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Ford PowerStroke Turbocharger Rebuild

PowerStroke Turbo Rebuild

Complete in-house rebuild service for every Ford PowerStroke turbocharger. 7.3L GTP38, 6.0L GT3782VA VGT, 6.4L compound twins, and 6.7L GT32 SST and GT37. Garrett, BorgWarner, and Ford OEM configurations. VGT vane service, actuator diagnosis, and in-house VSR balancing since 2008.

7.3LGTP386.0LGT3782VA VGT6.7LGT32 SST / GT37
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1994.5-20037.3L GTP38 / TP38
2003-20076.0L GT3782VA VGT
2008-20106.4L Compound Twins
2011-20196.7L GT32 SST / GT37
2020+6.7L Revised Single
In Shop Since2008, 17+ years
Generation Coverage

Every PowerStroke Generation

Ford has used four fundamentally different turbocharger architectures across the PowerStroke line. Knowing which one is on your truck determines the rebuild path, the parts required, and what needs to be checked before the rebuilt turbo goes back on.

7.3L GTP38 / TP38

1994.5-2003: The Legend

The 7.3L PowerStroke runs a Garrett fixed-geometry single turbo: TP38 on 1994.5-1997 trucks and GTP38 on 1999-2003. The 1999+ GTP38 added a wastegate and revised compressor housing. These are among the most durable turbos ever bolted to a pickup, and most failures we see are age and oil-quality related rather than design issues. Bearing wear, seal leakage from worn rings, and compressor wheel erosion from decades of service are the standard findings. Billet compressor wheel upgrades available during rebuild.

Applications: 1994.5-2003 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty / E-Series 7.3L
466163-9012702012-0012

6.0L GT3782VA

2003-2007: The VGT Era Begins

The 6.0L introduced the Garrett GT3782VA variable geometry turbo to the PowerStroke line. The VGT vanes adjust exhaust flow to the turbine for faster response and integrated exhaust braking. The design works well when clean, but the 6.0L EGR system feeds soot back through the engine and the vanes accumulate carbon until they stick. A stuck unison ring is the defining 6.0L turbo failure. Every GT3782VA rebuild here includes complete vane assembly disassembly, cleaning, and inspection, not just a CHRA swap.

Applications: 2003-2007 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty / E-Series 6.0L
743250-5014725390-5006

6.4L Compound Twins

2008-2010: Two Turbos, One System

The 6.4L uses a BorgWarner compound turbocharger system: a small high-pressure VGT turbo feeding a larger fixed-geometry low-pressure turbo. The system delivers strong low-end response and big top-end airflow, but it lives in a harsh regen-heavy emissions environment. High-pressure VGT vane sticking and bearing failures that cascade debris into the low-pressure unit are the standard findings. We rebuild the 6.4L as a matched set, always both turbos together.

Applications: 2008-2010 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty 6.4L
479514179514

6.7L GT32 SST / GT37

2011-2019: Dual-Sided to Single

The 2011-2014 6.7L launched with the Garrett GT32 SST, a dual-sided compressor wheel design that packages twin-turbo airflow into a single unit. It is compact and responsive but runs a small 64mm turbine that works hard on tuned trucks. From 2015 Ford switched to a conventional single-sided GT37 with an 88mm compressor that flows more and survives better. The two designs share nothing internally. Ceramic bearing wear on the GT32 SST and standard journal wear on the GT37 are the common findings.

Applications: 2011-2019 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty 6.7L
851824-5001S888143-5001S

6.7L 2020+

2020-Current: Third Generation

The 2020 refresh brought another turbo revision with updated compressor aero and bearing system on the high-output 6.7L. These trucks are newer and lower-mileage, so most units we see have failed from oil contamination events or hard use in fleet service rather than accumulated wear. Contact us with your nameplate numbers to confirm configuration before shipping.

Applications: 2020+ Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty 6.7L / 6.7L HO
Part Number Reference

Find Your Part Number

Search by Garrett, BorgWarner, Ford OEM, or Motorcraft part number, engine, or year. PowerStroke turbos carry multiple interchangeable numbers across service revisions. If your number is not listed, contact us and we can identify your unit.

