HPT Buick F3 7170 Turbo (1200 HP)
The HPT bolt-on Buick F3 7170 turbocharger can support up to 1200 horsepower. Features a ceramic ball bearing system, ported-shroud compressor cover and cast stainless steel 3-bolt Buick exhaust housing. HPT's QST delivers some of the quickest spool-up data ever seen!
Vehicle Fitment:
1986-1987 Grand National, T-Type, Turbo Trans-Am
Factory style 3-bolt manifold
Features:
• F3 Compressor Cover with Ported Shroud
• 2618 Aluminum Compressor Wheel
• 713C Inconel Turbine Wheel
• Cast Iron Bearing Housing with Integrated Back Plate
• Ceramic Dual Ball Bearing System
• Investment Cast Stainless Steel 3-Bolt Buick Exhaust Housing
• Wastegate Provision (Fits popular 44mm-46mm Wastegates)
• Wastegate Block-Off Plate & V-Band Clamp Included
• QST Quick Spool Technology
| Part Numberxxxxxxx | MAX HP |
CW Inducer (mm) |
CW Exducer (mm) |
CC Inlet |
CC Outlet/ Discharge |
TW Inducer (mm) |
TW Exducer (mm) |
TH Inlet |
TH Outlet/ Discharge |
TH A/R |
| F3-7170-70BS | 1200 | 71 | - | 4" | 3" | - | 70 | Buick 3-Bolt | Buick | 0.70 |
CW = Compressor Wheel
CC = Compressor Cover
TW = Turbine Wheel
TH = Turbine Housing
Suggested External Wastegate:
HPT suggests the Turbosmart WG45 GenV HyperGate Lite 45mm Wastegate with 14 PSI Spring with their Buick turbochargers.
Install Accessories (sold separately):
• HPT Buick 3-Bolt Copper Gasket & Studs
• HPT/FTS Buick Turbo Oil Drain and Feed Line Kit
F3 Buick Oil Drain Fitting (10ORB):
The new HPT F3 Buick housings are tapped for 10 ORB and have 2" bolt hole spacing.
HPT offers this special 10 ORB Inverted Oil Drain Fitting that threads right into the bearing housing.
HPT recommends using a 8AN drain line for the F3 Buick turbos.
F3 Buick Oil Feed Line (-4AN):
The HPT F3 Buick turbos are internally restricted with a built in -4AN male oil inlet feed fitting that should not be removed.
Images:
Photos are for representation only. Each turbo will vary based on specs and housing options.
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