrade
• CTS Turbo charge pipe set
• Unitronic Stage 3 Software Tuning - available from your local Unitronic Dealer or you can do it yourself via UniConnect+ cable

This part also goes by the following cross reference.

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Fits These Vehicles 2 applications

JETTA GLI

Make	Model	Engine	Years
VW	JETTA GLI		2014–2017
VW	JETTA GLI (MK6)		2014–2017

Fitment data last updated: 2026-06-26