Eventually, diesel (and some gasoline) truck owners will be in the market for a new turbocharger. Hopefully, they are shopping for one because they are in search of more power and not simply replacing a worn-out one. The amount of power a diesel engine makes is directly proportional to the amount of fuel injected into the cylinder. That fuel requires adequate air for complete combustion. As more fuel is added-from chips or tunes-additional air needs to be added, too. A stock turbocharger can handle moderate fuel increases, but when the modifications get more serious, a bigger turbocharger is a must-have to complement fuel increase. The guide below is a sampling of the quality aftermarket turbochargers available to assist in the quest for more power.
ATS Diesel Performance
www.atsdiesel.com
Product Name: Aurora 3000 turbocharger
Application: All light-duty diesel trucks
Pricing: $1,568 to $3,322 USD MSRP
The ATS Aurora 3000 turbocharger is a high-pressure, quick-spooling turbo that is the premier choice for all towing, daily driving, and factory-type replacements or upgrades. It's complemented by a full bolt-on installation kit.
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Product Name: Aurora 4000Ti turbocharger
Application: '89 to '11 Dodge (Cummins)
Pricing: $2,065 USD MSRP
The new Aurora 4000Ti has an upgraded titanium compressor wheel that has a much broader compressor map, as well as the ability to be spun harder without the chance of failure. An internal wastegate can also be incorporated on this turbo, which will allow for the ultimate in tuning, so drive pressure and boost can be adjusted for optimum levels.
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Product Name: Aurora 5000 turbocharger
Application: '89 to '11 Dodge (Cummins), '031/2 to '07 Ford (Power Stroke), '01 to '10 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,087 to $3,998 USD MSRP
The ATS Aurora 5000 turbocharger is ATS' flagship 2.8 turbocharger. This turbo is unique in the fact that it is totally streetable in most applications, and with proper tuning can be towed with as well. With airflow capabilities to support more than 800 rwhp, it is a turbo that can be used daily, while really excelling in competition. For a turbo its size, it has very quick-spooling characteristics, which makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for peak horsepower while maintaining a decent street driving vehicle.
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Product Name: Aurora 6000 turbocharger
Application: '01 to '10 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $1,795 to $4,125 USD MSRP
The ATS Aurora 6000 turbocharger lends itself to being a best-in-class competition turbocharger. Its massive 75mm compressor wheel has the capability to support more than 950 rwhp. It is most certainly a must-have turbo for built motors and all-or-nothing competition trucks. On the Duramax, it has some street manners, and most certainly with proper tuning could be driven daily. However, towing would not be recommended. Unleash this turbo on the track, and it will be a white-knuckle ride for a quarter-mile.
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Danville Performance
317-745-8587
www.danvilleperformance.com
Product Name: VGT STG1 Turbo
Application: '04 to '10 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $1,295 USD MSRP
The VGT SGT1 turbocharger is available in 63.5mm and 65mm versions for LLY, LBZ, and LMM applications and comes with a Diamond Eye high-flow downpipe. It's good to use from completely stock to any box programmer on the market, with power delivery up to 600 hp. It's a great towing turbo for those looking for a little extra power with lowered EGT.
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Product Name: VTG STG1.5 Turbo
Application':07 1/2 to '10 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $1,895 USD MSRP
The VGT STG 1.5 turbocharger is a nice drop-in for LMM trucks. it has a very distinct whistle, like the Stage 2, but without the higher price. The kit includes a Diamond Eye hight-flow downpipe. it's good for up to 500 hp with box programmers and it will lower the EGT and give a lot better performance compared to the stock turbocharger.
Product Name: VGT STG2 Turbo
Application: '041/2 to '10 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,295 USD MSRP
The GM VGT STG2 turbocharger is designed for custom tuning, all-out performance (but still has stock driveability), and spool-up-with a great jetfighter whistle. These are also great turbochargers to run in twin kits for added performance gains. It is available for the 2.5 pulling class in 65mm and 68mm versions, but also with custom sizes in between. The 68mm version currently holds the record for fastest fuel-only VGT run at 11.20 seconds at 121 mph on a single pump! It also has recorded 735 rwhp on fuel only.
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Product Name: GM LB7 DP/Garrett Ball Bearing Turbo Kits
Application: '01 to '04 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,995 USD MSRP
The GM LB7 DP/Garrett Ball Bearing turbo kit is a drop-in replacement available in three stages. Stg1/2.5 is good for stock to 600 rwhp. Stg2/2.6 is good for up to 660 rwhp and remains daily driveable with added capability for future power enhancements. Stg3 is the biggest and most powerful of this lineup-capable of 700 rwhp and 45 psi-and is not recommend for stock motors.
