Looking for the perfect upgrade for your CAT engine? The wait is over! Introducing the long-awaited T6 Turbonator VGT in the Borg Warner S400 Turbo platform. Upgrade your C15 CAT turbo, Cat 3406e Turbo, and Cat 3406b Turbo to experience the cutting-edge technology of the Turbonator VGT S480 or S483 Turbocharger.
The DPS Turbonator VGT Turbo allows our S480 to spool faster than an S475 or a factory CAT turbo. Say goodbye to outdated technology and unleash the power of your C15 CAT Turbo, Cat 3406e Turbo, and Cat 3406b Turbo with our advanced Turbonator VGT S478 or S480 Turbocharger. Built with Turbonator ® Infinite Nozzle Technology (INT). The next revolution in Diesel Turbo Technology.
**Fits the standard 1988-2007 Caterpillar (C15 CAT Turbo, Cat 3406e Turbo, and Cat 3406b)**
Choose from our DPS S478 S480 Turbo Kits:
Stage 13 78/96/VGT Turbo S478
Stage 14 80/96/VGT Turbo S480
Experience the benefits of our Diesel Power Source Turbonator VGT/VNT Turbo for Caterpillar engines:
Check out the Turbonator VGT Cat Turbo Spool-Up and Horsepower Comparison Table:
Stage 13: 1350-1500 RPM's; 450-550 HP
Stage 14: 1400-1700 RPM's; 500-675 HP.
Cat Turbo options available for C15, 3406b, and 3406e engines:
Enhance your Cat Diesel Turbo for unparalleled performance.
Benefit from our amazing CAT Performance Upgrade.
TE for the CAT engine is a complete bolt-on application.
FAQ:
Can I add the VGT housing to my Borg Warner 171702 or 171710 C15 Cat Turbo?
Possibly, as long as the wheel size is 96mm, which is the most common size
Can I add the Turbonator VGT housing for Caterpillar to my S478 Cat Turbo?
Yes, as long as the wheel size is 96mm, which is common for T6 S400 Turbos.
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Pretty easy setup to install. Works awesome on my FL 60 Freightliner. EGT's run at least 200° cooler. Highly recommended for towing.
So Ive got my new S483 BW turbo on with the Turbonator exhaust housing and Ive gotta say initial thoughts are that this thing is the real deal! First thing you notice is the engine is quieter. Sounds exactly like a VGT engine again. I liked the rumble of the engine with the standard housing, but on windy days at certain rpm's this thing would resonate in the cab something terrible......that's not gonna be an issue anymore. Quieter at all rpm's. Cleaned up all of my black smoke except above 40 psi. Then it starts to puff. But I think that might be running off the compressor map around that point too. Cruise control actually works better too. No turbo lag which means the engine isn't trying to play catch-up when you transition from a downhill into an uphill. I never ran the cruise in situations like that to limit the black smoke and keep the engine from over fueling like crazy to overcome the slow spool up. Now it works seamlessly! EGT's are definitely lower at anything less than WTFO. I have probes in the manifold at the turbine inlet, and I'd say I lost AT LEAST 150-200 degrees at cruising speeds! Hoping to see an uptick in mileage, but even without that I'd say it's worth the money!!
