Garrett Racing & Performance “G” Series
Garrett performance turbochargers are engineered for racers and enthusiasts who demand reliable power, consistent airflow, and proven results. Explore our lineup to find the right turbocharger for your engine, power goals, and application. Garrett Racing & Performance “G” Series
Our Best Selling Turbocharger Brands
Borg Warner BorgWarner Turbo Systems provides aftermarket customers worldwide with a comprehensive range of BorgWarner, 3K and Schwitzer replacement turbochargers and spare parts, in addition to the full range of EFR series and Airwerks performance products. The world’s largest vehicle makers – including Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Co, GM, BMW, Hyundai, Peugeot-Citroen, and Fiat – rely on the products made by BorgWarner. These turbochargers […]
Help Us Identify Your Turbocharger
To identify your turbocharger, we need some information from you. We need: The part number as stamped on the identification plate on the turbo itself Or The manufacturers part number (Toyota part number or Mercedes part number etc.) Or The license plate number of the vehicle. Or the VIN number of the vehicle. Or The make […]
There is Smoke Coming From My Exhaust
While this isn’t always caused by a turbocharger, there are plenty of ways a turbo can cause smoke to be emitted from a car exhaust. A crack in the turbo housing can allow oil to leak into the exhaust and cause excessive smoke production. Blue smoke can be caused by oil being burned in the […]
My Turbo Sounds Different
As many fans of a turbocharged engine will know, a turbo often makes a whistling sound. This whistle is the sound of the turbo operating effectively, also known as ‘spooling up’. But what if there is a change in the noise a turbo makes? If your turbo starts to make a noise similar to an […]
MyTurbo Has Low/Insufficient Boost Pressure
There are many possible reasons for decreased turbo efficiency. Finding the cause early may lead to damage prevention, but in many cases the damage may have already have been done. Possible causes of low boost pressure can be broken hoses, contamination build-up within the turbine or compressor areas, leaking seals, damaged shaft bearings, the wastegate […]
My Turbo Has Stopped Working
So your original turbocharger has failed. The first step is to understand why. Common reasons are overheating, foreign impact damage, contaminated oil and inlet or outlet restriction. It’s very important to fix the cause of the broken turbo, as simply replacing it with a new turbo will likely cause the same turbo damage to occur […]
How does a turbocharger work?
A turbo is comprised of two main parts – the compressor side and the turbine side. These are also respectively known as the ‘cold’ side and the ‘hot’ side. These are connected by a shaft, so turning the turbine wheel will turn the compressor wheel. Exhaust gas from the engine turns the turbine wheel, which […]
Turbotech Top Turbo Tips
A turbo is a complex piece of machinery. We walk through the basics of turbocharger design, discuss why they fail, provide tips and advice on preventing damage to your turbo, and of course, explain how to get more power! Choose from the following menu: How does a turbocharger work? My turbo has stopped working My […]