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Product Name: STG1 and STG2 VGT Turbochargers
Application: Ford 6.0L
Pricing: $2,195 USD MSRP
Stg1 is designed for stock to modified trucks that run any box tuner available. It has a great whistle to it and is good for 500-plus rwhp. Stg2 is a 2.5 intended for the performance-minded owner looking to get to the 600-rwhp range with a little towing driveability sacrifice in Overdrive.
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Product Name: Danville Performance Custom Turbochargers
Application: All light-duty diesel trucks
Pricing: Starting at 1,895.00 USD MSRP
Danville Performance offers custom S300- and S400-based turbochargers that are not available off the shelf. All pricing is based off the particular build. Danville specializes in sled pulling turbochargers from Working Stock to the 3.0 Class. If you can think of it, Danville can build it.
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Gale Banks Engineering
www.bankspower.com
Product Name: Twin-Turbo kit
Application: Small-block GM V-8s
Pricing: $5,995.00 USD MSRP
The Banks Twin-Turbo system comes complete with everything necessary for installation, including ductile-iron manifolds, dual turbochargers (assembled), dual wastegates, fully polished plenum and shuttle valve assembly, turbo oiling and oil drain-back plumbing, polished stainless-steel turbo heat shields, chrome-plated boost tubes, all required mounting and connection hardware, and complete installation and operating instructions.
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Product Name: Twin-Turbo engine (600-800-1100)
Application: Small-block GM V-8s
Pricing: TBD USD MSRP
The Banks 6.0L complete Twin-Turbo engine is fully assembled and dyno-tested before delivery. It features a Banks/Dart high-nickel iron block with 4.125-inch bores, a 3.425-inch-stroke forged-steel crankshaft, Banks 4340 H-beam connecting rods, Banks Blower pistons, and exclusive Banks/Dart aluminum cylinder heads. The twin-turbo and Accel DFI engine management systems are tuned to the customer's power and fuel octane requirements. Calibrations for up to 1,100 hp are available.
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BD Diesel Performance
www.dieselperformance.com
Product Name: SuperMax
Application: '01 to '06 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,575.00 USD MSRP
Using the BD/AirWerks S300 turbo, the SuperMax creates enough airflow for up to 550 rwhp at 40 psi on diesel only. The BD/AirWerks compressor wheel creates quicker spool up, while greater overall efficiency lowers EGT, reduces exhaust emissions, and improves fuel economy over stock. Designed as a direct replacement for the stock turbo, the SuperMax system includes everything for installation, including a cast-iron pedestal adapter, exhaust downpipe, oil drain tube, hoses, gaskets, and hardware.
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Product Name: Killer B Turbocharger Kit
Application: '03 to '07 Dodge (Cummins)
Pricing: $1,485 to $1,916.50 USD MSRP
The Killer B Turbo is a BorgWarner/BD-engineered turbocharger for engines developing from stock up to a 200hp increase. It features an extended-tip 63mm compressor wheel and BD's special compressor housing with a 90-degree turned outlet. It has the perfect fitment for the stock turbocharger connection points. The full-floating axial bearings with five-point thrust pads are designed for long-term durability. The dual-throated and wastegated turbine exhaust housing handles the extra exhaust gas developed from the modified power and keeps the EGT in check.
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Product Name: Super B Single Turbocharger Kit
Application: '94 to '07 Dodge (Cummins)
Pricing: $1,485 to $1,895 USD MSRP
The Super B Single turbo supports modified applications making up to 425 rwhp and offers quick spool-up, cooler EGT, and no surging. It's ideal for street, towing, and mild-competition applications and can easily be upgraded to a twin system for even more powerful engine applications. All BD's single-turbo systems are designed for easy, bolt-in replacement, and include a heavy-duty sprung wastegate and turn buckle. Also included are all necessary adapters (or new downpipe), V-band clamps, and turbo feed/drain fittings.
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Product Name: Super B Special Single Turbocharger Kit
Application: '94 to '02 Dodge (Cummins)
Pricing: $1,920 to $2,000 USD MSRP
The Super B Special bridges the performance gap between the Super B turbo and the Super B twin system. Flowing an amazing 80 pounds of air per minute (compared to 61 pounds per minute for the Super B), the Super B Special is perfect for late-model Cummins common-rail or modified 12-valve engines and can deliver enough air for 375 to 525 rwhp on diesel only. This turbo kit comes complete with an exhaust downpipe, clamps, and adjustable wastegate.