Showing all 36 part numbers
Part NumberTurboEngineApplicationType
7.3L TP38 (1994.5-1997)
466163-9012TP387.3L PowerStroke1994.5-1997 Ford F-250 / F-350 (non-intercooled)Garrett OEM
466163-0012TP387.3L PowerStroke1994.5-1997 Ford F-250 / F-350Garrett OEM
F4TZ-6K682-ATP387.3L PowerStroke1994.5-1997 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
7.3L GTP38 (1999-2003)
702012-0012GTP387.3L PowerStroke1999-2003 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450Garrett OEM
702012-9012GTP387.3L PowerStroke1999-2003 Ford Super DutyGarrett OEM
702011-0011GTP38E7.3L PowerStroke1999-2003 Ford E-Series 7.3LGarrett OEM
1831383C92GTP387.3L PowerStroke1999-2003 Ford Super Duty (International PN)OEM Cross
F81Z-6K682-BARMGTP387.3L PowerStroke1999-2003 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
6.0L GT3782VA (2003-2007)
743250-5014GT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2003-2007 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550Garrett OEM VGT
743250-5024GT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2004-2007 Ford Super DutyGarrett OEM VGT
725390-5006GT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2003 Ford Super Duty (early build)Garrett OEM VGT
725390-5003GT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2003 Ford Super Duty (early build)Garrett OEM VGT
3C3Z-6K682-CCGT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2003-2004 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
4C3Z-6K682-BBGT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2004-2005 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
5C3Z-6K682-BGT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2005-2007 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
6C3Z-6K682-BGT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2006-2007 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
743250-5025GT3782VA6.0L PowerStroke2005.5-2007 Ford Super DutyGarrett OEM VGT
6.0L E-Series GT3582VA
736554-5011GT3582VA6.0L PowerStroke2004-2010 Ford E-Series 6.0L VanGarrett OEM VGT
4C2Z-6K682-AGT3582VA6.0L PowerStroke2004-2010 Ford E-Series (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
6.4L Compound Twins (2008-2010)
479514High-Pressure VGT6.4L PowerStroke2008-2010 Ford Super Duty, HP turboBorgWarner OEM
179514High-Pressure VGT6.4L PowerStroke2008-2010 Ford Super Duty, HP turboBorgWarner Reman
478514Low-Pressure Fixed6.4L PowerStroke2008-2010 Ford Super Duty, LP turboBorgWarner OEM
178514Low-Pressure Fixed6.4L PowerStroke2008-2010 Ford Super Duty, LP turboBorgWarner Reman
8C3Z-6K682-AARMCompound Assembly6.4L PowerStroke2008-2010 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
8C3Z-6K682-BBRMCompound Assembly6.4L PowerStroke2008-2010 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
6.7L GT32 SST (2011-2014)
851824-5001SGT32 SST6.7L PowerStroke2011-2014 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550Garrett OEM
854572-5001SGT32 SST6.7L PowerStroke2011-2014 Ford Super Duty Cab and ChassisGarrett OEM
BC3Z-6K682-BGT32 SST6.7L PowerStroke2011-2014 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
CC3Z-6K682-AGT32 SST6.7L PowerStroke2011-2014 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
6.7L GT37 (2015-2019)
888143-5001SGT376.7L PowerStroke2015-2019 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550Garrett OEM
851361-5001SGT376.7L PowerStroke2015-2019 Ford Super DutyGarrett OEM
FC3Z-6K682-AGT376.7L PowerStroke2015-2016 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
HC3Z-6K682-AGT376.7L PowerStroke2017-2019 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
6.7L 2020+
LC3Z-6K682-ARevised Single6.7L PowerStroke2020-2022 Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM
LC3Z-6K682-BRevised Single6.7L PowerStroke HO2020-2022 Ford Super Duty High OutputFord OEM
PC3Z-6K682-ARevised Single6.7L PowerStroke2023+ Ford Super Duty (Ford OEM)Ford OEM

No results? Contact us at sales@theboostlab.com with your part number and we can identify your unit.

Common Failure Modes

Why PowerStroke Turbos Fail

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6.0L VGT Vane Sticking

The defining 6.0L failure. EGR soot accumulates on the vanes and unison ring until movement becomes restricted, then stops. Symptoms progress from sluggish response and surging to overboost or no-boost codes. Cleaning without a full rebuild leaves contaminated bearings behind. The vane assembly and CHRA are serviced together here, every time.

