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What is a T3/T4 Turbo?

What is a T3/T4 Turbo?
The T3/4 is a common hybrid turbocharger for custom, high-performance applications. There are different turbine/compressor wheel and bearing options available, but the one thing they have in common is the use of a Garrett T3 exhaust housing, and a larger T4/T04 compressor housing. The smaller exhaust housing (hot side) retains the responsiveness of a small…
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Ford 7.3 PowerStroke Turbo Buyer’s Guide

Ford 7.3 PowerStroke Turbo Buyer’s Guide
The Ford 7.3L PowerStroke diesel engine has legendary reliability, but since these trucks are around 20 years old and most of them have 200,000 miles or more, a few repair bills here and there are to be expected. One of the most common repairs for a 7.3L is turbo replacement. The turbo isn’t designed to…
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Chevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues

Chevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues
Because of today’s stricter fuel economy and emissions standards, more mainstream vehicles are turbocharged. As this technology trickles down to economy cars, turbo failure becomes more common, since more vehicles are equipped with turbos and many of them are “everyday” economy and family cars which usually get driven more than the sports and luxury cars…
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2002-2008 Subaru Turbocharger Failure

2002-2008 Subaru Turbocharger Failure
The reliability of many Japanese cars is legendary. In fact, Subaru has one of the most well-deserved reputations among manufacturers for building vehicles with robust drivetrains, strong engines, and well-handling chassis. But that’s not to say that every Subaru that leaves the factory is designed perfectly. Today we’ll be talking about one such problem that…
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1996-2002 Audi A4 1.8t Turbocharger Problems

1996-2002 Audi A4 1.8t Turbocharger Problems
More than 20 years ago, Audi introduced the A4, a brand-new model that completely revitalized the brand and firmly established the Volkswagen Group as one of the leaders in cutting-edge automotive engineering. While the A4 was new to the Audi line-up, it continued the lineage of the venerable Audi 80 and was built upon a…
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Critical flaws in otherwise reliable cars

Critical flaws in otherwise reliable cars
Here at BuyAutoParts.com we've heard all the horror stories when it comes to major flaws in vehicles. We are commonly contacted by our customers for our expertise and for help getting their replacement part when they need it most. The vehicles on this list were generally great cars, except for their one major flaw. Unfortunately…
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Car Lovers

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Car Lovers
Love is in the air – can’t you smell those gasoline fumes? OK, Valentine’s Day is usually about the special bonds and affection formed between two people. But what’s wrong with showing a little love for your car? Let’s face it – Americans have had a long-running love affair with automobiles ever since the first…
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Why Are Superchargers So Expensive? Find Affordable Superchargers at BuyAutoParts.com

Why Are Superchargers So Expensive? Find Affordable Superchargers at BuyAutoParts.com
Superchargers are one of the best ways to increase your engine’s horsepower and performance. Unlike turbochargers, which are powered by exhaust gases, superchargers are driven directly by the engine. That’s one reason superchargers tend to be more expensive than turbochargers. But there are other factors involved. This article will look at supercharger costs, along with…
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