CTS Turbo BB-550 Hybrid Turbocharger for MQB Platform (2015-2020) DISCONTINUED

We are proud to announce the release of our premium ball-bearing hybrid turbo with stainless steel exhaust housing for 2015-2020 MQB platform vehicles. This high-performance hybrid turbo was designed by CTS engineers to fulfill the demand from customers who desire a direct-bolt-on turbo for their existing IS12, IS20 or IS38 turbocharger. Instead of trying to stuff a CHRA from a Mitsubishi into a factory housing; we re-designed and cast our proprietary STAINLESS STEEL exhaust housing to accommodate a larger turbine wheel. The compressor cover was also custom made and profiled to accept a very popular TD06 Billet compressor wheel, this ensures the turbocharger can reliably handle 30+ PSI. We upgraded the CHRA to a dual-ball bearing which is made from heat-resistant ceramic. Finally,  we finished the assembly by balancing it on a VSR high-speed balancer. This is a brand new turbocharger; no core or long wait times are required. Simply swap over your actuator and turbo outlet fitting for installation. Software tuning is required and it is available from most tuners. Features:

• Complete brand new turbocharger; no need for core to be sent it or purchased
• Dual ceramic ball bearing direct-fit CHRA (compatible with all factory oil and coolant lines)
• Billet MHI-style TD06 compressor wheel
• High performance 9 blade turbine wheel
• Stainless steel turbine housing
• VSR Balanced to exceed OE tolerances
• Compatible with most tuning solutions for hybrid turbos (United Motorsport, Eurodyne, COBB)
• Compatible with OE or replacement wastegate actuators (CTS-WGA-200 actuator recommended)
• Compatible with OE or aftermarket turbo inlets and turbo outlets

Fitment:

• 2015-2020 VW Golf/Sportwagen/Alltrack
• 2015-2019 VW GTI
• 2015-2019 VW Golf R
• 2019-2024 VW Jetta GLI
• 2018-2024 VW Arteon
• 2015-2020 Audi A3
• 2015-2020 Audi S3
• 2015-2020 Audi TT
• 2015-2020 Audi TTS

 NOTE: Always follow the proper procedure for checking/adjusting the wastegate actuator when installing the turbo! Always replace engine oil. Gaskets, wastegate actuator, turbo outlet fitting not included.  

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Fits These Vehicles 9 applications

GTI

Make	Model	Engine	Years
VW	GTI		2015–2021
VW	GTI (MK7/7.5)		2015–2020
VW	GTI (MK8)		2021–2021

GOLF R

Make	Model	Engine	Years
VW	GOLF R		2015–2021
VW	GOLF R (MK7/7.5)		2015–2020

S3

Make	Model	Engine	Years
AUDI	S3		2015–2020
AUDI	S3 (8V)		2015–2020

A3

Make	Model	Engine	Years
AUDI	A3		2015–2020
AUDI	A3 (8V)		2015–2020

Fitment data last updated: 2026-06-26