The turbo model says a great deal about the features of your turbocharger.

Do you know how to ensure you identify which model is fitted to your vehicle?

Checking our guide that explaining the nameplate characters.

Garrett T Series

Turbo model T04B:

T04 = frame size (74.2mm turbine)

B = the design

BB    Ball Baring

CT    Ceramic Turbine Wheel

GT GT Series Turbos

T      Bolted Joint Center Housing/Turbine Housing

TA    Poppet Valve Wastegate W/G T3

TB    Flapper Valve W/G T3, T25, T2, T15

TBP Wastegated T4, T45, etc.

TB28   Hybrid T3 Compressor/T25 Turbine Housing

TB41   Continuation of T04B

TD    Known as VNT (Variable Nozzle Turbine)

TL Water-Cooled Turbine Housing

TV V-Band Center Housing/Turbine Housing/Compressor Housing

TW    Water-Cooled Turbine Housing

T04    Non Scroll Type (Torus) Compressor Housing

T04B    Scroll Type Compressor Housing

T04E Upscaled T04B (Larger Diameter Compressor Wheel)

T04S    T4 except Compressor Wheel

Garrett GT Series

Turbo model GT4082SN:

GT40 = (77mm turbine);

82 = 82mm compressor wheel

S = single passage bypass turbine

N = ported shroud.

A    VAT (Variable A/R Turbine)

B    Boreless

C Ceramic

D    Dual Passage Bypass

E     Elbow, Integrated (Monoblock Turbine Housing)

H    Separate Exhaust Elbow

K Electric Actuator

L    Water Cooled Center Housing

M    Mainfold and Turbine Housing Integrated

N    Ported Shroud Compressor

R Rolling Element (Ball) Bearings

S    Single Passage Bypass

T    Titanium Aluminide Turbine Wheel

V    Multi Vane Variable Geometry Turbine

W Water Cooler Turbine Housing

Z    Combined Journal/Thrust Bearing

Same as part number,turbo model also the important information on the turbo housing.You must to get  this for service and parts support.

Know more about you turbo model meaning that can help you order a correct replacement turbo you need.