Got it
We use cookies to collect statistics and improve your experience. Learn more.
Spare parts reviews ➔ All comparisons ➔ BorgWarner ➔ APR

Turbocharger BorgWarner or APR

Reviews
All
BorgWarner
APR
BorgWarner › Turbocharger
Frequent_Sea16
  • Power:
Rating 5.0

I went with a BorgWarner S257SXE... 515hp at all 4 wheels on Ethanol at around 21 psi. Spools faster than OEM twins.

Pros: faster spool, high horsepower
Vehicle: Nissan Skyline
Part number: S257SXE
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
BorgWarner › Turbocharger
RudbeckiaIS
Rating 4.0

The absolute cheapest brand new turbocharger you can buy for those engines is an aftermarket BorgWarner and will set you back no less than €1000 + shipping.

Pros: brand new turbocharger
Cons: expensive, aftermarket
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
APR › Turbocharger
Dieseldog12
  • Power:
Rating 4.0

Currently at 97K, went APR 87 IS20 at 81K about this time last year. Was 87 stg 1 IS12 at 64K spring 2021. So far only issues was wastegate related from my used turbo, and oil consumption.

Cons: wastegate issues, oil consumption
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 97000 km
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
APR › Turbocharger
B787Driver
  • Power:
Rating 4.0

About a year ago, I installed the DTR6054, HPFP and LPFP, APR's Intercooler, intake, and of course the necessary tune and TCU tune to run the car on 93. I have quite enjoyed it over the last year, but it did lose some of the punch at low RPM that it had with the IS38 turbo and Stage 1 tune.

Pros: enjoyed it over the year
Cons: lost punch at low RPM
Mileage: 30000 km
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
APR › Turbocharger
Belthasar
  • Power:
Rating 3.0

After the stage 1 APR tune almost immediately roasted my IS12's wastegate, I'm about 4 months into an APR stage 3 IS20 setup. Aside from a persistently unenjoyable power delivery, the car's been reliable so far.

Pros: car's been reliable
Cons: unenjoyable power delivery
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
BorgWarner › Turbocharger
anti-health
  • Power:
  • Noise:
  • Smoke:
Rating 0.5

3 weeks after posting this and my turbo locked up on the hot-side... Car ran 10 degrees hot out of nowhere and then a loud pop followed. Checked everything and it seemed okay. Except the turbine wheel didn't want to spin. Absolutely locked up. Friend driving behind me saw more black smoke than usual during the pull followed by a blue-white "puff" which we agree is when the turbo died.

Cons: turbo locked up, loud pop, turbine wheel didn't spin, turbo died
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
1 2 3

Write your review

Help others - share your experience with this part.

Other comparisons
VS

Turbocharger BorgWarner or Garrett

VS

Turbocharger OEM Volkswagen or Garrett

VS

Turbocharger Garrett or APR

VS

Turbocharger OEM Volkswagen or BorgWarner

VS

Turbocharger OEM Volkswagen or APR

Show all

Which turbocharger to choose — BorgWarner or APR?

If choosing turbocharger across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

We compare turbocharger across these categories:

Comparison of turbocharger BorgWarner and APR
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which turbocharger are better — APR or BorgWarner?

In March 2026 on PartReview, turbocharger BorgWarner were overall better than APR.

  1. BorgWarner received a PR Score of 70 out of 100, and APR scored 75 points.
  2. BorgWarner ranked 2 in the overall ranking, and APR ranked 3.
  3. The average rating is higher for APR (3.7) than for APR (3.7).

Which turbocharger are more popular — BorgWarner or APR?

In March 2026 on PartReview, turbocharger BorgWarner were overall more popular than APR.

By vote balance, turbocharger BorgWarner surpassed APR:

  • For BorgWarner, the ratio of positive (41) to negative (17) votes is 24 votes.
  • For APR, the ratio of positive (27) to negative (9) votes is 18 votes.

By number of reviews, turbocharger BorgWarner surpassed APR:

Which turbocharger do car owners prefer — BorgWarner or APR?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, turbocharger BorgWarner led more car-specific ratings than APR:

BorgWarner are chosen by owners of cars such as: Audi S3, and others.

Turbocharger APR have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.

Other comparisons of turbocharger

If this comparison didn’t fully answer your question, there are many others on PartReview.

For example, comparisons of turbocharger BorgWarner with: Garrett, OEM Volkswagen.

Also available: comparisons of turbocharger APR with: Garrett, OEM Volkswagen.

You can also see who is better among other turbocharger manufacturers: BorgWarner or Garrett, OEM Volkswagen or Garrett, Garrett or APR, OEM Volkswagen or BorgWarner, OEM Volkswagen or APR.

Loading...
›