Continental Turbocharger | VW Mk8/Mk8.5 GTI | Assembled by SHOPICWP

Overview

The SHOPICWP Continental Turbo Swap upgrades the factory turbocharger system with a genuine Continental OEM turbocharger, paired with the APR Diverter Valve (DV) Conversion Kit for a reliable, properly matched installation. This combination provides a straightforward path to increased turbocharger capability while retaining the factory-style fitment and supporting hardware of the platform.

At the heart of the package is a genuine Continental OEM turbocharger, providing the foundation for increased airflow and power potential compared to the factory turbo configuration. The included APR DV Conversion Kit replaces the factory diverter valve arrangement with an upgraded, externally mounted diverter valve solution designed to properly support the upgraded turbocharger.

An upgraded intake is also available as an optional addition. While not required for the turbo swap, the intake improves airflow into the turbocharger and helps take advantage of the increased flow capacity of the Continental unit. It also provides additional headroom for future supporting modifications and tuning.

This package is designed as a complete, well-matched turbo upgrade rather than a collection of individual components. The Continental turbocharger provides the increased airflow capacity, the APR DV Conversion Kit addresses the diverter valve requirements of the conversion, and the optional intake further improves the turbocharger's inlet airflow.

Turbocharger tuning is required to take full advantage of the Continental turbocharger. Supporting modifications and final power output will depend on the specific vehicle, fuel, calibration, and other hardware installed.

Details

The Continental Turbo Swap gives the Mk8 GTI the larger OEM turbocharger used on the Golf R and Audi S3, while maintaining a largely OEM-based installation. When paired with the appropriate ECU calibration, the upgrade significantly increases the GTI's airflow and power potential without requiring upgraded fueling or an aftermarket downpipe.

Turbocharger

• Genuine OEM Continental turbocharger from the Mk8 Golf R / Audi S3
• OEM part number: 06Q 145 703 G
• Direct OEM-based turbo upgrade adapted for the Mk8 GTI
• Provides substantially greater airflow capacity than the factory GTI turbocharger

APR DV Conversion

• APR DV Conversion Kit included
• Provides the required turbo outlet hose, billet diverter valve mount, DV reroute, and wiring harness
• Designed specifically to make the Continental turbo conversion plug-and-play
• Retains proper factory-style diverter valve operation
• Compatible with the OEM Continental turbocharger and other turbo upgrade applications

Optional Intake Upgrade

• An upgraded intake is available as an optional addition
• Helps maximize airflow into the larger Continental turbocharger
• Recommended when targeting the upper end of the turbo's available power range
• The appropriate intake components may vary depending on the intake system already installed on the vehicle

Expected Power — APR Stage 3 Calibration

APR's published figures range from 410–478 HP and 400–443 ft-lbs, depending primarily on fuel and supporting hardware. The E60–E85 calibration produces the highest published output.

Supporting Hardware

• Factory exhaust can be retained
• Factory fueling system can be retained
• No additional fuel system upgrades are required for APR's published Stage 3 figures
• An upgraded intercooler is recommended to achieve and maintain the advertised power levels
• An upgraded intake is recommended for maximum airflow and sustained performance

Transmission

• DSG vehicles benefit from an upgraded TCU calibration to take advantage of the higher torque output
• 6-speed manual vehicles should use an appropriate torque-limited calibration with the factory clutch
• An upgraded clutch is recommended when running higher-torque files on a manual transmission

Tuning

• A dedicated Continental-turbo ECU calibration is required
• Fuel-specific calibrations are available for 91, 93, 100, and 104 octane as well as E60–E85 ethanol blends
• The vehicle should always be operated on fuel meeting or exceeding the minimum octane/ethanol requirement for the selected calibration