ATS Diesel Aurora 3000 VFR Turbocharger

The Ultimate "Bulletproof" VGT Upgrade for Ford 6.0L Power Stroke (2003-2007)

Why the ATS Aurora 3000 VFR Beats the Competition

When your factory 6.0L turbo fails, you face a critical choice: buy a standard replacement that will eventually fail the same way, buy an aggressive race turbo that requires expensive custom software, or fix the problem permanently. While many aftermarket upgrade options focus solely on oversized wheel geometry that can induce lazy low-end lag on daily-driven trucks, the ATS Aurora 3000 VFR (Variable Factory Replacement) is engineered to be the ultimate heavy-duty workhorse.

Optimized with a highly responsive 58mm billet compressor wheel, the Aurora 3000 VFR delivers massive air-volume capacity to lower Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGTs) while maintaining lightning-fast spool-up. Best of all? It functions as a true 100% plug-and-play upgrade that works flawlessly on stock Ford programming—no expensive custom tuning files required.

Engineered Upgrades to Eliminate Factory Failures

• Billet Stainless Steel Unison Ring: Say goodbye to the number-one killer of 6.0L turbos. ATS replaces the failure-prone factory cast ring with a premium billet stainless steel unison ring that drastically resists rust, corrosion, and carbon soot buildup, ensuring your VGT vanes never stick or bind.
• Upgraded HSM Iron Housings: Both the bearing housing and turbine housing are cast from ultra-durable High Silicon Molybdenum (HSM) iron, then finished with a high-temperature ceramic coating. This eliminates the metal distortion and cracking common to factory Garrett units under heavy towing loads.
• Heavy-Duty Thrust Bearing Pack: Designed to withstand extreme continuous boost pressures, the upgraded severe-duty internal bearings eliminate premature axial wear, protecting your engine from catastrophic oil seal failure.
• High-Flow Inconel Vanes: Utilizing a 316 Stainless Steel, thin-profile Inconel vane architecture, this turbo reduces rotating mass for near-instantaneous throttle response while maximizing exhaust velocity to clear out smoke.
• Complete Drop-In Assembly: Includes a brand-new pre-calibrated VGT solenoid actuator and replacement O-rings right out of the box. No reusing old electrical components, no pedestal swaps, and no modifications required.

Critical Fitment — Select Your Model Year

Ford altered the turbo mounting pedestal layout mid-production. Please select the correct version for your truck:

• 2003 - Early 2004 Build: Fits trucks with the ICP sensor located at the rear of the engine under the turbo (Engine build dates up to 09/29/2003).
• 2004.5 - 2007 Build: Fits late-model trucks with the ICP sensor located on the passenger side valve cover (Engine build dates 09/30/2003 and later).

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Turbocharger Architecture	Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT / VFR)
Compressor Inducer Size	58mm Performance Billet
Max Airflow Capacity	Approx. 65 lbs/min (Supports up to 475HP)
Core Charge	$0.00 (No Core Required)
Tuning Required	No (Compatible with Stock or Custom Tunes)
Included Actuator	Yes, New OEM-Grade VGT Solenoid Pre-Installed

OEM & Interchange Part Numbers (Direct Replacement)

This ATS Aurora 3000 VFR turbo is a direct, bolt-on replacement upgrade for the following factory Ford, International, and Garrett Motion part numbers:

Vehicle Fitment	Interchange / Cross-Reference Part Numbers
2003 - Early 2004 (Garrett GT3782VA)	Ford Motorcraft OEM: 3C3Z-6K682-CCRM, 3C3Z-6K682-CC, 3C3Z-6K682-CBRM, 3C3Z-6K682-BARM, 3C3Z-6K682-AARM Navistar / International: 1832160C91, 1837984C91, 1840054C98, 1846764C91 Garrett Motion: 725390-5006S, 725390-9006S
2004.5 - 2007 (Garrett GT3782VA / GT3788VA)	Ford Motorcraft OEM: 5C3Z-6K682-CCRM, 5C3Z-6K682-DA Navistar / International: 1832255C91, 1832255C92, 1876493C91 Garrett Motion: 743250-5025S, 743250-9025S