man those EFR turbos were fucking lit.
Pros: excellent performance
Vehicle:
Audi S3
Best Turbocharger for Audi S3
I specced it when I blew the turbocharger on my MQB Audi S3. Audi wanted almost $29,000.00. It turns out that all I needed was a new turbocharger and a cleaning of the impeller shards from my intercooler.
Vehicle:
Audi S3
In fact, it receives various upgrades, including pistons with new bolts and rings, stronger connecting rods, a new aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder head, different injection valves and a different turbocharger.
Pros: various upgrades, stronger parts
Vehicle:
Audi S3
The heart of the CTS Turbo MK6 2.0TSI turbo upgrade kit is the Borg Warner K04-0064 turbocharger. This turbocharger is commonly used in OEM applications such as the Audi S3 available in Europe. The highlights of this Borg Warner turbocharger in our kit is the 'forged mill' compressor wheel, which brings numerous benefits to the enthusiast. The technology used in the production of these turbos provides us with a variety of benefits, reduced compressor wheel weight (faster spool), increased strength, and greater surface area of the compressor wheel. Because of the 'forged mill' technology Borg Warner can increase the effective surface area of the compressor wheel, which results in greater air flow than conventional cast compressor wheels.
Pros: faster spool, increased strength
Vehicle:
Audi S3
Part number: K04-0064
I chose the gtx2867. it fits the bill so well.
Pros: fits the bill
Vehicle:
Audi S3
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Top manufacturers of turbocharger for Audi S3
This part for Audi S3 is made around the world. We have reviews for turbocharger manufacturers from countries such as: USA, Germany .
In March 2026, the ranking of turbocharger for Audi S3 on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 5 reviews and 15 votes.
Which turbocharger to choose for Audi S3?
Last month, PartReview users preferred BorgWarner. 40% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: turbocharger OEM Audi — 40%.
Third place: Garrett with 20% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of turbocharger, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- BorgWarner ranked 2, PR Score — 70. Based on 19 reviews and 58 votes.
- OEM Audi does not yet have enough reviews to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding a review and specifying this brand and your car model.
- Garrett — rank 1, PR Score — 91. Based on 41 review and 127 votes.
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