BorgWarner 179172 AirWerks S400SX3 SFWD Turbocharger 71mm Billet

The BorgWarner 179172 is a high-performance AirWerks S400SX3 SFWD (Sport Front Wheel Drive) turbocharger featuring a 71mm forged-milled billet compressor wheel. This supercore assembly is engineered for competitive motorsports applications and is a popular choice among sport front-wheel-drive class racers competing in events nationwide.

Key Specifications:

• Compressor wheel inducer: 71.08mm (2.80 inches)
• Turbine wheel outer diameter: 83.47mm (3.29 inches)
• Turbine wheel inducer: 74.29mm (2.92 inches)
• 100/83 trim configuration
• T4 flange compatibility
• Power rating: 1000+ horsepower capable

Advanced Performance Features:

• Extended tip technology compressor wheel for increased pressure ratio, efficiency, and airflow
• Forged-milled billet construction reduces rotating mass for faster spool-up
• Twin hydrodynamic journal bearing design for durability and longevity
• Lightweight compressor wheel with optimized weight reduction at outer edges to minimize inertia
• High-flow S400SX3 turbine wheel for exceptional exhaust energy flow
• Extended tip blades over 20% taller than standard 50 trim design
• Ported shroud housing with integrated features for improved efficiency

The BorgWarner AirWerks series utilizes extended tip technology that effectively increases pressure ratios and efficiencies normally only achievable with larger, slower-spooling turbochargers, all while maintaining quick spool characteristics. This supercore is designed for drag racing, pulling, and extreme performance applications where reliable, brute-force induction is essential.