Product Introduction: A wastegate-type turbocharger with a cast-aluminum compressor housing and cast-iron turbine housing. It features a precision-balanced compressor wheel, a hydraulic wastegate actuator (connected via the blue control hose), and a floating bearing system for high-speed operation. The unit is calibrated to provide optimal boost pressure across the engine’s RPM range.

Product Function: Compresses incoming air to increase the engine’s air intake, allowing more fuel to be burned efficiently and significantly boosting power output and torque. The wastegate actuator regulates boost pressure to prevent overloading the engine, ensuring reliable performance and protecting components from damage.

Turbocharger 3776282 for Cummins ISF3.8 Engine – Premium Performance, Factory-Direct Pricing

When your fleet depends on the Cummins ISF3.8 engine, every component must deliver without compromise. The Turbocharger 3776282 is precision-engineered to restore full boost pressure, optimize fuel atomization, and extend engine service life — keeping your trucks on the road and your bottom line intact. Sourced directly from METTLEAD Truck Parts, this turbocharger combines OEM-grade quality with competitive pricing that procurement managers demand.

Why This Turbocharger 3776282 Outperforms Expectations

The Cummins ISF3.8 engine powers light-to-medium-duty commercial vehicles across demanding operating environments — from urban delivery routes to long-haul corridors. A failing turbocharger doesn’t just reduce power; it cascades into higher fuel consumption, excessive exhaust temperatures, and accelerated engine wear. The Turbocharger 3776282 is built to eliminate those risks before they become costly downtime.

Key Features and Benefits

• Precision-Balanced Rotor Assembly: Each compressor and turbine wheel is dynamically balanced to ≤0.1 g·mm residual imbalance, ensuring vibration-free operation up to 180,000 RPM.
• Heat-Resistant Turbine Housing: Cast from high-nickel alloy to withstand sustained exhaust gas temperatures exceeding 700°C without warping or cracking.
• Optimized Compressor Map: Delivers peak boost across 1,200–3,200 RPM — the exact operating band where ISF3.8 engines spend most of their working life.
• OEM-Equivalent Seal System: Piston ring seals and carbon face seals prevent oil leakage into the intake tract, maintaining clean combustion and emissions compliance.
• Plug-and-Play Fitment: Bolt pattern, oil feed/drain connections, and exhaust flange dimensions match OEM specifications exactly — no adapters, no modifications.
• Extended Service Life: Designed for 200,000+ km service intervals under normal operating conditions, reducing replacement frequency and total cost of ownership.

Technical Specifications – Turbocharger 3776282 Cummins ISF3.8

Application Vehicles – Where Turbocharger 3776282 Works Hardest

The Cummins ISF3.8 engine platform is widely adopted across Chinese and international commercial vehicle brands. The Turbocharger 3776282 fits seamlessly into the following applications:

• Foton Aumark / Ollin Series: Light-duty trucks handling urban distribution, cold-chain logistics, and last-mile delivery — where consistent low-end torque matters most.
• Dongfeng Captain / Duolika: Medium-duty platforms operating on intercity freight routes requiring reliable boost response under varying load conditions.
• PAZ / Kavz Buses (CIS Markets): Passenger transport vehicles powered by the ISF3.8 where turbocharger reliability directly impacts service schedules.
• Foton Tunland Pickup (Export Models): Utility vehicles in mining, agriculture, and construction sectors across Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America.
• King Long / Yutong Light Buses: Municipal and school transit applications where emissions compliance and fuel economy are non-negotiable.

Whether your vehicles are hauling cargo through the dense traffic of Lagos, climbing elevation in the Andes, or enduring sub-zero starts in Central Asia, this turbocharger is proven to perform across every environment the ISF3.8 engine calls home.

OEM/ODM Capability – Your Brand, Our Quality

METTLEAD Truck Parts doesn’t just supply components — we empower your brand with flexible manufacturing services tailored to wholesale and distributor partnerships.

