Dorman Turbocharger Up Pipe Kit

Dorman Turbocharger Up Pipe Kits: Complete Repair Solutions for Diesel Trucks

For diesel truck owners dealing with exhaust leaks, loss of boost pressure, or a telltale ticking noise under the hood, a failing turbocharger up pipe is often the culprit. Dorman has made a name for itself in this niche by offering more than just a replacement pipe — their Turbocharger Up Pipe Kits are engineered as complete repair packages designed to get your diesel back on the road with confidence.

What Sets Dorman Apart in the Up Pipe Category

One of the most frustrating aspects of a turbo up pipe failure is discovering mid-repair that you're missing a gasket or a critical bolt. Dorman addresses this directly: many of their Turbocharger Up Pipe Kits include all necessary gaskets and hardware for a complete installation, so there are no last-minute trips back to the parts store. As Dorman describes it, the kits are "more like a complete kit than a single part."

Beyond completeness, Dorman leans heavily on their OE FIX engineering philosophy. Innovative Dorman OE FIX upgraded designs offer a better turbo repair solution than the factory parts, specifically targeting the failure-prone design points that caused the original equipment to leak or crack in the first place. This matters especially for Ford 6.0L and 7.3L Powerstroke owners, where up pipe gasket failures have been a well-documented, recurring headache for years.

Construction & Fitment

Dorman's up pipe kits are built to last under the extreme heat and pressure cycles that turbocharged diesel engines generate. Key construction highlights include:

• Stainless tubular construction that protects against warping or cracking over time
• Cast iron Y-connectors on applicable kits (such as the 679-013 for the 7.3L Powerstroke) paired with steel tubing for a thermally stable assembly
• Direct-fit replacement — parts are engineered to factory specifications, with no welding required for installation
• Rigorous quality inspections on every component in the kit to meet defined product standards

The 679-013 kit for the 1994–1997 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke, for example, includes two up pipes, a cast iron Y-connector, four flanges, three gaskets, twelve bolts, and four nuts — everything needed for a full, lasting replacement. Similarly, the 679-015 and 679-016 left- and right-side kits cover 2011–2016 Ford F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks equipped with the 6.7L Powerstroke, demonstrating the breadth of Dorman's diesel coverage.

Why Dorman for Up Pipe Repairs?

When a turbo fails, more often than not it's because a component in the turbocharger system failed first. Dorman's approach — exclusive OE FIX repair solutions specifically engineered to improve upon failure-prone original equipment component designs — means these kits aren't just a like-for-like swap. They're built with the known weaknesses of the factory parts in mind. For diesel truck owners who depend on their vehicles for work or towing, that distinction matters.

With a catalog spanning Ford, IC Corporation, International, and more, Dorman's turbocharger up pipe lineup covers a wide swath of popular turbocharged diesel platforms. Whether you're a professional technician or a hands-on owner tackling the repair yourself, the all-inclusive kit format simplifies the job from start to finish.