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If you are searching for an S480 turbo, you are already thinking about serious horsepower — the kind that demands competition-grade fuel systems, structural engine hardware, and a built transmission before you ever hit the throttle. The S480 is an...
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The True North Turbos TNT5R line is Black Sheep Industries' big-frame answer to the demands of class-limited drag racing in North America. Built in Canada with in-house designed compressor and turbine wheels, every TNT5R turbo features a T6 turbine inlet,...
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The S476 turbo is a BorgWarner S400-frame turbocharger built around a 76 mm compressor inducer — that single measurement is what distinguishes it from every other S400-series variant and gives it its name. While the broader 75–76 mm compressor class...
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If you're building a high-horsepower 5.9L Cummins and working through the S400 family, the S472 turbo is the size that keeps coming up — and for good reason. It sits in the sweet spot of the lineup: more top-end flow...
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If you're building a 5.9L Cummins and you've outgrown what an S300-series turbo can do, the S467 turbo is almost certainly the first name you've come across. There's a reason for that. This guide covers what the S467 actually is,...
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The S464 sits at the entry point of the BorgWarner S400 family — the smallest common compressor in a large-frame platform that runs from street-driven diesel trucks all the way through serious high-horsepower builds pushing close to 1,000 crank horsepower....
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When you're building around a BorgWarner S400-frame turbo, the question of ball bearing vs journal bearing turbo is more than an academic curiosity — it determines your oil feed line size, your restrictor orifice, and how you route the drain....
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The S475 turbo sits at the centre of the BorgWarner S400 frame family — large enough to support serious power targets, yet balanced enough for trucks that see daily highway miles between track events. Whether you're building a 6.7 L...
G30/G35-class turbo pricing in 2026: what Garrett G-Series units actually sell for, what budget clones cost, and where the Canadian-built TNTSF series lands — with the value math spelled out.
Which TNTSF ball bearing turbo fits your build? A platform-by-platform sizing guide for the 54mm, 58mm, 62mm, and 68mm drop-in G30/G35 alternatives — spanning 720–1,110 HP, from street WRX to twin-turbo V8.
Looking for a Garrett G30 or G35 alternative? Here's how the Canadian-built TNTSF ball bearing series lines up against the G30-660, G30-770, G35-900, and G35-1050 — spec for spec, dollar for dollar.
Getting the most from an upgraded LLY/LBZ/LMM turbo means addressing the rest of the fuel and airflow system too. Quick answer: Custom tuning, an adequate lift pump, a free-flowing intake and exhaust, and EGT monitoring are the supporting mods that...
If you're shopping for a turbo upgrade on a 2004.5–2010 LLY, LBZ, or LMM Duramax, here's what to look for and why. Quick answer: The TNT 63.5mm Drop-In VGT Turbo is built to cover the full LLY/LBZ/LMM range, supporting 700–760...
Before adding fuel or tuning to an early Duramax, it helps to know roughly where the factory VGT runs out of airflow. Quick answer: The factory LLY/LBZ/LMM VGT is matched to the truck's stock output (roughly 310–365 hp depending on...
As the first VGT-equipped Duramax generation, LLY/LBZ/LMM trucks have a well-documented set of turbo-related wear points. Quick answer: Vane sticking from carbon/soot buildup and actuator wear are the most common LLY/LBZ/LMM turbo issues, causing reduced power, rough idle, or boost-related...
LLY, LBZ, and LMM all fall under the same "early Duramax" umbrella, but there are real differences between them worth knowing before you shop for parts. Quick answer: LLY (2004.5–2005), LBZ (2006–2007), and LMM (2007.5–2010) share the same general VGT...
LLY, LBZ, and LMM are the three engine codes covering the 2004.5–2010 6.6L Duramax — the generation that introduced variable-geometry turbo technology to the platform. Quick answer: LLY (2004.5–2005), LBZ (2006–2007), and LMM (2007.5–2010) all use a variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT)...
Duramax owners cross-shopping generations often ask what actually changed between the 2004.5–2010 trucks and the 2011–2016 LML. Here's the turbo-focused breakdown. Quick answer: The LML (2011–2016) added a full SCR/DEF emissions system alongside the DPF carried over from the LMM,...
Getting the most from an upgraded LML turbo means addressing the rest of the fuel and airflow system too. Quick answer: Custom tuning, an adequate lift pump, a free-flowing intake and exhaust, and EGT monitoring are the supporting mods that...
If you're shopping for a turbo upgrade on a 2011–2016 LML Duramax, here's what to look for and why. Quick answer: The TNT 63.5mm Drop-In Turbo is built specifically for the 2011–2016 LML, supporting up to 820 HP for towing-focused...
