BorgWarner 179188 S500SX Turbocharger — S588/110, 0.85 A/R, T6 Housing

Meet the big-frame brute the competition fears. The BORGWARNER 179188 S500SX pairs an S588 (≈88mm) compressor with a 110mm turbine and a T6 divided 0.85 A/R housing to move serious air for high-fuel, high-boost builds. Run it as a monster single (with proper fueling, manifold, and downpipe) or as the low-pressure atmospheric unit in a compound setup—either way, it delivers towering top-end flow with proven AirWerks reliability.

• AirWerks S500SX frame for 900–1475+ HP builds (application-dependent)
• Twin hydrodynamic journal bearings, extended-tip compressor design
• Divided (twin-scroll) T6 turbine inlet for pulse energy and drive-pressure control
• Great choice as the atmospheric turbo in S300/S400/S500 compounds

Fitment & Notes

Universal performance turbocharger. Fabrication required. Commonly used on built Cummins, Duramax, and Power Stroke applications as a big single or atmospheric turbo in compounds. Requires T6 divided manifold and matching downpipe/v-band connections. Ensure adequate fuel, intercooling, and oil feed/return (−10AN to −12AN drain) for reliability.

Cross-Reference & Compatible BorgWarner Parts (CPP Diesel)

• BORGWARNER 179191 S500SX TURBO (91/1.10, .85 A/R T6)
• BORGWARNER 179159 S500SX TURBINE HOUSING — 110MM, .85 A/R, T6
• BORGWARNER 179160 S500SX TURBINE HOUSING — 110MM, 1.00 A/R, T6
• BORGWARNER 179161 S500SX-E EXHAUST HOUSING — 110MM, 1.15 A/R, T6
• BORGWARNER 179192 S500SX-E EXHAUST HOUSING — 110MM, 1.45 A/R, T6 DIVIDED
• BORGWARNER 179193 S500SX TURBINE HOUSING — 110MM, 1.60 A/R, T6

FAQ

How much power can the 179188 support? With the right fueling and setup, S500SX units in this configuration are commonly used in the ~900–1475+ HP range. Exact results depend on displacement, fuel, boost control, and intercooling.
Is this a direct bolt-on? No. It is a universal performance turbo. You’ll need a T6 divided manifold, matching downpipe, appropriate charge plumbing, and an adequate oil feed/return.
Single or compounds? Works as a large single on dedicated builds, but really shines as the low-pressure (atmospheric) charger in compounds under an S300/S400 high-pressure unit.
What are the wheel sizes? Approx. 88mm compressor inducer (S588 family) and 110mm turbine wheel; T6 divided 0.85 A/R housing.

Specifications for BORG WARNER 179188

Field	Value
Turbo Series / Frame	AirWerks S500SX (S588/110)
Compressor (Inducer / OD)	≈88.19 mm inducer / ≈120.2 mm OD
Turbine Wheel	110 mm wheel (≈99 mm exducer)
Turbine Housing	T6 divided (twin-scroll), 0.85 A/R
UPC	840232702309
GTIN (EAN-13)	0840232702309
Cross Reference	See compatible BorgWarner housings/turbos above (179159, 179160, 179161, 179192, 179193, 179191)
E-Codes	Not specified by manufacturer
Shipping Info	Ships ground; boxed item; signature may be required (weight/dims vary by batch)
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