Garrett’s T3/T4E 50 trim turbocharger is built for serious street and competition enthusiasts who demand responsive boost without sacrificing top-end capability. This journal bearing unit pairs a large-capacity anti-surge compressor housing with a stage III turbine housing, delivering the kind of proven performance that has made the T3/T4E platform a favorite among builders. Whether you’re chasing a strong daily driver or a dedicated competition setup, this combination is engineered to deliver.
Specifications
- Turbo Family: Garrett T3/T4E
- Bearing Type: Journal Bearing
- Compressor Trim: 50 Trim
- Compressor Housing: 4″ Anti-Surge
- Turbine Housing: T31, Stage III, 4-Bolt Discharge
- A/R Ratio: .63
- HP Capacity: 450HP
- Garrett P/N: 466159-5011S
Performance & Application
This T3/T4E 50 trim turbocharger is designed for builds targeting up to 450HP, making it a strong fit for serious street and competition applications. The anti-surge compressor housing works to broaden the usable range of the compressor map, while the stage III turbine housing with 4-bolt discharge is built to handle the demands of high-performance driving. Enthusiasts looking for a turbocharger that balances responsive boost delivery with the power ceiling this platform offers will find this combination well suited to aggressive builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What HP can this turbocharger support?
- This Garrett T3/T4E 50 trim turbocharger is capable of supporting up to 450HP.
- Is this a ball bearing or journal bearing turbocharger?
- This is a journal bearing turbocharger.
- What is the A/R ratio of the turbine housing?
- The turbine housing has a .63 A/R ratio.
- What type of turbine housing does this turbocharger use?
- It uses a T31 stage III turbine housing with a 4-bolt discharge outlet.
For builders seeking a proven journal bearing turbocharger capable of 450HP with responsive, anti-surge compressor performance, this Garrett T3/T4E 50 trim unit delivers exactly that.

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