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Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 evo4 from 280 hp

Even more power for your Golf 8 R!
by
Bartek Bartoszewicz
Tuning Professional

Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 evo4 engines with over 280 hp as standard

With our guide you get maximum performance for your evo4 in performance class 3, such as the one installed in the Golf 8 R. We supply you with all the tuning parts you need for stable and professional tuning. If you pull through all performance levels, you can expect over 600 hp of final power and pure driving pleasure.

Of course, you can also take a direct look at all performance parts for EA888 Gen.4 evo engines.

 

Installed in:

  • VW Golf 8 R (CD)
  • VW Tiguan R (AD1)
  • Audi S3 (8Y)
  • Audi TTS (FV/ 8S)
  • Cupra Leon VZ (KL)
  • Cupra Formentor VZ

Year of construction:

since 2020

Engine codes: 

  • DNFB
  • DNFC
  • DNFD
  • DNFE
  • DNFF
  • DNFG
  • DSFE
  • DSFF
The values given are based on our experience with a 2.0 EA888 evo4 with 320 HP, 420 Nm, engine code DSFE.

This is what your engine needs to have a long shelf life:

You don't need any additional components here. Simply install and have fun! No Longlife oil. Better use our oil.

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We recommend to fill up with 102 octane fuel. This gives your engine more power because it knocks less! The turbocharger should not be too old. Engine should be in good condition. The base must be in good condition. If you need new spark plugs anyway, it is best to buy our upgrade spark plugs directly.

We recommend to fill up with 102 octane fuel. This gives your engine more power because it knocks less! The turbocharger should not be too old. Engine should be in good condition. The base must be in good condition. If you need new spark plugs anyway, it is best to buy our upgrade spark plugs directly.

Product Bundle 1
Group 6
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 Stage 1 - Bundle
Maximum performance on a small budget
Perfect for beginners
Top price/performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
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+
2.0L TFSI Pipercross Luftfilter
+
Total
€789.76
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need that extra to make it last:

For this performance level, we recommend our upgrade intercooler. This means you always have full power, even at warm temperatures.

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Mega tip: The BAR-TEK 2.0L TSI intake with TÜV gives you up to 15 PS more power. The same applies here: 102 octane is mandatory and our high-performance spark plugs and ignition coils are also included.

Mega tip: The BAR-TEK 2.0L TSI intake with TÜV gives you up to 15 PS more power. The same applies here: 102 octane is mandatory and our high-performance spark plugs and ignition coils are also included.

Product Bundle 2
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 Stage 2 - Bundle
With intercooler
With intake
Top price/performance ratio
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
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Air intake Bar-Tek open
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Total
€2,558.61
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need that extra so that it will last:

To make sure you get the power to the road, you need a reinforced sport clutch. The original clutch cannot handle the increased torque. For DSG vehicles, we recommend our reinforced DSG clutch for torque over 500 Nm. This can transmit up to 700 Nm! For the optimal transmission oil temperature, it is necessary to install our transmission oil cooler kit. So you protect your DSG transmission from overheating! So that your engine oil does not overheat and always an optimal temperature and oil condition in your engine herscht, we recommend an oil cooler kit. To the oil cooler kit we recommend you to order our digital oil temperature gauge, so you have the oil temperature of your engine always at a glance.

BAR-TEK® TIP!

If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are essential! You can also get the matching software tuning from us. We are also happy to tune your car individually on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are essential! You can also get the matching software tuning from us. We are also happy to tune your car individually on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

Product Bundle 3
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 Stage 3 - Bundle
With high pressure pump
Mit Downpipe
Top value for money
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
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+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
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+
+
Golf 8 GTI Upgrade 3,5'' Downpipe BAR-TEK®S
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Total
€6,507.26
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need that extra so that it last a long time:

To make sure you get the power to the road, you need a reinforced sport clutch. The original clutch cannot handle the increased torque. For DSG vehicles, we recommend our reinforced DSG clutch for torque over 500 Nm. This can transmit up to 700 Nm! For the optimal transmission oil temperature, it is necessary to install our transmission oil cooler kit. So you protect your DSG transmission from overheating! In order that your engine oil does not overheat and that there is always an optimal temperature and oil condition in your engine, we recommend an oil cooler kit, which is still in the works. To the oil cooler kit we recommend you to order our digital oil temperature gauge, so you have the oil temperature of your engine always at a glance.

BAR-TEK® TIP!