• White-Label Packaging: Turbocharger 3776282 shipped in your branded box with custom labels, part number stickers, and documentation — ready for your shelves.
• Custom Packaging Options: Neutral packing, aftermarket brand packaging, or retail-ready display cartons. Minimum order quantities are flexible for initial orders.
• Strict Quality Control: Every turbocharger undergoes computerized high-speed balancing, oil leak testing, and boost pressure verification before shipment. Reject rate consistently below 0.3%.
• Cross-Reference Expertise: Our engineering team can match turbochargers by OEM part number, engine model, or vehicle application — even for discontinued or hard-to-source references.

Client Case Study – Turbocharger 3776282 Bulk Supply to East Africa

In Q3 2023, a Nairobi-based fleet parts distributor approached METTLEAD with a recurring problem: their Foton Aumark trucks equipped with Cummins ISF3.8 engines were experiencing premature turbocharger failure at 80,000–100,000 km intervals. The aftermarket turbochargers they sourced locally showed compressor wheel erosion and oil seal degradation well before expected service life.

After switching to our Turbocharger 3776282 supply, the distributor reported a 62% reduction in warranty claims over a 12-month period. Average turbocharger service life extended to 190,000+ km across their monitored fleet of 140 vehicles. The client now orders 200 units per quarter under a custom-branded packaging agreement, and their end-users specifically request the METTLEAD-supplied turbocharger by name.

“We tested five suppliers over two years. METTLEAD’s Turbocharger 3776282 is the only one that consistently matches genuine Holset performance at half the cost. Our warranty costs dropped, and customer retention improved immediately.” — Procurement Director, Nairobi Fleet Parts Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions – Turbocharger 3776282 Cummins ISF3.8

What is the exact OEM cross-reference for Turbocharger 3776282?

Turbocharger 3776282 cross-references to Holset part numbers 2834188 and 3776286. It replaces the HE211W turbo assembly fitted to all Cummins ISF3.8 engines from 2008 onward. If your current turbo carries any of these numbers on the nameplate, the 3776282 is a direct drop-in replacement.

Does this turbocharger require a new oil feed line or gasket kit?

We recommend replacing the oil inlet banjo gasket and turbo-to-exhaust-manifold gasket during installation — these are included in our standard shipment. The existing oil feed line can be reused if it shows no signs of internal carbon buildup or external damage.

What causes premature failure on Turbocharger 3776282, and how do I prevent it?

The three most common failure causes are: contaminated engine oil reaching the bearing system, restricted oil drain lines causing carbon coking, and foreign object damage from damaged air filters. We recommend 10,000 km oil change intervals with CJ-4 rated oil, inspecting the oil drain hose for kinks or blockage, and replacing air filter elements every 20,000 km in dusty environments.

Is Turbocharger 3776282 suitable for engines with EGR systems?

Yes. The HE211W turbocharger design is fully compatible with Cummins ISF3.8 engines equipped with exhaust gas recirculation. The wastegate calibration accounts for the additional backpressure created by EGR flow, maintaining correct boost control without ECU recalibration.

What is the typical lead time and minimum order quantity?

Standard stock orders ship within 3–5 business days. For white-label or bulk orders exceeding 100 units, production lead time is 15–20 days. There is no rigid minimum order quantity — even sample orders of 1–5 units are welcome for quality evaluation before committing to volume.

How is the turbocharger packaged for international shipping?

Each Turbocharger 3776282 is individually wrapped in anti-static foam, sealed in a corrugated carton with inlet/outlet protective caps installed, and palletized with corner bracing for sea freight. Our packaging has achieved a less-than-0.1% transit damage rate across 50+ destination countries.

Explore More Cummins Engine Parts

The Turbocharger 3776282 is one component in a complete Cummins ISF3.8 engine support system. From fuel injectors and water pumps to EGR valves and gasket sets, METTLEAD stocks the full range of parts your Cummins-powered fleet demands. Browse our complete Cummins Engine Parts catalog to source everything from a single, reliable supplier.

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