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Product Name: Super B Twin Turbocharger Kit
Application: '94 to '07 Dodge (Cummins)
Pricing: $4,550 to $5,450 USD MSRP
The Super B Twin uses a large BorgWarner AirWerks turbo as the primary, which feeds the Super B Single used as the secondary, compounding the airflow to deliver up to and beyond 60 psi of boost pressure. Included in the Super B Twin Turbo kits is the X-Intake system with a twin-turbo, airflow-matched, conical, washable Green air filter; casted and machine-matched turbine connection; powdercoated, mandrel-formed intake pipes; and oil return and supply fittings-some kits even include BD's pulse-tuned exhaust manifold.
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Product Name: Turbo Thruster II Turbocharger Kit (Ford 7.3L)
Application: '94 to '99 and '991/2 to '03 Ford (Power Stroke)
Pricing: $1,280 to $1,750 USD MSRP
A bolt-in replacement for the stock turbo, the Turbo Thruster II has superior pressure ratios, provides cooler EGT and no compressor surging, and is capable of developing up to 36 psi of boost pressure with BD's exclusive heavy-duty wastegate with turn buckle adjustment. The large 1.0 A/R turbine housing handles higher exhaust flow and eliminates the "choke" condition experienced with some turbochargers with .84 housings. The cartridge uses journal bearings and a new 360-degree bronze thrust washer for extended bearing life and servicing.
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Product Name: Super B Twin Turbocharger Kit
Application: '94 to '07 Dodge (Cummins)
Pricing: $5,050 to $5,750 USD MSRP
For the ultimate towing and racing package, BD now offers the R700 and R850 turbo kits, featuring AirWerks S400 and S300 turbochargers with extended-tip compressor wheel technology, high-efficiency compressor housing, and a superior drive pressure turbine housing that delivers enough flow to support more than 850 hp.
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Product Name: Turbo Thruster II Turbocharger Kit (Ford 6.0L)
Application: '03 to '07 Ford (Power Stroke)
Pricing: $3,245 to $3,661 USD MSRP
This custom BorgWarner S300 turbocharger has extended-tip technology, a double-port adjustable wastegate, and shrouded housing and can support airflow requirements all the way to 450 rwhp yet maintains driveability on the street. Designed as a direct bolt-in replacement for the stock turbo, the Turbo Thruster II kit includes everything needed for a professional-quality installation.
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Engineered Diesel
(616) 608-2977
www.engineereddiesel.com
Product Name: ED Sled Singles 3.0 inch
Application: First-, second-, and third-gen Dodges; Duramax; Power Stroke; and custom applications
Pricing: Starting at $1,850 USD MSRP
The ED Sled Singles 3.0 features BorgWarner-based S400/S500 turbochargers, which are built to meet your specific class rules. The turbo has options for protrusion or non-protrusion and uses extended-tip technology with optional billet wheel upgrades. Each turbo is precision-machined to performance tolerances. Turbine options for your specific application are available, and custom-sized turbine housings can balance spool and flow.
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Product Name: ED Twin Bottoms
Application: First-, second-, and third-gen Dodges; Duramax; Power Stroke; and custom applications
Pricing: Starting at $950 USD MSRP
The ED Twin Bottoms are BorgWarner-based S400/S500 turbochargers featuring matched compressor and turbine options for efficient compounding. Extended-tip wheel technology is used on all turbos, from 72 mm to 105 mm. Billet wheel upgrades are optional and each is precision-machined to performance tolerances. Turbine options available for your specific application and custom-sized turbine housings can enhance spool-up.
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Product Name: ED Twin Tops
Application: First-, second-, and third-gen Dodges; Duramax; Power Stroke, and custom applications
Pricing: Starting at $1,650 USD MSRP
The ED Twin Tops are BorgWarner-based S300 turbochargers featuring matched compressor and turbine sections for efficient compounding. The turbo features extended-tip wheel technology in 58mm through 70mm sizes with optional billet wheel upgrades. There are compressor cover options specifically intended for compounding multi-turbos and each is precision-machined to performance tolerances. Turbine fitments are available for your specific application, and they all have easy-to-adjust wastegated and non-wastegated turbine housings.
