K03 3023297 1205689 Turbocharger for Polaris RZR XP Turbo 925cc
The K03 (3023297) is a BorgWarner turbocharger for the Polaris RZR XP Turbo with the 925cc ProStar engine, covering 2016-2021 model years. The RZR XP Turbo is one of the most popular high-performance side-by-side UTVs on the market. The K03 is the stock turbo for this platform, producing 168-181 HP depending on model year. Polaris OEM 3023297, also cross-referenced as 1205689 and 3022792. Built new, dynamically balanced. We supply powersport shops, dealers, and distributors.
Turbo Model
K03 (BorgWarner)
OEM / Interchange Numbers
3023297, 1205689, 3022792
Application
2016-2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo, RZR XP4 Turbo (925cc ProStar)
Service & Support
- 1-Year Warranty
- US Stock, Fast Dispatch
- Bulk Orders Welcome
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FAQ
The K03 (3023297) fits the 2016-2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP4 Turbo with the 925cc ProStar engine.
Stock output is 168-181 HP depending on model year. This is a stock replacement turbo.
Brand new, dynamically balanced. No core charge. One-year warranty.
Yes. US stock, volume pricing for powersport shops, dealers, and distributors.
K03 for Polaris RZR XP Turbo: UTV Performance
The Polaris RZR XP Turbo is the benchmark for high-performance UTVs. The stock K03 turbo pushes 168-181 HP from the 925cc ProStar twin-cylinder engine. When the turbo fails, the RZR loses its defining characteristic — power. A worn turbo shows up as boost loss, oil consumption, and turbo whine.
Common RZR turbo failure causes
- Bearing wear from dust — UTVs run in extremely dusty conditions. Even with good filtration, fine particulate gets through over time and accelerates bearing and seal wear.
- Oil starvation — aggressive driving angles (hill climbs, jumps) can momentarily starve the turbo bearing of oil. Extended oil change intervals make it worse.
- Heat soak — the 925cc engine bay runs very hot, especially at low speed or idle after hard use. Shut down without cooldown cooks oil in the bearing housing.
Cross Reference Numbers
This turbocharger replaces the following OE and interchange numbers:
- 3023297
- 1205689
- 3022792
Related numbers: 1208928 (newer RZR Turbo R / Pro XP generation).
Installation and Care
- Find out why the old turbo failed before installing the new one. Oil starvation or contaminated oil will destroy the replacement the same way.
- Change the engine oil and filter. Flush or replace the oil feed line.
- Direct bolt-on stock replacement.
- Replace oil feed/drain lines. Use fresh synthetic oil.
- Prime turbo before first start. Idle for 2-3 minutes.
- Inspect air filter and intake ducting for leaks.
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