HE351VE 3799833 Turbocharger for 6.7L Dodge Ram Cummins 2007-2012
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HE351VE Turbochargers
New Holset HE351VE VGT Turbochargers for Cummins ISB 6.7L — Dodge Ram and Commercial Applications
The Holset HE351VE is the variable geometry turbocharger that introduced the electronic VGT era to the Cummins ISB 6.7L — the engine powering 2007.5-2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 pickups and a wide range of commercial medium-duty trucks and buses. It was the first VGT on the 6.7L platform, replacing the mechanical HE351CW and later being replaced itself by the HE300VG in 2013. The HE351VE uses an electronic actuator to control the nozzle ring vanes for boost, EGR flow and the integrated exhaust brake — the same Holset VGT principle used across the Cummins lineup. We stock brand new HE351VE turbochargers for both the Ram pickup application (3799833) and the commercial ISB platform (3798327), with and without actuator. Every unit ships new, balanced, and with no core charge. Shops, fleets and distributors order from US stock.
- 100% Brand New
- OEM-Spec Quality
- US Stock, Fast Dispatch
- Direct-Fit Replacement
- 1-Year Warranty
- No Core Charge
- With or Without Actuator
The VGT That Taught the Diesel Community About Nozzle Ring Soot
The HE351VE is one of the highest-failure-rate VGT turbos in the Holset lineup — the nozzle ring sticks, the actuator fails, and the exhaust brake dies. Shops that work on 2007-2012 Rams and ISB-powered commercial trucks replace these regularly. They need a new-unit source that ships fast, matches correctly, and does not tie up cash in core deposits. That is what we deliver.
Ram Pickup and Commercial ISB Applications
Every HE351VE we ship is 100% new — new CHRA, new nozzle ring, new wheels. No core deposit no old unit to crate and ship back. Competitors require refundable core deposits on this turbo; we skip that entirely.
The VGT With the Highest Failure Reputation
Turbo Only or Complete With Actuator
The commercial ISB variant (3798327) is available as turbo only or as a complete assembly with the electronic VGT actuator pre-installed. If your actuator tests good, the turbo-only option saves cost. The Ram variant (3799833) ships as a complete unit.
Exhaust Brake Weakness = Early Warning Sign
The HE351VE has a well-documented history of VGT mechanism failures — the nozzle ring loads with soot, the vanes stick, and the actuator burns out trying to force them. This turbo is the reason most Ram owners learn about the exhaust brake and turbo codes. A brand new unit with clean vanes and a fresh actuator resets the clock entirely.
Ships New, No Core Deposit
The Ram pickup HE351VE (3799833) and the commercial ISB HE351VE (3798327) are close relatives but not identical — different calibrations, different ECM mapping. We match by application and part number so the right variant ships every time.
Turbo Parts Also Available for In-House Rebuilds
One-year warranty on every HE351VE, handled by our US team. Before install, check the nozzle ring vanes on the old turbo — if they were stuck, identify what caused the soot loading (extended idle time, short trips, marginal oil). A new turbo on the same duty cycle fails on the same timeline. See the warranty page.
Ram Pickup and Commercial ISB Applications
Every HE351VE we ship is 100% new — new CHRA, new nozzle ring, new wheels. No core deposit no old unit to crate and ship back. Competitors require refundable core deposits on this turbo; we skip that entirely.
The VGT With the Highest Failure Reputation
Turbo Only or Complete With Actuator
The commercial ISB variant (3798327) is available as turbo only or as a complete assembly with the electronic VGT actuator pre-installed. If your actuator tests good, the turbo-only option saves cost. The Ram variant (3799833) ships as a complete unit.
Exhaust Brake Weakness = Early Warning Sign
The HE351VE has a well-documented history of VGT mechanism failures — the nozzle ring loads with soot, the vanes stick, and the actuator burns out trying to force them. This turbo is the reason most Ram owners learn about the exhaust brake and turbo codes. A brand new unit with clean vanes and a fresh actuator resets the clock entirely.
Ships New, No Core Deposit
The Ram pickup HE351VE (3799833) and the commercial ISB HE351VE (3798327) are close relatives but not identical — different calibrations, different ECM mapping. We match by application and part number so the right variant ships every time.
