What cars use the EA888 engine?
The Gen-3 1.8L TSI EA888 can be fitted into to the following vehicles:
- VW Jetta Mk5/Sagitar.
- VW Passat B6.
- VW Passat CC.
- Audi TT Mk2 (8J)
- Audi 8P A3.
- Audi B7 A4.
- Audi A4 (B8)
- Audi A5.
Is TSI a petrol engine?
TSI is our pioneering technology for petrol engines. TSI engines are compact, high-powered and use less fuel. TSI technology blends the best of our TDI diesel and FSI (Fuel Stratified Injection) engines.
When did the TSI engine come out?
Volkswagen news – VW TSi engines launched – 2006.
How much HP can the EA888 handle?
Depending on your budget and how far you want to take your GTI, power output can be pushed to nearly 400 horsepower without any internal engine changes, or even more if you’re willing to upgrade the internals.
What kind of engine does a VW EA888 have?
The VW 2.0 TSI / TFSI EA888 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine based on the 1.8 TSI/TFSI of EA888 series. The production of the 2.0 TSI engine started in March 2008.
What does the upgraded TSI ea888/3 mean?
The upgraded 2.0 TSI EA888/3 corresponds to the latest emissions regulations such as Euro 6 for the European market.
What are the benefits of the EA888 engine in the Tiguan?
This results in longer effective combustion as well as faster air flow for the incoming gases, which improves the mixing of the fuel and air. The net effect is lower fuel consumption and more torque than the 2.0-liter EA888 engine fitted in the 2017 Tiguan.
How many injectors does the ea888/3 have?
The 2.0TSI EA888/3 is equipped with dual injectors. One set is mounted in the port (MPI) and another set is inside the cylinders (direct injection), for that extra efficient power when needed. The max boost was increased up to 1.3 bar (18.8 psi).