202

Oil Contamination and Coking

Extended oil intervals on a hard-working diesel degrade oil film strength, and hot shutdowns bake residual oil into the center housing. The 6.0L oil cooler failure mode also pushes coolant into the oil on that platform, accelerating bearing wear dramatically. Verify the oil cooler is healthy before a rebuilt 6.0L turbo goes back on.

303

6.4L Cascade Failure

When the high-pressure turbo sheds material, the debris path runs directly into the low-pressure unit. By the time the driver notices power loss, both turbos carry damage. This is why partial repairs on the 6.4L compound system do not hold up and why we rebuild the pair as a set.

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6.7L Ceramic Bearing Wear (2011-2014)

The GT32 SST runs a ceramic ball bearing system that is sensitive to oil quality and contamination. Fine debris that a journal bearing would tolerate will spall ceramic elements. Once the bearing surface degrades, shaft motion increases and the dual-sided compressor begins contacting its housing. Oil analysis history is worth checking on these trucks.

505

Overspeed from Tuning

Aggressive tunes push the small-turbine 6.7L GT32 SST and the 6.0L GT3782VA past their design shaft speeds. Blade tip erosion, compressor wheel stretch, and hub cracking follow. We inspect every wheel for overspeed indicators at teardown and will tell you honestly if the turbo you have cannot support the tune you run.

606

Seal Leakage from Restricted Drains

Oil smoke at idle or oil in the intercooler piping usually traces back to a restricted oil drain or elevated crankcase pressure rather than failed seals alone. The piston rings are gas control rings, not oil pressure seals. We diagnose the pressure imbalance cause so the rebuilt unit does not leak the same way.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

My 6.0L has a stuck VGT. Do I need a whole rebuild?
Almost always yes, and here is why. The unison ring and vanes on the GT3782VA stick from soot and carbon accumulation. By the time the vanes are stuck enough to throw a code or cause drivability issues, the same contamination has worked into the bearing system and the center housing has seen the same heat cycles. Cleaning the vanes without addressing the rest of the unit is a short-term fix that comes back. We disassemble, clean, and rebuild the complete unit including the vane assembly so it leaves here working as a system.
Why did my 6.4L lose its low-pressure turbo?
On the 6.4L compound system the low-pressure turbo ingests whatever the high-pressure turbo sends downstream. When the high-pressure unit starts shedding bearing material or a compressor wheel starts contacting its housing, the debris path leads directly through the low-pressure turbo. This is why we always rebuild the 6.4L as a matched set. One fresh turbo and one worn turbo in a compound system puts imbalanced load on both.
Is the 6.7L turbo really that different across years?
Yes. The 2011-2014 trucks run the GT32 SST dual-sided compressor design that was unique to the 6.7L launch. From 2015 Ford moved to a more conventional single-sided GT37 design with a larger 88mm compressor, and the 2020+ trucks revised it again. The three designs do not interchange without supporting changes, and the rebuild parts are different for each. Send us the numbers from your nameplate and we will confirm which one you have.
Can you rebuild my 7.3L GTP38 with an upgraded wheel?
Yes. The GTP38 responds well to a billet compressor wheel upgrade during a rebuild, and the 1994.5-1997 non-intercooled trucks especially benefit from the improved efficiency. We rebuild the stock configuration for owners who want factory spec, and we quote wheel upgrades case by case depending on what the truck needs to support the added airflow.
How do I ship my PowerStroke turbo?
Submit the rebuild form at repair.theboostlab.com first. Drain residual oil, plug all ports, and double-box with foam padding. These are heavy units, so use a strong outer box and fill all voids. For the 6.4L compound system, ship both turbos together. Ship via UPS or FedEx to 37833 Pineapple Ave Unit A, Dade City, FL 33523. We will send a receiving confirmation when it arrives.
What is the turnaround time?
Standard turnaround is 7 to 14 business days from the day your turbo arrives. All work including VSR balancing is done in-house. If parts are needed beyond the standard rebuild we contact you before proceeding with an updated timeline and quote.

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