Up to 700 hp can be achieved for the all popular VW – Audi 2 litre models from Turbo Direct SA’s new locally designed and assembled bolt-on performance turbo upgrade.
Another first for Turbo Direct with successful exports to Germany, USA, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Sweden, and France.

“Our new locally designed and assembled bolt-on upgrade is for all popular VW – Audi 2-liter models. It provides power levels of 450, 550, and up to 700 hp in dual ball bearing guise.” These new turbos were designed locally and produced by the turbo Guru himself, South Africa’s Chris Kambouris. He is the founder and CEO of TurboDirect S.A.
The turbos have been evaluated, assessed, and gone through numerous tests. They are currently being exported to customers in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The feedback is outstanding from all customers both overseas and locally.
TurboDirect S.A
TurboDirect S.A is well known for producing performance turbos for car owners and the racing fraternity. Having designed and developed performance turbos for numerous race teams and drivers over the years. All the local 1/4mile records, 1000m sprint, and Texas mile records belong to the TurboDirect S.A. This is due to their direct involvement and sponsorship of machines piloted by local racers. TurboDirect S.A designs specified and bespoke turbochargers and related products.
This is the ultimate performance turbo kit for the Golf 7 R, Golf GTI and AUDI S3. “As soon as we posted this new unit online, along with the test results, we were flooded with inquiries followed by an overwhelming number of sales at the start. Chris Kambouris said that the inquiries were mainly from overseas. He said to date, they cannot keep up with demand and had a huge response from some incredibly satisfied local and international customers.”
“We are now revising the rotating assembly and upgrading of the compressor stage with a new forged milled version. This boasts a higher airflow rate from the lightweight design, making the Horsepower output even more attractive”. The new release of this IS38-700 is due around June 2022.
“Basically, there is nothing like this new revision turbo kit from any manufacturer. It is unique and a special product from TurboDirect S.A. For various design reasons, this bolt-on replacement unit will convert the car into a unique speedster. Producing up to a mind-blowing 700 hp with various power options in between,” said Kambouris.
Here is a video of the IS38-450 in action on the dyno. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXeSW9B17bs&t=2s
For more info and their successes go to their web site www.turbodirect.co.za and to view the videos go to YouTube, their online store www.turbodirect.co.za/store, and Facebook.