The SPOOLOGIC SL-100-023 is a brand new, direct drop-in Stock Plus GT3782VA variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) for 2003 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks and 2003 Ford Excursions with the 6.0L Powerstroke. Built around a 63mm 7+7 billet extended-tip compressor wheel in place of the factory cast wheel, along with a brand new unison ring and vane assembly and a ceramic-coated hot side, the SL-100-023 delivers better airflow and throttle response than a stock replacement while keeping the factory electronic VGT control fully intact.

It’s the right turbo for daily drivers, light tow rigs, and work trucks running mostly stock — owners who want a noticeable improvement over a tired or worn factory VGT without stepping up to a full Stage 1 build. Expect roughly 20-30 RWHP and 10-15 lb-ft of torque over a healthy factory turbo.

63mm 7+7 Billet Compressor Wheel

The SL-100-023 is built with the SPOOLOGIC SL-220-012 7+7 billet compressor wheel — a 5-axis CNC-machined forged billet aluminum upgrade over the factory cast wheel. Same proven 7+7 base geometry as the factory GT3782VA wheel, now with 87.5mm extended exducer tips for measurably better airflow, quicker spool, and cooler EGTs under load. It’s the single biggest reason this turbo feels noticeably more responsive than a stock GT3782VA, especially when towing or rolling into boost from a stop.

• Inducer: 59mm
• Exducer: 82mm base / 87.5mm extended-tip outer diameter
• Blade count: 7+7 — seven full main blades with seven splitter blades
• Material: 5-axis CNC-machined forged billet aluminum
• Balance: High-speed VSR balanced as part of the complete CHRA assembly

VGT Turbine Assembly

The SL-100-023 keeps the factory electronically-actuated Variable Geometry Turbine (VGT) system — the sliding vane ring that controls exhaust flow to the turbine for strong low-end response without the lag of a fixed-geometry turbo. Every SL-100-023 ships with a brand new unison ring and vane assembly, the wear point that makes reman’d 6.0L VGTs unreliable, matched to a turbine wheel sized to support the added airflow of the billet compressor without giving up spool.

• Turbine inducer: 72.5mm
• Turbine exducer: 66.4mm
• Vane height: 15mm

Ceramic Coated Turbine Housing & Center Section

SPOOLOGIC ceramic coats both the turbine housing and the center section (CHRA) on the SL-100-023. This isn’t high-temp paint — it’s a true thermal barrier rated for the 1,600°F+ surface temperatures a diesel turbine sees under sustained load. The real, measurable benefits:

• Drops turbine housing surface temps 33-50% — far less radiant heat dumped into the engine bay, which protects wiring harnesses, oil lines, hoses, and EGR components from long-term heat damage
• Reduces post-shutdown heat soak into the CHRA and bearing oil — the #1 cause of premature turbo failure is oil baking on the bearing journals after shutdown, and the coating interrupts the radiant feedback loop that causes it
• Retains exhaust energy in the gas stream — keeping heat in the exhaust where it belongs (driving the turbine wheel) instead of soaking into the housing
• Corrosion and thermal-fatigue resistant — cast iron scales, pits, and cracks over years of heat cycling; the ceramic barrier protects the housing for the long haul

Upgraded Internals — Standard

Every SPOOLOGIC turbo is assembled with upgraded internal components that go beyond a basic factory-style replacement:

• Extreme duty journal bearings — premium bronze-alloy bearings machined to tighter tolerances with improved oil groove geometry, maintaining the precise oil film that keeps the turbo shaft centered at 100,000+ RPM — even under higher heat and shaft loads
• 360-degree thrust bearing — added strength and load capacity over the factory 270-degree bearing, better at handling boost-driven thrust loads
• Step gap seal rings — improved sealing performance, less blow-by past the CHRA
• High-speed VSR balancing — smooth, dependable operation and longer bearing life

What’s Included

• 1 SPOOLOGIC Stock Plus Billet GT3782VA turbocharger — brand new, VSR balanced
• 1 New VGT solenoid, unison ring, and vanes — pre-installed
• 1 Oil feed line and 1 oil drain line
• 2 Oil drain line O-rings, 1 oil feed line O-ring, 1 oil feed line gasket
• 3 Turbocharger mounting bolts and spacers
• 1 Turbo downpipe clamp and 1 turbo up-pipe clamp

Features

• Direct drop-in fit — no fab, no custom lines
• SPOOLOGIC SL-220-012 7+7 billet compressor wheel — 59x82x87.5mm extended-tip geometry for improved airflow and throttle response
• Ceramic coated turbine housing and center section — reduces under-hood heat and protects the CHRA from oil coking
• 72.5/66.4mm turbine wheel with 15mm vane height
• New electronic VGT solenoid, unison ring, and vanes installed — not reman’d
• Approximately 20-30 RWHP and 10-15 lb-ft of torque over a healthy factory turbo
• Extreme duty journal bearings, 360-degree thrust bearing, step gap seal rings, VSR balanced
• Oil feed and drain lines, mounting hardware, and turbo clamps included
• No core charge — ever
• Built brand new, never remanufactured

Fits 2003 6.0L Powerstroke

• 2003 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty 6.0L Powerstroke
• 2003 Ford Excursion 6.0L Powerstroke

Turbo Applications

• Replaces factory GT3782VA (2003 6.0L Powerstroke, early-build Super Duty and Excursion) — Stock Plus billet upgrade

Replaces Factory OEM Part Numbers

• 3C3Z-6K682-CCRM / 3C3Z6K682CCRM
• 725390-5006S
• TC-13-RM / TC13RM

⚠ Not For Sale In California

Emissions Notice: Not CARB approved. Not legal for sale or use in the state of California.

1-Year Limited Warranty

Every SPOOLOGIC turbocharger is covered by a 1-Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. Warranty coverage requires that the unit first be shipped back to SPOOLOGIC for inspection. If SPOOLOGIC determines the failure was caused by a defect in materials or workmanship, the turbocharger will be repaired or replaced at SPOOLOGIC’s discretion. Warranty does not cover damage from foreign object debris, oil starvation, contaminated oil, extended oil change intervals, over-boosting, over-fueling, improper installation, use outside the listed fitment, cosmetic wear, coating discoloration, or normal heat cycling marks. Warranty does not cover labor, shipping, towing, downtime, or any other costs outside the turbocharger itself.