If you're pricing out a small-frame ball bearing turbo in the G30/G35 class, the market splits into three tiers — and the spread between them is bigger than most builders expect. Here's what things actually cost, and what you're paying for at each tier.

Tier 1: Garrett® G-Series — the Benchmark Price

Street pricing for genuine Garrett G30/G35 turbos typically runs:

• G30-660 and G30-770: roughly $2,300–$2,700 USD depending on housing and rotation
• G30-900 / G35-900: roughly $2,700–$3,000 USD
• G35-1050: roughly $2,400 on sale to $3,300+ USD at most retailers

You're paying for proven engineering and the badge — and availability can be hit-or-miss, with popular configurations frequently sold out.

Tier 2: Budget Clones — the Floor

Offshore G-style clones sell in the $800–$1,100 USD range. The price is real, and so are the compromises: these are resold imports — the seller didn't design the wheels, machine the housings, or balance the assembly, and support usually ends at the checkout page. Some builders have good luck; plenty don't. On a $10,000+ engine build, the turbo is a strange place to gamble.

Tier 3: TNTSF — Manufacturer-Direct, Without the Badge Tax

The True North Turbos TNTSF series prices at $2,099–$2,610 CAD — roughly $1,500–$1,900 USD — for turbos that bolt into the same G30/G35 location and out-rate their Garrett counterparts:

Model	From (CAD)	Rated power	Comparable Garrett	Typical Garrett price (USD)
TNTSF54	$2,099	615+WHP / 720+ HP	G30-660	~$2,300–2,600
TNTSF58	$2,199	745WHP / 870 HP	G30-770	~$2,600+
TNTSF62	$2,299	800WHP / 935 HP	G30-900 / G35-900	~$2,700–3,000
TNTSF68	$2,410	950WHP / 1,110 HP	G35-1050	~$2,400–3,300

Unlike the clone tier, TNTSF turbos are designed, machined, assembled, and balanced in Canada by Black Sheep Industries — the company selling you the turbo is the company that built it, and it backs the unit with Canadian warranty coverage and direct-from-brand support. Pricing is in CAD, and BSI covers US customs and duties for American customers, so the sticker is the price.

The Value Math

Take the flagship matchup. A G35-1050 at ~$3,170 USD is roughly $4,300 CAD; the TNTSF68 starts at $2,410 CAD with a higher converted power rating (1,110 hp vs 1,050). That difference funds injectors, a fuel pump, or most of a clutch — parts that actually help you use the power. The same math holds down the range: at every wheel size, the TNTSF undercuts its Garrett counterpart by several hundred to well over a thousand Canadian dollars.

See the full fitment and spec breakdown in the TNTSF Turbo Guide, the spec-for-spec matchups in our G30/G35 alternatives comparison, or shop the TNTSF collection directly.

FAQ

How much does a Garrett G35-1050 cost?

Typical retail runs from about $2,400 USD on sale to $3,300+ USD depending on housing and rotation — when it's in stock.

Is a cheap G30/G35 clone worth it?

The $800–$1,100 clone tier is a gamble: resold imports with little engineering accountability or after-sale support. A mid-priced manufacturer-direct unit like the TNTSF protects the rest of your build budget.

Why is the TNTSF cheaper than a Garrett if it's built in Canada?

You're buying factory-direct from the manufacturer — no distributor and dealer margin stacked on top, and no badge premium.

True North Turbos TNTSF turbochargers are not manufactured by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Garrett Motion Inc. "Garrett", "G30", and "G35" are referenced solely to identify fitment compatibility. Third-party prices are approximate, observed at time of writing, and subject to change.