How to identify your Turbocharger?
MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE RIGHT PRODUCTS
Use your vehicle details or your turbo’s ID plate to ensure a fully compatible order
To ensure you order the correct and fully compatible turbocharger or spare part for your vehicle, it’s crucial to accurately identify your existing turbo. There are two ways to do this:
- Using your vehicle’s basic details — make, model, engine, power, and year.
- Searching by the turbo number from the identification plate on your current unit, for 100% accuracy.
Both methods are available in our webshop page, and this guide will help you locate your turbo number so you can confidently select the right product.
Garrett / Honeywell
Part number guide- Part Number Format: 6 digits followed by a hyphen, then 1–4 digits, often ending with “S”.
- Example Numbers:
708639-5001S,717858-1,454064-0001 - Notes: Look for numbers starting with 4, 7, or 8.
FORMAT
XXXXXX-XXXXS
Important: Do not use the Serial Number (S/N) or the Model Number (e.g.,
GT1749VA), as these are not specific enough for ordering.
BorgWarner / Schwitzer / 3K
Part number guide- Part Number Format: 11 digits (numeric) or a shorter “K” prefix code.
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Example Numbers:
5303-970-0001,5439-988-0022,K03-002 -
Notes:
For the 11-digit format, look for a 4-3-4 character split.
The middle three digits are usually
970,988,998, or990. -
Tip:
5303-970-0001is often shortened to53039700001on the ID plate.
Important:
Do not use the Serial Number (S/N) or the Model Number
(e.g.,
KP35, BV40),
as these are not specific enough for ordering.
Mitsubishi (MHI)
Part number guide- Part Number Format: 5 digits, a hyphen, and another 5 digits.
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Example Numbers:
49135-05671,49377-07440 - Notes: Almost all Mitsubishi (MHI) part numbers start with 49.
Important:
Do not use the Serial Number (S/N) or the Model Number
(e.g.,
TF035, TD04),
as these are not specific enough for ordering.
IHI
Part number guide- Part Number Format: Specific 4-character “V-Spec” or a 5–9 character alphanumeric code.
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Example Numbers:
VJ32,VA55B,9V204 - Notes: Look for the SPEC field on the ID plate.
Important:
Do not use the Serial Number (S/N) or the Model Number
(e.g.,
RHF4, RHF5),
as these are not specific enough for ordering.
Continental
Part number guide- Part Number Format: 7 or 8-digit numeric code.
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Example Numbers:
1761181,28000130023 - Notes: These part numbers are commonly found on Ford or VAG group vehicles.
Important:
Do not use the Serial Number (S/N) for ordering.
BMTS (Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems)
Part number guide- Part Number Format: 8-digit numeric code.
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Example Numbers:
40008799,00011045 - Notes: Usually found on newer VW, BMW, or Mercedes vehicles.
Important:
Do not use the Serial Number (S/N) for ordering.
