Description
The PAI ETC-9277 is a brand-new Genuine PAI turbocharger for Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L engines, replacing OEM number 23528059 and more than 40 related Detroit Diesel references. It is a Garrett GTA4202-style wastegated replacement covering both Garrett- and BorgWarner-numbered OE units used on the 12.7L, built in an ISO 9001 U.S. facility and backed by PAI’s 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Sold outright — no core charge. Also offered by PAI as Excel-line EM92770 with a 1-year warranty.
Symptoms of a Failing Turbocharger
- Low boost, sluggish throttle response, and loss of power on grades
- Excessive black smoke, or blue smoke from oil passing worn turbo seals
- Whining or grinding noise from the turbocharger that rises with RPM
- Engine oil pooling in the compressor housing, intake piping, or charge air cooler
- Excessive radial or axial shaft play in the rotating assembly
- Stuck or fluttering wastegate causing overboost or underboost codes
Specifications
| Manufacturer | PAI Industries (Genuine PAI line) |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ETC-9277 |
| Alternate PAI Number | EM92770 (Excel line, 1-year warranty) |
| Part Type | Turbocharger, wastegated |
| Turbo Style | Garrett GTA4202-style replacement |
| Primary OEM Reference | Detroit Diesel 23528059 |
| Condition | New (not remanufactured) — no core charge |
| Warranty | 2 Years / Unlimited Mileage |
Cross References
| Detroit Diesel | 23528059 (also referenced as R23528059 reman), 23522188, 23522189, 23522190, 23522191, 23522306, 23522312, 23523040, 23524103, 23525462, 23525463, 23525464, 23526016, 23526017, 23526271, 23526272, 23526679, 23526681, 23526682, 23526885, 23528052, 23528053, 23528054, 23528055, 23528056, 23528057, 23528058, 23528060, 23528062, 23528063, 23528064, 23528065, 23528066, 23528067, 23528069, 23528089, 23528512, 23529103, 23534004, 23535324, 23537304 |
|---|---|
| BorgWarner | 172743, 174929, 172253 |
| Garrett | 714788-5005, 714792-5002S, 714792-5004, 702015-5003, 702015-5005, 702468-5003, 702885-5002 |
| Mack | 3316-7020155001, 7536-172743 |
| Navistar | 2585839C91 |
Applications
- Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L on-highway engines — factory-fitted on higher-horsepower ratings (up to about 500 HP) from the late 1990s pre-EGR era; match your original turbo part number
Verify part number and engine application before ordering to confirm fitment.









