Garrett GT3788VA Turbocharger: Duramax LBZ & LMM Application & Replacement Guide
The Garrett GT3788VA is the variable-geometry turbocharger bolted to the back of every LBZ and LMM Duramax that rolled out of GM’s plants from 2006 through…
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Holset HE531VE Turbocharger: PACCAR MX-13 & Detroit Series 60 Application Guide
The Holset HE531VE is the variable geometry turbocharger doing the heavy lifting on two of the most common Class 8 engines on the road today: the…
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Holset HE400VG Turbocharger: Cummins ISX Variable Geometry Application Guide
The Holset HE400VG turbocharger is the backbone of boost management on the Cummins ISX15, and when it acts up, the whole truck feels it. Sluggish throttle…
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Holset HX55 Turbocharger: Cummins ISM Large Displacement Application Guide
The Holset HX55 turbocharger is the workhorse boost unit bolted to millions of large displacement Cummins engines, and if you turn wrenches on ISM, M11, or…
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Holset HX40 Turbocharger: Specs, Cummins ISC Applications & Replacement
The Holset HX40 turbocharger is one of the most recognized names in medium and heavy-duty diesel performance, and for good reason. Bolted to countless Cummins ISC…
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Holset HX35 Turbocharger: Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Application & Fitment Guide
The Holset HX35 turbocharger is the workhorse that put the 5.9L Cummins on the map. If you own a Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 from the…
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Holset HE300VG Turbocharger: Variable Geometry Operation & Replacement Guide
The Holset HE300VG is the variable geometry turbocharger bolted to the 6.7L Cummins in Ram pickups since 2013 and to many medium-duty ISB engines, and if…
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Holset HE351VE Turbocharger: Specs, Fitment & Complete Replacement Guide
If you run a 6.7L Cummins in a Ram 2500 or 3500, the Holset HE351VE is the variable geometry turbocharger bolted to your exhaust manifold, and…
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PT Turbo’s Turbocharger Rebuild Process: What Happens to Your Turbo
What actually happens when you send a turbocharger to PT Turbo for rebuild? Here's a step-by-step walkthrough of the process that has been refined over 45…
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Turbocharger Core Exchange Programs: How They Work and What to Expect
A core exchange program gets you a rebuilt turbo immediately without waiting for a send-in rebuild. Here's how the process works, what a core charge is,…
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Turbocharger Boost Pressure: What Numbers Are Normal for Your Diesel
What boost pressure should your diesel truck be making? Learn the normal ranges for common platforms, what causes low or high boost readings, and when to…
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Turbocharger Rebuild vs Replace: Cost Breakdown and How to Decide
Facing a failed turbo? Learn the real cost difference between a professional rebuild, a remanufactured unit, and an OEM replacement — and how to choose the…
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