Turbocharger for Ford F-250 (1994-1996) 7.3L

Direct-Fit Replacement Turbocharger for 1994-1996 Ford F-250 (OBS)

What it Does: The direct-replacement turbocharger restores factory manifold pressure and exhaust flow efficiency on the 1994-1996 Ford F-250 to eliminate boost leaks and recover lost towing power.

The Stock Ford F-250 Turbocharger Failure Points

The factory Garrett TP38 turbochargers on the OBS ninth-generation trucks endure heavy thermal cycling and high exhaust gas temperatures under sustained towing loads. Over time, heat soak degrades the internal journal bearings and 270-degree thrust collars, inducing excessive radial and axial shaft play. This shaft wobble compromises the dynamic oil seals—causing continuous oil bypass into the intake and exhaust tracts—and frequently leads to catastrophic compressor wheel contact against the intake housing, severely dropping manifold boost pressure.

The Engineering Solution

This replacement unit is precision-engineered to restore OE boost geometry without requiring alterations to your existing intake manifolds or downpipes. Featuring a dynamically balanced rotating assembly, it utilizes an 85.0 mm exducer compressor wheel (49 trim) paired to a 76.2 mm exducer turbine wheel (83.9 trim) housed in a durable 1.15 A/R cast iron turbine housing. The center rotating housing assembly incorporates upgraded hydrodynamic journal bearings and heavy-duty piston ring seals to withstand severe oil shear and thermal loads under boost.

What's Included

• Turbocharger assembly as pictured

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1994 Ford F-250 7.3L Turbo Diesel
• 1995 Ford F-250 7.3L Turbo Diesel
• 1996 Ford F-250 7.3L Turbo Diesel

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the OBS F-250?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1994-1996 Ford F-250 equipped with the 7.3L Power Stroke direct-injection turbo diesel engine; it does not fit older IDI (indirect injection) naturally aspirated or non-Power Stroke variants.

What maintenance is required when installing this turbocharger?

You must thoroughly flush or replace the oil feed and drain lines and complete a full engine oil and filter change to prevent carbon debris from contaminating the new journal bearings.

The Ford Heavy-Duty Standard

Constructed to manage the torque output and thermal stress demanded by heavy hauling, this unit preserves the factory reliability and continuous towing capacity expected from the legendary 7.3L platform.