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Product Name: ED Sled Singles 2.6-inch
Application: First-, second-, and third-gen Dodges; Duramax; Power Stroke; and custom applications
Pricing: Starting at $1,650.00 USD MSRP
The ED Sled Singles 2.6-inch are BorgWarner-based S400 turbochargers, which are built to meet your specific class rules and are proven series winners in 2.6-inch protrusion pulling. They feature extended-tip wheel technology with optional billet upgrades and are precision-machined to performance tolerances. Turbine options for your specific application feature custom-sized turbine housings to balance spool and flow.
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Product Name: ED Street Singles
Application: First-, second-, and third-gen Dodges; Duramax; Power Stroke and custom applications
Pricing: Starting at $1,650.00 USD MSRP
The ED Street Singles setup features BorgWarner-based S300 turbochargers with extended-tip wheel technology. Available in 58mm to 70mm sizes with optional billet upgrades. They are precision-machined to performance tolerances. Turbine options for your specific application are available, including easy-to-adjust wastegated and non-wastegated turbine housings.
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River City Diesel
(309) 699-2488
www.rivercitydiesel.com
Product Name: 66mm S300 Single Street Charger Kit (Ford 6.4L)
Application: '08 to '10 Ford Super Duty (Power Stroke)
Pricing: TBD
The River City Diesel 66mm S300 Single Street Charger kit is used to convert from the stock variable-geometry compound-turbo setup to a single non-VGT setup. This kit is good to 650 rwhp and can be used in 2.6-inch sled pulling classes.
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Product Name: S400 2.6, 2.8, or 3.0 Single Street Charger Kit (Ford 6.4L)
Application: '08 to '10 Ford Super Duty (Power Stroke)
Pricing: TBD
The River City Diesel S400 Single Street Charger kits are used to convert from the stock variable-geometry compound-turbo setup to a single non-VGT setup. This charger is available for 2.6, 2.8, or 3.0 classes. The 3.0-inch class S475 75mm charger is good to 800 rwhp.
Product Name: Tow/Street Compound Turbocharger (Ford 6.4L)
Application: '08 to '10 Ford Super Duty (Power Stroke)
Pricing: $2,999.99 plus $2,400.00 core charge USD
River City Diesel Tow/Street turbochargers are a direct bolt-in replacement for the OEM setup on '08 to '10 6.4L Ford Power Stroke-equipped trucks. See increased boost output, higher horsepower and torque gains, and lower exhaust gas temperature (EGT). The Tow/Street compounds are an excellent match for 300-plus hp tuning files. Equipped with a 59mm inducer on the high-pressure turbo and an exclusive custom-designed 71mm billet compressor wheel on the atmosphere charger, these compound chargers can support more than 600 hp.
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Product Name: 68mm Variable Geometry Turbo Kit (Ford 6.4L)
Application: '03 to '07 Ford Super Duty Power Stroke
Pricing: $1,999.99 USD MSRP
The River City Diesel 68mm Variable Geometry Turbo kit is a larger version of the stock turbocharger. This 68mm variable-geometry turbocharger features an enlarged turbine wheel and 68mm inducer. It will support up to 600 hp and is a drop-in installation.
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Product Name: Street/Race Compound Turbocharger (Ford 6.4L)
Application: '08 to '10 Ford Super Duty (Power Stroke)
Pricing: TBD
The River City Diesel Street/Race Compound Turbocharger kit is used to convert from the stock variable-geometry compound-turbo setup to a non-VGT compound setup. The River City Diesel Street/Race Compound Turbochargers feature a 62mm S300 high-pressure charger and a 74mm S400 low-pressure charger.
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Screamin Diesel Performance
(360) 461-5347
www.sdptwins.com
Product Name: Screamin Diesel Performance Kits
Application: GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $3,550 to $5,800 USD MSRP
The Screamin Diesel Performance kits for GM Duramax diesels are complete with everything needed for assembly, including powdercoating to the color of your choice. The tubing is constructed with high-quality mandrel-bends and TIG-welds. The kit is capable of 650-plus rwhp on the stock fuel system with very quick spool-up. These kits are the ultimate addition for a daily driver that also likes to venture onto the dragstrip or hook up to a sled.
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Extreme Prejudice Racing
801-599-3922
www.extremeprejudiceracing.com
Product Name: Competition Twin and Triple Turbo Kits
Application: All light-duty diesel trucks
Pricing: $3,245.00 to $3,661.50 USD MSRP
Competition twin- and triple-turbo kits are custom-built to order for extreme horsepower applications up to 1,500 hp.
