Hybrid (performance) turbocharger
BorgWarner 5438 988 0008 Hybrid Turbocharger
BorgWarner 5438 988 0008 (also written 54389880008) is a hybrid (performance) turbocharger for Alfa Romeo Fiat 1598 ccm, 88 kW 120 BHP. Hybrid stage 1 - approx. 170 HP£1,042 inc. VAT, with 12 months warranty.
Hybrid (performance) turbocharger
A hybrid turbo keeps the original housing but has upgraded internals, so it flows more air and makes more power than the standard turbo. It is not a turbo for hybrid cars.
Standard version of the same number: BorgWarner 5438 988 0008 Turbocharger.
£1,232 to pay today: £1,042 + £190 refundable surcharge. The £190 surcharge is a deposit for your old turbo. We refund it in full when we receive your old turbocharger back.
Target power: approx. 170 HP at the crank, with an ECU remap set up for this turbo.
What we upgrade
- Billet (CNC-machined) compressor wheel
- Reworked turbine wheel for lower back-pressure
- High-speed balanced and flow tested
What your car needs
- ECU remap for the new turbo
- Fuel system upgrade (injectors / pump)
- Freer-flowing exhaust / downpipe
£1,473 to pay today: £1,283 + £190 refundable surcharge. The £190 surcharge is a deposit for your old turbo. We refund it in full when we receive your old turbocharger back.
Target power: approx. 190 HP at the crank, with an ECU remap set up for this turbo.
What we upgrade
- Billet (CNC-machined) compressor wheel
- Larger, high-flow turbine wheel
- Reworked turbine wheel for lower back-pressure
- High-speed balanced and flow tested
What your car needs
- ECU remap for the new turbo
- Fuel system upgrade (injectors / pump)
- Freer-flowing exhaust / downpipe
- 12 months warranty
- Reconditioned, balanced and tested in our own workshop
- Free next-day UK delivery on stock items
- 14-day returns on unused, unfitted turbochargers
BorgWarner 5438 988 0008 part numbers and OE references
The same turbocharger is listed under several numbers. If any number below is on your turbo or your quote, this is the part. Numbers are shown without spaces and, in brackets, as printed on the part or in the catalogue.
| Type | Brand | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | BorgWarner | 54389880008 (5438 988 0008) |
| Other versions of this number | BorgWarner | 54389700008, 54389710008, 54389800008, 54389900008 |
| Interchange number | BorgWarner | 54389700026, 54389880026, 54389900026 |
| OE number | Fiat | 55263023, 55266228 |
| OE number | Fiat / GM | 55254234 |
| OE number | Suzuki | 1390055P01 |
| Reference number | Fiat | 46339846, 71796386, 71796389, 71796858 |
| Reference number | Opel | 95521388, 95528359 |
| Reference number | Other | 5254234, 095521388, 095528359 |
BorgWarner 5438 988 0008 hybrid: stages compared
Same turbo, same vehicles. Higher stages make more power and need more supporting modifications.
| Stage | Target power | Price inc. VAT | Refundable surcharge | Warranty | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid stage 1 - approx. 170 HPHybrid turbo built in our workshop: upgraded internals in the original housing | approx. 170 HP | £1,042 | £190 | 12 months | 2-3 weeks |
| Hybrid stage 2 - approx. 190 HPHybrid turbo built in our workshop: upgraded internals in the original housing | approx. 190 HP | £1,283 | £190 | 12 months | 2-3 weeks |
BorgWarner 5438 988 0008: details
| Turbo manufacturer | BorgWarner |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid (performance) turbocharger |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine capacity | 1.6 l |
| Engine power | 84-131 HP |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Prices and stock last checked .
Questions about BorgWarner 5438 988 0008
What is a hybrid turbocharger?
A hybrid turbo is a performance turbocharger: the original housing with upgraded internals, built to flow more air and make more power than the standard unit. It has nothing to do with hybrid (petrol-electric) cars.
Is 54389700008 the same turbo as 5438 988 0008?
Yes. 54389700008, 54389710008, 54389800008 and 54389900008 are other ways of writing 5438 988 0008 or later versions of the same number. Vehicle manufacturers list this turbo under their own OE numbers: 55263023, 55266228, 55254234 and 1390055P01.
How does the exchange surcharge work?
Our turbochargers are sold on exchange. A refundable surcharge of £190 is added to your order and refunded in full when we receive your old turbo.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Delivery is free. A hybrid turbo in stock is dispatched the next working day. Hybrid turbos built to order take 2-3 weeks in our workshop.
Can I return a turbocharger?
Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery and return the turbocharger unused and unfitted for a refund; you pay the return postage. If a turbo is faulty, it is covered by the 12 months warranty.
What warranty do I get?
12 months on this turbocharger.