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The HPA IS38 Hybrid Turbo features a custom compressor and turbine wheel design capable of holding up to 500HP* with a flat torque curve from 3800 RPM to redline! Our turbo is a natural upgrade to IS38, IS20, and even IS12 equipped cars where the OEM units lose breath mid-way in the RPM range. Coupled with a major redesign of the OEM bearing housing, the HPA IS38 Hybrid turbo is the perfect upgrade for those looking for a significant performance boost with improved long-term reliability.
UNRIVALED RELIABILITY
The IHI IS series turbos have been known to restrict oil flow under sporty driving conditions which can cause premature failure of the bearings resulting in broken turbine shafts. This can lead to catastrophic engine failures due to oil and debris being pushed out into the exhaust system and igniting. The HPA IS38 Hybrid is an insurance against these types of failures.
PRECISION ENGINEERED
HPA has spent 4 years of research and development to completely rethink the bearing housing design. Each turbo requires precision CNC machining of the intake and exhaust housings and include an HPA proprietary mixed-flow turbine wheel, and CNC machined billet compressor wheel. All components are completely upgraded to ensure lubrication for both reliability and peace-of-mind.
OEM QUALITY
Each CHRA is built to meet or exceed the OEM quality specifications, with the individual components of the rotating group balanced on a Schenk Balancer. Once fully assembled, each complete CHRA assembly is balanced with a VSR Balancer ensuring a perfect assembly.
DIRECT BOLT-ON REPLACEMENT
The HPA IS38 Hybrid turbo upgrade has everything you will need for a simple and quick installation including an OEM diverter valve, OEM wastegate actuator, turbo inlet pipe, and silicone hose to adapt to the factory airbox.
HPA FR500 IS38 Hybrid features:
- Unrivaled reliability
- Supports up to 500HP*
- Direct bolt-on replacement including OEM diverter valve and wastegate actuator
- Turbo inlet pipe and silicone hose to adapt to factory airbox included
- HPA proprietary mixed-flow turbine wheel
- HPA proprietary CNC machined billet compressor wheel
- Precision CNC machined intake and exhaust housings
- Fully bearing housing and components
*Fuel and tuning dependent – Vehicle: Mk7 Golf R
Application:
2015+ GTI
2015+ Golf R
2015+ Audi A3 2.0T (8V)
2015+ Audi S3 (8V)
2014+ Audi TT 2.0T
2014+ Audi TTS 2.0T
HPA branded products carry a one year warranty against manufacturer's defects on all major, non-consumable, components. Damaged caused by incorrect installation, wear and tear, abuse, misuse, racing, collision, foreign particles, etc., will NOT be covered by warranty.
Warranty is offered to original purchaser only and is not transferable.
HPA Motorsports will not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages of any kind. HPA’s entire liability shall be limited to replacement or repair of the damaged parts at HPA’s option.
Labour and freight costs associated with warranty repair or replacement are NOT covered.
To maintain validity of warranty, factory recommended maintenance schedule and manufacturer’s Technical Service Bulletins (TSB’s) must be adhered to and documented.
In addition to the above, the HPA FT/FTX series Turbo packages for VR6 motors have the following conditions:
Components covered by warranty include:
- Turbochargers
- Exhaust Manifold
- Downpipe
- Catalysts
- Exhaust System
- Intake Manifold
- Silicone Plumbing
- Intercoolers
- Fuel Pump
- Fuel Injectors
- Brake Calipers
- Haldex Controller
Components NOT covered by warranty include:
- Clutch
- Gearbox
- Brake Pads & Brake Rotors
Any claims of defect in workmanship must be repaired at HPA Motorsports' facility located in Langley, Canada. Should the damage be determined to be a direct result of the workmanship of HPA Motorsports, labor costs for HPA Motorsports to complete repairs at our own facility will be included in the warranty repair. In certain circumstances, at the sole discretion of HPA Motorsports, permission may be granted for repairs to be completed at an HPA authorized facility at a pre-approved labor rate.
HPA Motorsports will not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages of any kind. HPA’s entire liability shall be limited to replacement or repair of the damaged parts at HPA’s option.
To maintain validity of warranty, in addition to the factory recommended maintenance schedule, the following services must be adhered to and documented according to the prescribed schedule:
| Break In period: engine speed is not to exceed 5500 RPM, and absolutely NO standing starts are to be performed | 1000 km / 620 miles |
| Mass Air Flow meter – Clean | 5000 km / 3100 miles |
| Mass Air Flow meter – Replace | 20,000 km / 12,500 miles |
| Engine Oil (Motul Xcess / 8100 5w40) & Filter – Replace | 5000 km / 3100 miles |
| Haldex Fluid & Filter – Replace | 10,000 km / 6000 miles |
Any claims of defect in workmanship must be repaired at HPA Motorsports' facility located in Langley, BC Canada. Should the damage be determined to be a direct result of the workmanship of HPA Motorsports, labor costs for HPA Motorsports to complete repairs at our own facility will be included in the warranty repair.
For remote customers, in certain circumstances, at the sole discretion of HPA Motorsports, permission may be granted for repairs to be completed at an HPA authorized facility at a pre-approved labor rate.
Should you experience any issues with your items, please contact HPA Motorsports for technical assistance using the form below or by calling 604-888-7274 prior to engaging in any repair procedure. Failure to follow the advice of our technical support staff may cause undue harm that will not be covered by warranty.
