{"product_id":"pa725-is38-upgrade-ball-bearing-hybrid-turbocharger-for-audi-a3-s3-8v-mqb-ea888-gen3","title":"PA725 IS38 Upgrade Ball Bearing Hybrid Turbocharger for Audi A3 S3 8V MQB EA888 Gen3","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePA725 IS38 Upgrade Ball Bearing Hybrid Turbocharger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Audi A3 \/ S3 8V, MQB platform, EA888 Gen3 2.0T engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a high-performance hybrid turbo upgrade based on the factory IS38. Compared to our previous PA585 (cast-iron exhaust housing, ~500 HP), the PA725 features a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel exhaust housing\u003c\/strong\u003e with a significantly larger A\/R ratio, supporting up to \u003cstrong\u003e650 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining strong response and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Upgrades \u0026amp; Spec Comparison (vs. OEM IS38)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor wheel: Inducer 54 mm \/ Exducer 67 mm (OEM 45 mm \/ 58 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel type: Billet (OEM Cast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlet: 60 mm (same as OEM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\/R: 0.6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing: Ball bearing (OEM Journal) — faster response and improved durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbine wheel: Exducer 55 mm \/ Inducer 60 mm (OEM 47 mm \/ 53 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\/R: 0.72 (significantly increased for better high-rpm exhaust flow)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust housing material: Stainless steel (superior heat resistance compared to the cast-iron housing on the PA585\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM IS38 ≈ 300 HP → PA725 up to 650 HP (with proper supporting modifications and tuning)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect bolt-on replacement for the OEM IS38, compatible with factory oil and coolant lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel exhaust housing + larger A\/R design reduces backpressure and delivers stronger top-end power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBall-bearing core + larger billet compressor wheel provides excellent low-end response and high-power capability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal upgrade for those seeking higher power and durability beyond the cast-iron PA585 (500 HP) version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA strong performance upgrade for\u003cstrong\u003e Audi \/ VW MQB EA888 Gen3 platforms \u003c\/strong\u003elooking to extract more power from the IS38 platform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine codes that fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eCNTA, CXCA, CHHB, CXDA, CXCB, CNTC, CHHA, DLBA, CJXE, CJXB, CJXC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2663\/1156\/files\/3c36ce4456d65f9d58b92111b592fa7d.png?v=1789717810\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hengye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49427303366900,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2663\/1156\/files\/1b1211f04605717ac82d8c247d180bf6.jpg?v=1789717066","url":"https:\/\/pentaautoworks.com\/products\/pa725-is38-upgrade-ball-bearing-hybrid-turbocharger-for-audi-a3-s3-8v-mqb-ea888-gen3","provider":"PENTA AUTOWORKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}