Description
Genuine Garrett GT4088 High Pressure Turbocharger – CAT C13 KCB – PN 752538-5013S
OEM Garrett Replacement High Pressure Turbo for Caterpillar C13 KCB Engines
The Garrett 752538-5013S is the genuine OEM high-pressure turbocharger used on Caterpillar C13 KCB ACERT engines. Designed by Garrett specifically for Caterpillar's sequential turbocharging system, this turbocharger delivers the factory performance, reliability, and airflow characteristics required to keep your C13 operating as intended.
Unlike aftermarket copies and questionable remanufactured units, this is a genuine Garrett turbocharger built to OEM specifications. Whether you're replacing a failed turbocharger, restoring lost performance, or repairing a CAT ACERT compound turbo system, the 752538-0005 provides a direct bolt-on solution with no modifications required.
As the high-pressure turbocharger in the ACERT system, this unit plays a critical role in low RPM boost production, throttle response, drivability, exhaust temperature control, and overall engine efficiency.
Features
✔ Genuine Garrett OEM Turbocharger
✔ Direct Replacement for CAT C13 KCB Engines
✔ GT4088 Turbocharger Platform
✔ Factory High Pressure ACERT Turbo
✔ Direct Bolt-On Installation
✔ OEM Fit and Performance
✔ Fully Balanced Garrett Rotating Assembly
✔ No Core Charge Required
✔ Brand New Unit
✔ Ready to Install
Why Choose a Genuine Garrett Turbo?
The Caterpillar ACERT twin-turbo system relies heavily on proper turbocharger matching. Installing the correct Garrett high-pressure turbocharger ensures:
- Factory boost response
- Proper turbocharger staging
- Reduced exhaust temperatures
- Improved fuel efficiency
- OEM drivability
- Maximum durability
Many aftermarket replacements simply cannot match the engineering and calibration of the original Garrett unit. When reliability matters, genuine Garrett remains the benchmark.
The Role of the High Pressure Turbo
On the Caterpillar C13 ACERT engine, the high-pressure turbocharger is responsible for generating boost during lower engine speeds and transitional load conditions.
This helps provide:
- Improved low-end torque
- Faster acceleration
- Reduced turbo lag
- Lower exhaust gas temperatures
- Improved overall engine efficiency
When the high-pressure turbo begins to fail, symptoms often include excessive smoke, sluggish acceleration, low boost pressure, elevated EGTs, and poor fuel economy.
Direct Replacement For
| 2394020 | 7525380015 | 239-4020 | 752538-0010 | 752538-9002 |
| 2395652 | 7525380016 | 239-5652 | 752538-0011 | 752538-9003 |
| 2395653 | 7525385001 | 239-5653 | 752538-0012 | 752538-9004 |
| 2421290 | 7525385002 | 242-1290 | 752538-0013 | 752538-9005 |
| 2524588 | 7525385003 | 252-4588 | 752538-0014 | 752538-9006 |
| 2524589 | 7525385004 | 252-4589 | 752538-0015 | 752538-9007 |
| 2524590 | 7525385005 | 252-4590 | 752538-0016 | 752538-9008 |
| 2524591 | 7525385006 | 252-4591 | 752538-5001 | 752538-9009 |
| 2592397 | 7525385007 | 259-2397 | 752538-5001S | 752538-9010 |
| 2592398 | 7525385008 | 259-2398 | 752538-5002 | 752538-9011 |
| 2592399 | 7525385009 | 259-2399 | 752538-5002S | 752538-9012 |
| 2592400 | 7525385010 | 259-2400 | 752538-5003 | 752538-9013 |
| 2847707 | 7525385011 | 284-7707 | 752538-5003S | 752538-9014 |
| 2847708 | 7525385012 | 284-7708 | 752538-5004 | 752538-9015 |
| 2847709 | 7525385013 | 284-7709 | 752538-5004S | 752538-9016 |
| 2847710 | 7525385014 | 284-7710 | 752538-5005 | 7525385001S |
| 1700250053 | 7525385015 | 500\055 | 752538-5005S | 7525385002S |
| 7512110001 | 7525385016 | 500\515 | 752538-5006 | 7525385003S |
| 7512110002 | 7525389001 | 751211-0001 | 752538-5006S | 7525385004S |
| 7512110003 | 7525389002 | 751211-0002 | 752538-5007 | 7525385005S |
| 7512115001 | 7525389003 | 751211-0003 | 752538-5007S | 7525385006S |
| 7512115002 | 7525389004 | 751211-5001 | 752538-5008 | 7525385007S |
| 7512115003 | 7525389005 | 751211-5002 | 752538-5008S | 7525385008S |
| 7512119001 | 7525389006 | 751211-5002S | 752538-5009 | 7525385009S |
| 7512119002 | 7525389007 | 751211-5003 | 752538-5009S | 7525385010S |
| 7512119003 | 7525389008 | 751211-5003S | 752538-5010 | 7525385011S |
| 7525380001 | 7525389009 | 751211-9001 | 752538-5010S | 7525385012S |
| 7525380002 | 7525389010 | 751211-9002 | 752538-5011 | 7525385013S |
| 7525380003 | 7525389011 | 751211-9003 | 752538-5011S | 7525385014S |
| 7525380004 | 7525389012 | 7512115002S | 752538-5012 | 7525385015S |
| 7525380005 | 7525389013 | 7512115003S | 752538-5012S | 7525385016S |
| 7525380006 | 7525389014 | 752538-0001 | 752538-5013 | |
| 7525380007 | 7525389015 | 752538-0002 | 752538-5013S | |
| 7525380008 | 7525389016 | 752538-0003 | 752538-5014 | |
| 7525380009 | 10R-8733 | 752538-0004 | 752538-5014S | |
| 7525380010 | 10R2473 | 752538-0005 | 752538-5015 | |
| 7525380011 | 10R2862 | 752538-0006 | 752538-5015S | |
| 7525380012 | 10R8733 | 752538-0007 | 752538-5016 | |
| 7525380013 | 10R 8733 | 752538-0008 | 752538-5016S | |
| 7525380014 | 170-025-0053 | 752538-0009 | 752538-9001 |
Vehicle & Engine Applications
- Caterpillar C13 KCB Engines
- Heavy Duty On-Highway Trucks
- Commercial Transport Applications
- Industrial Equipment Utilizing C13 KCB Engines
Momentum Worx Notes
The Garrett 752538-5013S is the exact OEM-style replacement turbocharger for Caterpillar C13 KCB engines equipped with the factory ACERT compound turbo system.
If you're looking to restore factory performance and reliability, a genuine Garrett turbocharger is the best solution. Unlike lower-quality aftermarket alternatives, this turbo maintains the proper airflow characteristics and boost response engineered specifically for the CAT ACERT platform.
Brand new, genuine Garrett, and ready to install.