PAI 381181 Turbocharger – Caterpillar 3116 6.6L (215 HP)

The PAI 381181 is a premium aftermarket turbocharger for Caterpillar 3116 6.6L diesel engines rated at 215 horsepower. Based on the BorgWarner S2EGL platform, this turbocharger is a direct replacement for Caterpillar 0R6724 and all associated part numbers in the 3116 turbo lineage. It is engineered to restore factory boost pressure and performance in medium-duty truck, vocational, and industrial applications powered by the CAT 3116.

Signs You Need a New Turbocharger

• Excessive black or blue smoke from the exhaust under acceleration
• Noticeable loss of power, slow boost buildup, or inability to maintain highway speed
• Whining, grinding, or unusual noise from the turbocharger housing
• Oil leaking from the turbo compressor or turbine seals
• Oil consumption increase without external leaks
• Boost pressure below specification or fluctuating readings

Specifications

Cross References

This turbocharger replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:

• Caterpillar: 0R6724, 0R-6724, 103-0652, 1030652, 103-0651, 1030651, 101-4552, 1014552
• BorgWarner: 178070 (new), 478070 (reman), 166810 (superseded), 166811 (superseded)
• Mack: 7536-166810

Applications

This turbocharger fits Caterpillar 3116 6.6L engines (215 HP) found in:

• Chevrolet Kodiak / GMC TopKick (1990–2002)
• Ford F600, F650, F700, F750 (1993–2003)
• Freightliner FL50, FL60, FL70, FL80, Business Class
• Peterbilt medium-duty models with CAT 3116
• Kenworth medium-duty models with CAT 3116
• Thomas Built and Blue Bird school buses with CAT 3116
• Caterpillar industrial and vocational equipment with 3116 engine

Installation Notes

• Inspect and flush all oil supply and return lines before installing the new turbocharger — restricted oil flow is the leading cause of premature turbo failure
• Check the oil return line for kinks, carbon buildup, or restrictions that could cause oil to back up into the bearing housing
• Pre-lubricate the turbo by filling the oil inlet with clean engine oil before startup
• Inspect the intake and exhaust piping for debris or damage that could enter the compressor or turbine wheel
• Allow the engine to idle for 2–3 minutes after installation to establish proper oil flow before increasing RPM

This turbocharger is specifically for CAT 3116 engines rated at 215 HP. The 3116 was offered in multiple horsepower ratings with different turbocharger configurations. Verify your engine serial number prefix and horsepower rating before ordering to confirm fitment.

Handling Time
At All Pro Truck Parts we do our best to ship all orders the same day for orders placed before 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. Same-day shipment is never guaranteed. For standard UPS shipping, you will typically receive your package in 1 - 5 business days. Shipping times are never guaranteed and All Pro Truck Parts is not responsible for lost or delayed shipments by the carrier. Carrier times vary by distance from shipment origin and may change without prior notice. Shipping price is calculated from package dimensions and weight. Calculated rates for orders will be available at checkout. Orders placed after 12:00 PM CST on Fridays will not be fulfilled until the following business day, Monday morning barring a holiday.

Next Day Air Shipments
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Incorrect Shipping Prices
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Shipping Destinations
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Damaged Shipments
All Pro Truck Parts is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit - responsibility for damaged shipments lies with the carrier. However, we are glad to assist by filing a claim with the carrier on your behalf.

If your package arrives damaged, please do the following:

1. Refuse delivery if the package is visibly damaged at the time of arrival, and note the damage with the driver.
2. If the damage is discovered after delivery, photograph the outer packaging BEFORE opening the box, then photograph the contents showing the damage.
3. Keep all original packaging, including boxes, packing materials, and labels. Carriers may require an inspection before approving a claim.
4. Notify us within 48 hours of delivery by submitting a damaged shipment report at help.allprotruckparts.com/damaged-shipment.

Once a claim has been filed, resolution is determined by the carrier. Refunds and replacements for damaged shipments will only be issued after the carrier approves the claim. Failure to report damage within 48 hours, discarding the original packaging, or opening a visibly damaged package without photographing it first may result in the carrier denying the claim, in which case we are unable to refund or replace the item.

Shipping Services

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Returns
All Pro Truck Parts offers lifetime returns for any reason on NEW, UNOPENED items in the original packaging, with exceptions (see restocking fee, excluded categories, used items, sale items and special order items below).
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Restocking fee and return shipping
Returns of new, unopened items are subject to a 20% restocking fee, which is deducted from your refund. You pay the shipping to send the item back, and shipping costs are not refunded.

Excluded categories
Engines cannot be returned. If one is defective, see defective parts (warranty) below.

Used items (if applicable)
Items marked as USED at the time of sale will be accepted for return up to 30 days from the date of sale.

Defective parts (warranty)
A part that fails is handled through the manufacturer's warranty process, not as a return. The manufacturer reviews the claim and decides whether the part is defective for the application it was purchased for. If you need a part right away, you will need to purchase a replacement rather than wait on the warranty review. Start a warranty claim at help.allprotruckparts.com.

Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded. Sale items cannot be refunded.

Special order items (if applicable)
Special order items may be eligible for a refund. The decision to accept a special order item for refund is left solely to the All Pro Truck Parts management team.

How to start a return
Start your return online at help.allprotruckparts.com/returns with your email or phone number and order number. Questions? Text us at (903) 527-5854 or email sales@allprotruckparts.com.
Ship your return to: All Pro Truck Parts, 3948 Interstate 30 W, Caddo Mills TX 75135, United States.
You are responsible for paying the shipping costs to return your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you are shipping an item over $75, we advise using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Refunds
Once your returned item is received and inspected, we will send you an email to let you know we received it and whether your refund is approved.
If approved, your refund will be processed and credited to your credit card or original method of payment within 7 business days. For orders paid on our card terminal, text or email us to start the refund.

"Free Shipping" orders
If we paid the shipping on your order ("Free Shipping"), the cost of shipping it to you will be deducted from your refund when the item is returned and inspected.

Exchanges
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, start it at help.allprotruckparts.com/returns or text or email us, and send your item to the return address above.

Read our full return policy.