Description
Premium aftermarket replacement turbocharger from PAI Industries. The PAI 381212E is a brand-new GTA4088BS turbocharger designed as a direct replacement for Caterpillar part number 259-2400 (2592400) on C13 ACERT engines. This turbo delivers reliable boost pressure and performance for heavy-duty on-highway and vocational applications powered by the Cat C13.
Signs You Need a New Turbocharger
- Excessive black or blue exhaust smoke under load
- Noticeable loss of power or slow acceleration
- Whining, grinding, or siren-like noise from the turbo housing
- Oil leaking from turbo inlet or outlet connections
- Check engine light with turbo boost pressure fault codes
Specifications
| Manufacturer | PAI Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 381212E |
| Part Type | Turbocharger |
| Condition | New |
| Turbo Model | GTA4088BS |
| OEM Reference | Caterpillar 259-2400 (2592400) |
| Engine Compatibility | Caterpillar C13 ACERT |
| Engine Serial Prefixes | 130, JAM, KCB, LEE, 8YL, 9SZ, KCA, CLL, TZM |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Caterpillar: 259-2400 (2592400)
- Caterpillar: 284-7707 (2847707)
- Caterpillar: 252-4590 (2524590)
- Caterpillar: 10R-2862 (10R2862)
- Caterpillar: 10R-8733 (10R8733)
- Caterpillar: 10R-2473 (10R2473)
- BorgWarner: 752538-5009S
Applications
This turbocharger fits Caterpillar C13 ACERT engines found in:
- Kenworth T660, T800, W900 (2005–2010 with C13 ACERT)
- Peterbilt 365, 367, 386, 388, 389 (2005–2010 with C13 ACERT)
- Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado (2005–2010 with C13 ACERT)
- Caterpillar vocational and industrial equipment with C13 ACERT
Verify your engine serial number and configuration before ordering to confirm fitment.
