Hybrid (performance) turbocharger
BorgWarner 1855 988 0031 Hybrid Turbocharger
BorgWarner 1855 988 0031 (also written 18559880031) is a hybrid (performance) turbocharger for Audi A3 RS3 Sportback. Hybrid stage 1 - approx. 605 HP£1,182 inc. VAT, with 12 months warranty.
Hybrid (performance) turbocharger
A hybrid turbo keeps the original housing but has upgraded internals, so it flows more air and makes more power than the standard turbo. It is not a turbo for hybrid cars.
Standard version of the same number: BorgWarner 1855 988 0031 Turbocharger.
£1,332 to pay today: £1,182 + £150 refundable surcharge. The £150 surcharge is a deposit for your old turbo. We refund it in full when we receive your old turbocharger back.
Target power: approx. 605 HP at the crank, with an ECU remap set up for this turbo.
What we upgrade
- Larger, high-flow turbine wheel
- Ball bearing core
What your car needs
- ECU remap for the new turbo
- No other hardware changes needed at this power level
£1,953 to pay today: £1,803 + £150 refundable surcharge. The £150 surcharge is a deposit for your old turbo. We refund it in full when we receive your old turbocharger back.
Target power: approx. 655-700 HP at the crank, with an ECU remap set up for this turbo.
What we upgrade
- Larger, high-flow turbine wheel
- Ball bearing core
What your car needs
- ECU remap for the new turbo
- No other hardware changes needed at this power level
£2,777 to pay today: £2,627 + £150 refundable surcharge. The £150 surcharge is a deposit for your old turbo. We refund it in full when we receive your old turbocharger back.
Target power: approx. 750 HP at the crank, with an ECU remap set up for this turbo.
What we upgrade
- Larger, high-flow turbine wheel
- Ball bearing core
What your car needs
- ECU remap for the new turbo
- No other hardware changes needed at this power level
£3,651 to pay today: £3,501 + £150 refundable surcharge. The £150 surcharge is a deposit for your old turbo. We refund it in full when we receive your old turbocharger back.
Target power: approx. 850 HP at the crank, with an ECU remap set up for this turbo.
What we upgrade
- Larger, high-flow turbine wheel
- Ball bearing core
What your car needs
- ECU remap for the new turbo
- No other hardware changes needed at this power level
- 12 months warranty
- Reconditioned, balanced and tested in our own workshop
- Free next-day UK delivery on stock items
- 14-day returns on unused, unfitted turbochargers
BorgWarner 1855 988 0031 part numbers and OE references
The same turbocharger is listed under several numbers. If any number below is on your turbo or your quote, this is the part. Numbers are shown without spaces and, in brackets, as printed on the part or in the catalogue.
| Type | Brand | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | BorgWarner | 18559880031 (1855 988 0031) |
| Other versions of this number | BorgWarner | 18559700031 |
| Interchange number | BorgWarner | 18559700036, 18559700078, 18559880036, 18559880078 |
| OE number | VW / Audi / Seat / Skoda | 07K145701L, 07K145701LX, 07K145701M, 07K145701MX, 07K145701Q, 07K145701QV (07K145701Qv), 07K145701QX (07K145701Qx) |
BorgWarner 1855 988 0031 hybrid: stages compared
Same turbo, same vehicles. Higher stages make more power and need more supporting modifications.
| Stage | Target power | Price inc. VAT | Refundable surcharge | Warranty | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid stage 1 - approx. 605 HPHybrid turbo built in our workshop: upgraded internals in the original housing | approx. 605 HP | £1,182 | £150 | 12 months | 2-3 weeks |
| Hybrid stage 2 - approx. 655-700 HPHybrid turbo built in our workshop: upgraded internals in the original housing | approx. 655-700 HP | £1,803 | £150 | 12 months | 2-3 weeks |
| Hybrid stage 3 - approx. 750 HPHybrid turbo built in our workshop: upgraded internals in the original housing | approx. 750 HP | £2,627 | £150 | 12 months | 2-3 weeks |
| Hybrid stage 4 - approx. 850 HPHybrid turbo built in our workshop: upgraded internals in the original housing | approx. 850 HP | £3,501 | £150 | 12 months | 2-3 weeks |
BorgWarner 1855 988 0031: details
| Turbo manufacturer | BorgWarner |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid (performance) turbocharger |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine capacity | 2.5 l |
| Engine power | 650-680 HP |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Prices and stock last checked .
Questions about BorgWarner 1855 988 0031
What is a hybrid turbocharger?
A hybrid turbo is a performance turbocharger: the original housing with upgraded internals, built to flow more air and make more power than the standard unit. It has nothing to do with hybrid (petrol-electric) cars.
Is 18559700031 the same turbo as 1855 988 0031?
Yes. 18559700031 is another way of writing 1855 988 0031 or later versions of the same number. Vehicle manufacturers list this turbo under their own OE numbers: 07K145701L, 07K145701LX, 07K145701M, 07K145701MX, 07K145701Q, 07K145701Qx and 07K145701Qv.
How does the exchange surcharge work?
Our turbochargers are sold on exchange. A refundable surcharge of £150 is added to your order and refunded in full when we receive your old turbo.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Delivery is free. A hybrid turbo in stock is dispatched the next working day. Hybrid turbos built to order take 2-3 weeks in our workshop.
Can I return a turbocharger?
Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery and return the turbocharger unused and unfitted for a refund; you pay the return postage. If a turbo is faulty, it is covered by the 12 months warranty.
What warranty do I get?
12 months on this turbocharger.