TVS DQ381 RACE 7-Speed | MK8 Golf R / Audi S3 8Y - DSG Clutchpacks including fitment. - Ecotune

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TVS Engineering Performance DSG Race Clutch – DQ381 7-Speed

Torque Rating: Up to 850Nm
Supplied & Fitted by Ecotune | Price: £3,470 (Incl. VAT)

Product Overview

The TVS Engineering Performance DSG Clutch Upgrade is a high-performance replacement for vehicles equipped with the DQ381 7-speed wet-clutch transmission, designed to significantly increase torque handling while maintaining factory drivability and reliability. This clutch system is engineered for high-output street builds and motorsport applications where the OEM clutch pack is no longer sufficient.

Manufactured by TVS Engineering, a global leader in DSG technology and hardware development since 2005, this clutch assembly represents the benchmark in race-ready dual-clutch systems for the DQ381 platform.

Key Advantages

Rated for up to 850Nm (OEM rated to ~700Nm)
OEM-like drivability in normal use
Increased thermal and friction load capacity
100% new clutch pack – no refurbished components
Precision-optimised plate design and shimming
Plug-and-play integration with factory electronics
Extensively tested in track and high-performance road conditions

This clutch system provides the optimal balance between durability, performance, and day-to-day usability — outperforming over-aggressive aftermarket solutions that often compromise refinement and longevity.

Vehicle Compatibility

This upgrade is suitable for vehicles fitted with the DQ381 7-speed DSG gearbox, including:

Volkswagen Golf MK8 R / GTI Clubsport (2020+)
Audi S3 8Y (2021+)
Audi Q2 / Q3 (late 2020+)
Cupra Formentor
SEAT Leon Cupra (KJ Chassis)
Škoda Octavia RS (2020+)

If you're unsure about fitment, contact us with your vehicle registration or VIN and we’ll confirm compatibility before booking.

Technical Notes

The TVS clutch is a complete plug-and-play assembly requiring no vehicle-side modifications. It retains full compatibility with OEM control modules and adapts cleanly with factory diagnostics.

TVS Engineering recommends the DQ500 transmission conversion for applications exceeding 850Nm. Please speak with our team if you are building for torque levels beyond this threshold.

Common Applications

Stage 2+ and Stage 3 performance builds
Motorsport and track-focused vehicles
Vehicles experiencing clutch slip under load
Owners requiring improved DSG thermal endurance

Supplied & Fitted Service (Ecotune HQ – Glasgow)

As a certified performance tuning and hardware specialist, Ecotune provides full in-house installation and calibration of the TVS DQ381 clutch system. This package includes:

TVS Engineering Performance DSG Clutch
Complete gearbox removal and reinstallation including nuts and bolts
Fresh DSG transmission fluid (high-performance specification)
Clutch adaptation using Volkswagen ODIS diagnostic software
Final drivability calibration and road test validation

Service Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 working days

Pricing

Service Option	Price (Incl. VAT)
Supplied & Fitted (All-Inclusive Package)	£3,470

All pricing includes VAT. Installation is by appointment only and subject to parts availability.

Why Choose Ecotune?

Extensive experience with DSG transmission tuning and hardware upgrades
Factory-trained technicians with dedicated DQ381 gearbox knowledge
In-house dyno and performance validation facility
Uncompromising commitment to quality, precision, and customer service

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Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

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Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Ecotune do not assume responsibility for the use of this part on public roads in the UK or abroad where emissions controls have been removed. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the rules and laws of the area of use. We would like to advise that it is illegal to remove any emission control devices or increase the exhaust noise limit on vehicles permitted to drive on public roads in the UK and most other countries around the world. Please check the rules and laws relating to this in your country. Any parts supplied or work carried out by Ecotune are strictly for off-road use and may fail an MOT test. This means that we cannot accept any responsibility for vehicles being driven on public roads where removal of emission control devices is prohibited. If you carry out this work at our premises, we would not be able to road test afterwards..