If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are essential! You can also get the matching software tuning from us. We are also happy to tune your car individually on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are essential! You can also get the matching software tuning from us. We are also happy to tune your car individually on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

Product Bundle 4
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 Stage 4 - Bundle
With high boost ULTI-Kit
With upgrade turbo charger
For the ambitious tuner
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
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+
+
Golf 8 GTI Upgrade 3,5'' Downpipe BAR-TEK®S
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+
+
+
Total
€10,393.70
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

You need that extra so that it last a long time:

To make sure you get the power to the road, you need a reinforced sport clutch. The original clutch cannot handle the increased torque. For DSG vehicles, we recommend our reinforced DSG clutch for torque over 500 Nm. This can transmit up to 700 Nm! For the optimal transmission oil temperature, it is necessary to install our transmission oil cooler kit. So you protect your DSG transmission from overheating! In order that your engine oil does not overheat and that there is always an optimal temperature and oil condition in your engine, we recommend an oil cooler kit, which is still in the works. To the oil cooler kit we recommend you to order our digital oil temperature gauge, so you have the oil temperature of your engine always at a glance.

BAR-TEK® TIP!

If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are essential! You can also get the matching software tuning from us. We are also happy to tune your car individually on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

If you have already installed an upgrade intercooler, downpipe and an upgrade high pressure pump, you can continue to use them. If not, these parts are essential! You can also get the matching software tuning from us. We are also happy to tune your car individually on our 1000 PS MAHA all-wheel dynamometer.

Product Bundle 5
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
Group 6
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 Stage 5 - Bundle
With forged pistons & steel connecting rods
With cylinder head ULTI kit
Top value for money
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
+
+
Air intake Bar-Tek open
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+
+
Golf 8 GTI Upgrade 3,5'' Downpipe BAR-TEK®S
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+
+
+
Total
€11,213.87
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

This is how you improve the cooling:

If you want to get the full performance out of your EA888 evo4, you must not forget the cooling. Even a little extra power puts a lot of strain on your engine! The thermal load increases and affects all areas of your vehicle, even the transmission suffers from the new power. At best, the hard-earned power is reduced again; at worst, your engine suffers major damage. So that you can tune your engine safely and reliably, we provide you with everything you need for perfect cooling. Although it is ideal to install all parts together in a cooling bundle, you don't necessarily have to order everything at once. Each product helps you to improve cooling.

Cooling Bundle Shifter
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 cooling - Bundle
Maximum cooling for manual transmissions
The perfect cooling down
Top value for money
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
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1.8 & 2.0L TSI MQB Upgrade Alu Ölfiltergehäuse BAR-TEK®
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GTX Racing Oil 10W-60 BAR-TEK® fully synthetic 5 liter
Total
€1,055.22
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

Cooling Bundle DSG
BAR-TEK® EA888 evo4 DSG Cooling - Bundle
Maximum cooling for DSG transmissions
The perfect cooling down
Top value for money
The engine software must also be adapted for every tuning!
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GTX Racing Oil 10W-60 BAR-TEK® fully synthetic 5 liter
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Total
€1,009.84
incl. VAT

Immediately ready for shipment!

The perfect turbocharger for your tuning project

The turbocharger is one of the most important tuning measures of all, as there is huge performance potential in the compression ratio. This is why you will find all the turbos from the guides and suitable alternatives in this special turbo guide, for example if you prefer a specific manufacturer. We have also compiled a lot of information for you on the subject of turbochargers, which you should take a look at. In addition to the detailed turbo tips, there is a page on running in engines correctly, turbo lag and, of course, our 14 turbo rules.

Racing engines from BAR-TEK®

If you don't feel like tuning your engine all by yourself, you can also get a ready-tuned engine from us. Our racing engines are designed for maximum performance and maximum driving pleasure and leave nothing to be desired. The components included are perfectly matched, finely balanced and suitable for the highest speeds. Because we use components from motorsport, such as forged pistons and steel connecting rods, our racing engines are extremely stable. This means you get a completely finished engine that not only delivers full power, but is also safe and has a long service life.

Bartek Bartoszewicz
Tuning Professional
His first car was a Polo Mk1 with a 40 Weber twin carburetor and 129 PS (95 kW). His second was an Audi 50. Today Bartek tunes Lamborghinis to 1000 PS (735 kW). Even as a young boy, Bartek disassembled vehicles and put everything back together better. He wrote his high school diploma with oil on his fingers. The trained automotive mechanic with a focus on engines and gearboxes was determined to go into motorsports. In his 10 years in Formal 1, he supervised 73 races, including as engine mechanic for Ralf Schumacher at Toyota. Since 2010, he has dedicated himself fully to his company BAR-TEK® and helps his customers to bring VW and Audi engines to peak performance.
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