Tech Guides & Advice
Practical guides to help you identify the right part, understand a turbo problem and prepare for fitting. If you're unsure about a product or application, send us the details before ordering.
Find and choose the right parts
- How to find your turbo part number: Where to look and which photos and details to send us.
- Complete turbo or CHRA?: What's included and what needs checking before you choose.
- How to choose a turbo blanket: Housing size, wastegate clearance and material considerations.
Troubleshooting and installation
- Common turbo failure types: Oil supply, contamination, impact damage, overspeed and other possible problems.
- What to check before replacing a turbo: Find the underlying cause before fitting another unit.
- Replacement turbo fitting checklist: Preparation, installation and first-start checks.
Ordering and delivery
- Preorders, stock availability and delivery: What to check before booking a workshop or relying on a delivery estimate.
More about turbo setups
- Internal vs external wastegates
- How variable geometry turbos work
- Turbo A/R explained
- Planning engine upgrades as a complete system
These guides cover general principles. For fitting, adjustment and testing, follow the instructions for the exact product and vehicle.
