GT3782VA Turbocharger for 2004-2005 Ford 6.0L Power Stroke

The GT3782VA is the Garrett VGT turbocharger for the 2004-2005 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 Super Duty, Excursion, E-350, and E-450 with the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel V8. The 6.0L Power Stroke was the first Ford diesel to use VGT technology, with Garrett’s Advanced Variable Nozzle Turbine (AVNT) design featuring 9 movable vanes and electro-hydraulic actuation. Garrett part 743250-5013S, Ford OEM 4C3Z6K682AARM, International 1843761C94 / 1837984C93. Our GT3782VA ships new, dynamically balanced, with VGT solenoid and gaskets. We supply diesel shops and distributors.

Turbo Model

GT3782VA / GT37VA (Garrett AVNT VGT)

OEM / Interchange Numbers

743250-5013S, 1837984C93, 1837984C91, 1840054C98, 1840054C97

Application

2004-2005 Ford F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550, Excursion, E-350/E-450, 6.0L Power Stroke V8

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FAQ

The GT3782VA fits the 2004-2005 Ford F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty, Excursion, E-350, and E-450 with the 6.0L Power Stroke V8.

Yes. The 6.0L used three GT3782VA variants by build date. This listing covers trucks built between September 29, 2003 and November 3, 2004. Check your VIN label for production date.

No. The GTP38 is a fixed-geometry turbo for the 7.3L. The GT3782VA is a VGT turbo for the 6.0L. Completely different turbos.

Yes. Ships with VGT solenoid, oil/coolant seals, and gaskets.

Brand new, dynamically balanced. No core charge. One-year unlimited-mileage warranty.

Yes. US stock, volume pricing for diesel shops and distributors.

GT3782VA for Ford 6.0L Power Stroke: The VGT Turbo

The 6.0L Power Stroke brought VGT technology to the Ford diesel truck lineup. The GT3782VA uses Garrett’s AVNT design with 9 movable vanes and an electro-hydraulic VGT solenoid for boost control. This was a significant upgrade from the fixed-geometry GTP38 on the 7.3L.

Ford Power Stroke turbo timeline

YearsEngineTurbo
1999.5-20037.3LGTP38 (fixed)
2003-2007 (this page)6.0LGT3782VA (VGT)
2008-20106.4LV2S compound

Build date matters

The 6.0L Power Stroke used three different GT3782VA variants by build date. This listing covers the 2004.5-2005 build date range (September 29, 2003 through November 3, 2004). Check your truck’s production date on the driver door VIN label before ordering.

Common failure modes

  • VGT solenoid failure — the electro-hydraulic solenoid controls vane position. When it fails, the turbo runs at fixed boost.
  • VGT vane sticking — soot and carbon buildup jams the 9 vanes. Unison ring sticks.
  • Bearing wear — shaft play, oil leaks, rising EGT.

Installation

  • Ships with VGT solenoid, oil/coolant line seals, and gaskets.
  • Prime the turbo center bearing with clean oil using a syringe before startup.
  • Replace up-pipe gaskets and turbo pedestal gaskets.
  • Verify VGT operation through OBD-II scan tool after install.

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