The Garrett GTW3884 is a journal bearing turbocharger built for enthusiasts who demand serious top-end power without sacrificing a broad, usable powerband. Engineered as Garrett’s performance answer to the popular 6266 size turbo, it delivers proven GTW Series design at a competitive price point. This is the turbo for builders who want big flow potential backed by Garrett engineering.
Specifications
- Compressor Wheel Inducer: 62.3 mm
- Compressor Wheel Exducer: 84.4 mm
- Compressor Wheel Trim: 54
- Turbine Wheel Inducer: 74.2 mm
- Turbine Wheel Exducer: 64.6 mm
- Turbine Wheel Trim: 76
- A/R Ratio: .78 A/R T3 Divided
- Bearing Type: Journal Bearing
- Compressor Housing Frame: T04S Frame
- Compressor Inlet: 4″
- Compressor Outlet: 2.5″
- Anti-Surge: Built-in & machined anti-surge porting
- Turbine Housing Flange: T3 Divided with 3″ V-Band
- HP Potential: 800 HP
- Garrett P/N: GTW3884
- Also Known As: GTW6265JB
Performance & Application
The GTW3884 is built for performance enthusiasts chasing strong high-horsepower output while retaining excellent drivability across a wide RPM range. Its journal bearing design combined with the T3 divided turbine housing supports responsive spool characteristics while the compressor’s anti-surge porting extends the efficient operating range of the wheel. This turbo is well suited to builds targeting serious power levels where a proven, cost-effective GTW Series solution is needed. It represents Garrett’s performance alternative to the popular 6266 size turbo class.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What HP can the GTW3884 support?
- The GTW3884 has an 800 HP flow potential.
- Is this a ball bearing or journal bearing turbo?
- The GTW3884 is a journal bearing turbocharger.
- What turbine flange and A/R does the GTW3884 use?
- It uses a .78 A/R T3 divided turbine housing with a 3″ V-band outlet.
- What does GTW6265JB refer to?
- GTW6265JB is an alternate name for the Garrett GTW3884 journal bearing turbocharger.
For builders seeking a proven, high-flowing journal bearing turbo with the backing of Garrett’s GTW Series engineering, the GTW3884 delivers the performance and value to get serious power to the wheels.




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