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Product Name: EPR Twin Turbo Kits
Application: '01 to '09 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $3,350 USD MSRP
Duramax EPR twin-turbo kits add a secondary turbo to the existing stock turbo to get big airflow and maintain excellent driveability (actually better than stock) and offer a 300- to 400-degree EGT reduction and peak boost of 55 psi. The kit supports up to 650 rwhp and is an excellent towing upgrade. The kit may be powdercoated any color.
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Product Name: Duramax Single Turbo Kits
Application: '01 to '09 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,550 to $3,150 USD MSRP
Duramax Single Turbo kits are complete with all that is needed to put the large-frame S400 and Garrett T-4-frame turbochargers on the Duramax. This turbo has a full 3-inch intercooler tube (driver side) with V-band flange connection to the turbo. It also has a huge 5-inch intake tube with a 6-inch AFE air filter, and a high-flow 3.5-inch downpipe. The kits may be powdercoated any color. The turbocharger can be upgraded to one of the larger competition models at a later date and use the same install kit so the turbo can be upgraded as the truck's horsepower grows with a simple wheel and cover swap.
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The S464 kit: 64mm compressor wheel, maintains good spool-up, no limitations on vehicle use, still maintains the ability to tow, supports up to 600 hp with peak boost of 42 psi
The S472 kit: A competition-based, 72mm compressor wheel, streetable but not recommended for towing applications, supports up to 750 hp with peak boost of 50 psi
The S475 kit: A competition-based, 75mm compressor wheel, streetable but not recommended for towing applications, supports up to 850 hp with peak boost 55 psi
The GT 4202 kit: Competition-based, 75mm compressor wheel, streetable but not recommended for towing applications, supports up to 850 hp with peak boost 55 psi
Fleece Performance Engineering, Inc.
765-676-5063
www.fleeceperformance.com
Product Name: Duramax Baby Cheetah
Application: '04 to '07 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $1,799.00 USD MSRP
The Baby Cheetah turbocharger features a 64mm upgraded compressor wheel, upgraded bearings, modified stock AVNT-style turbine wheel, and CNC-ported compressor and turbine housings. This is a great towing turbo. It will spool quickly and lower EGT 100 to 300 degrees, depending on engine tuning. It is recommended that you use a high-flow aftermarket downpipe or the new Fleece Performance HX40 3.5-inch downpipe-the largest on the market.
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Product Name: Duramax Cheetah
Application: '04 to '07 GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,750 to $3,000 USD MSRP
The Duramax Cheetah turbocharger utilizes the stock housings with updated internals. These turbochargers are built with genuine Garrett turbocharger parts. They feature upgraded journal bearings and 360-degree thrust bearings; a high-flow, 10-blade-larger AVNT-style turbine wheel; CNC-ported compressor housings; and CNC-port-matched turbine housings. These turbochargers spool like stock, thanks to the variable nozzle technology (VNT), which allows the turbo to act smaller upon spool-up and open up to flow more exhaust on the top end.
Product Name: Cheetah S363
Application: Dodge (Cummins) and GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $1,650 USD MSRP
The Cheetah S363 is the perfect option for stock turbo replacements in Cummins and Duramax engines all the way to 625 hp. It features a high-flow T4 non-wastegated turbine housing. Duramax customers can use Cheetah's T4 pedestal and installation kit. Dodge customers are strongly advised to use a T4 aftermarket second-gen manifold, which will work on all Cummins engine models to date.
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Product Name: Cheetah S366
Application: Dodge (Cummins) and GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $1,950 to $2,450 USD MSRP
The Cheetah S366 is a great option for the weekend warrior looking to make big power in a streetable turbocharger. Cheetah's Cummins and Duramax test trucks both dyno'd nearly 800 hp using the new billet-aluminum six-blade compressor.
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Product Name: Fleece Performance S400 series
Application: Dodge (Cummins) and GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,550.00 USD MSRP
Fleece offers several S400 variants that will cover the drag racing and sled pulling crowd. They are available with inducers ranging from 65 mm to 95 mm with billet compressors, supporting up to 1,500 hp.
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Product Name: Cheetah S371
Application: Dodge (Cummins) and GM (Duramax)
Pricing: $2,550 USD MSRP
The Cheetah S371 features the same billet six-blade compressor as the 66 yet has a larger inducer to stretch the horsepower rating to 850 hp. All of Cheetah's small-frame turbochargers feature a high-flow, T4 non-wastegated turbine housing-CNC-machined to match up with an HX40 outlet and provide a smoother flow transition into the exhaust compared to other S300 offerings.