Turbo Parts Also Available for In-House Rebuilds
One-year warranty on every HE351VE, handled by our US team. Before install, check the nozzle ring vanes on the old turbo — if they were stuck, identify what caused the soot loading (extended idle time, short trips, marginal oil). A new turbo on the same duty cycle fails on the same timeline. See the warranty page.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Ram turbo shop's go-to source
We match the HE351VE by application, hold both variants on a US shelf, and ship fast. Ram turbo work is repeat business for diesel shops — our process matches that pace. More about our company and quality process.
FAQ
The HE351VE is used on the Cummins ISB 6.7L diesel engine in two primary applications: the 2007.5-2012 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, and a range of commercial medium-duty vehicles including box trucks, school buses and utility trucks. The turbo part number differs between the Ram pickup (3799833) and the commercial ISB (3798327) even though both use the same engine platform.
No. The HE351VE fits 2007.5-2012 ISB engines; the HE300VG replaced it starting in 2013. They have different compressor and turbine designs, different actuator types, and different ECM calibrations. They are not interchangeable.
The Ram variant ships complete with actuator. The commercial ISB variant is available both ways — turbo only (if your actuator is still functional) or with the actuator pre-installed. After installation, the actuator must be calibrated using Cummins INSITE regardless of which option you choose.
The HE351VE nozzle ring sits in the exhaust stream and accumulates soot on the vane surfaces over time. Trucks that idle heavily, run short trips, or do not use the exhaust brake regularly load soot fastest. Once the vanes start to stick, the actuator works harder to force them, and eventually the actuator motor or gear train fails. The exhaust brake weakening is usually the first symptom — followed by boost codes (P2262, P003A) and eventually a full derate.
All units are 100% brand new. No rebuilt cores, no core charge. New CHRA, new nozzle ring, new actuator where included. Balanced and OEM-spec. One-year warranty.
Yes. Diesel shops specializing in Ram trucks and ISB-powered commercial vehicles order HE351VE turbos regularly. Consistent wholesale pricing from US stock. See the wholesale page.
HE351VE Turbocharger Guide for the Cummins ISB
The HE351VE occupies a specific window in the Cummins 6.7L ISB turbo timeline — after the mechanical HE351CW and before the HE300VG. It introduced variable geometry to the 6.7L platform and brought with it both the performance benefits of VGT and the maintenance realities.
ISB 6.7L Turbo Timeline
| Turbo | Years | Type | Exhaust brake |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE351CW | 2004.5-2007 | Wastegated | Separate valve |
| HE351VE | 2007.5-2012 | VGT | Integrated (turbo IS the brake) |
| HE300VG | 2013+ | VGT (updated) | Integrated |
Why the HE351VE Earned Its Reputation
The HE351VE is the turbo that taught the diesel community about VGT maintenance. On the earlier HE351CW, the turbo was simple — wastegated, no vanes, minimal maintenance. The HE351VE introduced movable vanes inside the turbine housing that the ECM commands thousands of times per minute to control boost, EGR flow, and the exhaust brake. Those vanes sit directly in the exhaust stream and accumulate soot. On trucks that idle heavily or run short trips, the soot buildup accelerates. The vanes stick, the actuator overworks, and the system eventually fails. The pattern is so common that every Ram diesel forum has a dedicated section for turbo codes and exhaust brake problems.
The Exhaust Brake Connection
On the HE351VE, the exhaust brake and the turbo are the same system. The ECM closes the VGT vanes to create exhaust backpressure for engine braking. When the vanes start to stick from soot, the exhaust brake weakens first — before any boost codes set. A Ram owner reporting weak engine braking is reporting early-stage VGT failure. Using the exhaust brake regularly during normal driving actually helps keep the vane surfaces clean by cycling them through their full range, which is why trucks that tow regularly often outlast trucks that only commute.
Turbo Parts for the HE351VE
Beyond complete turbochargers, we stock individual components for HE351VE rebuilds: nozzle rings, repair kits, compressor wheels, back plates and rotor assemblies. Shops that rebuild turbos in-house can source individual parts matched to the HE351VE application.
