Ensuring your Garrett turbocharger is authentic is essential for optimal performance and reliability. This comprehensive guide will help you identify genuine Garrett turbos by highlighting key features, packaging details, and part numbers, ensuring you make informed purchase and verification decisions.
As of 2018, every one of our Garrett® turbos features distinctly recognizable packaging, making them easier to authenticate as genuine. We use one, easy-to-identify packaging format globally, with box sizes that are compatible with regional specifications.
A nameplate will vary according to whether it relates to an original equipment turbo installed by the vehicle manufacturer or to a turbo bought through the independent Aftermarket. The nameplate shows a customer or Garrett part number, turbo model and serial number – providing you information that might help you order a replacement turbo.
See photos of nameplate examples of OE turbos and replacement turbos.
· Note: you may see Garrett, Garrett AiResearch, AlliedSignal, Garrett Engine Boosting Systems or Honeywell logos on older turbos.
Typical IAM nameplates: · Do not include OE logo or OE name
· Do include:
– Turbo model
– Country of Origin
– Part number in IAM format
– Serial number
Please see below for examples of OE nameplates, which can be engraved or plated on the turbo housing.
Please see below for examples of Aftermarket nameplates, which can be engraved or plated on the turbo housing.
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer – The turbo goes directly to the engine/vehicle manufacturer’s production line.
OES Original Equipment Spares – The turbo goes to the engine/vehicle manufacturer’s spare parts network and is sold in their own box.
IAM (Independent After Market) – The turbo is distributed by the Garrett Distributor Network (see website for details).
All part numbers have 6 digits, starting either with 4, 7 or 8.
Examples: 466214, 700447, 801040. Variations of that part number have a “-” followed by four numbers and possible suffix letters. This is referred to as “the dash number” and informs the reader how the turbo was supplied:
| Some Examples | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM | new turbo | 700447-0008 | First character of dash number always 0, no suffix |
| OES | new turbo | 700447-5008 | First character of dash number always 5, no suffix |
| new turbo | 700447-0008S | No longer used, but may exist on older turbos | |
| IAM | new turbo (may include gasket kit – check website) |
700447-5008S | First character of dash number always 5, suffix letter S |
| new turbo (includes gasket kit) |
700447-5008W | First character of dash number always 5, suffix letter W | |
| reman (may include gasket kit – check website) |
700447-9008S | First character of dash number always 9, suffix letter S | |
| reman (includes gasket kit) |
700447-9008W | First character of dash number always 9, suffix letter W | |
Same turbo – different sales channel
Details on nameplate vary according to OE customer requirements
Important details to help identifying the correct turbo to order:
• Customer or OE part number
• Garrett part number
• Turbo model
– Often abbreviated
• S/N = Serial Number
– Identifies assembly date, batch and production facility
By understanding how to identify a genuine Garrett turbocharger, you can ensure the best performance and longevity for your engine. Always check for the distinctive packaging, nameplate details, and part numbers. For more information on Garrett turbochargers and their identification, visit our Installer Connect FAQs.
FAQs on topics such as Turbo Identification, Interchangeability, Damaged Actuator, Lubricants, Noise, Performance Tuning, Installation and more.
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