Upgrade your LLY Duramax with the KC Vortex Stage 1 Turbo, engineered as a true drop-in stock-appearing performance replacement. Featuring an advanced 63.5mm billet compressor wheel and 64mm high-flow turbine, this turbo delivers improved spool-up, cooler EGTs, stronger towing performance, and increased airflow for enhanced daily driving power. Designed to maintain factory fitment, it bolts directly in place of the OE Garrett unit with no fabrication required.
KC Turbos incorporates years of R&D into this Vortex design, optimizing compressor geometry, vane efficiency, and thrust bearing durability. The upgraded 10-blade turbine provides quick acceleration while supporting strong top-end power. Paired with proper tuning, this turbo offers a reliable performance gain without sacrificing drivability, making it the ideal upgrade for towing, work trucks, or street performance builds.
Features:
- Upgraded 63.5mm billet compressor wheel delivers improved airflow
- High flow 64mm 10 blade turbine wheel increases power and response
- Faster spool up for stronger low end torque and acceleration
- Improved boost control for consistent drivability and stability
- Upgraded 360 thrust bearing increases durability under load
- Cooler EGTs support towing and sustained heavy use reliably
- Direct bolt in turbocharger maintains stock style fitment fully
- Supports daily driving towing and performance applications
Specifications:
- Brand: KC Turbos
- Compressor wheel: 63.5mm billet extended-tip design
- Turbine wheel: 64mm 10-blade high-flow wheel
- Bearing system: Upgraded 360-degree thrust bearing
- Exhaust housing: Factory-style drop-in OE replacement
- Max application: Daily driving and towing focused turbo
- Construction: CNC machined housings and internals
- Compatibility: Works with factory up-pipes and manifolds
- Performance: Faster spool and improved boost efficiency
Included:
- (1) KC Vortex Stage 1 Turbocharger
Fitment:
- 2004.5-2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.6L LLY Duramax 4WD
- 2004.5-2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 6.6L LLY Duramax 4WD
- 2004.5-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 6.6L LLY Duramax 4WD
- 2004.5-2006 GMC Sierra 3500 6.6L LLY Duramax 4WD
Notes:
- 1 Year Unlimited Mile Warranty
- This Product Is Not For Sale, Use Or Distribution In California!
- Turbocharger does NOT include an actuator; reuse your OE actuator
- Custom tuning strongly recommended for best performance
- Replaces OE part numbers: 12723305 and 12723083
- LLY models require Garrett Vane Position Sensor Adapter 771864-0001 (not included)