AUTOBABA 667-203 Turbo Turbocharger Kit

Updated May 13, 2026

Same OE Chain, Different Year Fences

Both target the same Cluster A 1.4L Ecotec LUV install base on the Garrett 781504 / GM 55565353 / Dorman 667-203 OE chain. They split on year-coverage envelope and kit-contents disclosure depth.

The AUTOBABA fitment span: Turbo charger compatible with 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L, 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited 1.4L, 2012-2020 Sonic 1.4L, 2013-2021 Trax 1.4L, 2013-2021 Buick Encore 1.4L. The TEKKOAUTO fitment span runs narrower across three published platform lines — Compatible with Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L 2011-2016 on the Cruze side, and Compatible with Buick Encore 1.4L 2013-2018 on the Encore side. Sonic and Trax fence at 2018 too.

AUTOBABA Itemizes Hardware Contents

The AUTOBABA listing publishes the deeper kit-contents itemization on the Cluster A chain.

The published bundle: Turbo turbocharger kit includes turbocharger assembly, valve, exhaust & intake iron gaskets, paper oil gasket, copper oil Inlet gaskets, bolts, exhaust outlet clamp and air clamps. Eight discrete hardware items beyond the turbo itself. For a single-PO purchase where the install bench is not stocked on 1.4L Cruze gaskets, the itemization is the safer pick — the bundled hardware reduces the number of separate parts the installer has to source locally.

The AUTOBABA listing's OE cross-reference depth backs the same single-PO purchase: Replace for 667-203, 55565353, GT1446, 40-80745S4, 25201063, 860156, 847-1446, 781504-5004S, 781504-5001S. Nine OE prefixes covering the Garrett 781504 family, the GM internal stamps (25201063, 860156, 847-1446), the Dorman 667-203 aftermarket cross-reference, and the Garrett model abbreviation GT1446.

TEKKOAUTO Pares The OE Cross-Reference

The TEKKOAUTO listing publishes a shorter seven-item OE cross-reference list and adds a professional-install recommendation.

The cross-reference list: Replacement Part Number: 667-203, 667203, 81504, 860156, 55565353, 781504-5004S, 781504-5001S. The overlap with AUTOBABA's list is the Garrett 781504 family, the GM 55565353 stamp, and the Dorman 667-203 aftermarket cross-reference. TEKKOAUTO drops the GT1446 model abbreviation and the GM internal 25201063 / 847-1446 stamps; AUTOBABA preserves them.

The professional-install copy on TEKKOAUTO's listing: Note: Installation under professional instruction is recommended. AUTOBABA does not publish an equivalent recommendation. For a confident DIY installer with the correct torque sequence, either kit is installable on a home lift — but the recommendation language gives the TEKKOAUTO importer a wider warranty-claim-denial path on a DIY install if a failure shows up post-purchase.

Failure Pool And Review Density

Both review pools document failure cases sitting alongside positive outcomes.

The AUTOBABA pool records both an early-failure case — Part failed after 2 weeks. — and a confirming-fitment outcome — Worked perfectly!! The casting-lot variance typical of Chinese-import-tier turbos is visible on both sides of the AUTOBABA pool. The TEKKOAUTO pool runs a similar mid-3-star average across roughly 10 verified-purchase reviews with the same casting-lot variance pattern.

Neither brand sits above the budget importer-tier risk profile. Both reward pre-priming the bearing, bleeding the oil feed line, addressing the PCV root cause in the same shop visit, and confirming the casting-stamp prefix before install. The right hedge on either listing is install discipline, not brand selection.

If You're Coming From AUTOBABA

If you landed on the AUTOBABA listing first, the cross-shop question is whether TEKKOAUTO gives you anything AUTOBABA's broader fitment does not.

For a 2011-2016 Cruze, 2012-2018 Sonic, 2013-2018 Trax, or 2013-2018 Encore on the 1.4L LUV chassis, the TEKKOAUTO listing covers the chassis at a similar price band and ships with the same OE-chain claim. The professional-install copy on TEKKOAUTO's listing is the only meaningful documentation differentiator — useful evidence for an installer who wants to point at the recommendation language when handing the install off to a shop. For a 2019-2021 Sonic / Trax / Encore beyond TEKKOAUTO's listed fitment fence, stay on AUTOBABA — the cross-shop is information-strategy, not quality-tier.

If You're Coming From TEKKOAUTO

If you landed on the TEKKOAUTO listing first, the cross-shop question is whether AUTOBABA gives you a broader confidence margin on either casting-stamp depth or year coverage.

The AUTOBABA listing answers the diagnostic question "what OE part number is stamped on the failed casting?" with a nine-item cross-reference. AUTOBABA also covers the Encore, Sonic, and Trax through 2020-2021 — beyond TEKKOAUTO's published 2018 fitment fence. For a 2011-2016 Cruze 1.4L LUV with a confirmed door-tag engine code, either listing covers the chassis; the headline-price delta and the kit-contents itemization break the tie. For any chassis year past 2018 on the Sonic, Trax, or Encore platforms, AUTOBABA is the only listing that names the chassis year.

For underlying turbocharger engineering background covering the Garrett 781504 frame, the Wikipedia turbocharger reference documents the compressor-map architecture, the TSReman Turbo University service-part catalog publishes the Garrett 781504 cross-reference manifest cited by both AUTOBABA and TEKKOAUTO, and the ADP Distributors reference covers the Cruze 1.4L LUV chassis OE chain context buyers can verify against the casting stamp.

Verdict: Pick By Year Coverage

There is no clear winner on the 2011-2016 Cruze 1.4L LUV — same OE chain, similar review density, different documentation depth. The cross-shop decides on year coverage.

Pick AUTOBABA when the chassis is a 2019-2021 Sonic / Trax / Encore beyond TEKKOAUTO's listed fitment fence, when the install bench is not stocked on Cruze 1.4L gaskets, or when the buyer wants the broader nine-item OE cross-reference list. Pick TEKKOAUTO when the chassis is firmly in the 2011-2018 envelope, when the headline-price delta tips the decision, and when the professional-install recommendation language fits the install path. The cross-shop is documentation-depth, not brand quality.

Common AUTOBABA vs TEKKOAUTO Questions

Which is the better 1.4L Cruze turbo — AUTOBABA or TEKKOAUTO?

Both target the same Garrett 781504 / GM 55565353 / Dorman 667-203 OE chain on the 1.4L Ecotec LUV install base. The decision splits on year coverage and kit-contents disclosure depth. AUTOBABA covers Chevrolet Sonic through 2020, Trax through 2021, and Buick Encore through 2021 — broader than TEKKOAUTO's fitment fence at 2018 on all three platforms. AUTOBABA also itemizes its kit contents (turbo, valve, gaskets, bolts, clamps) in the listing, while TEKKOAUTO publishes a shorter cross-reference list and a professional-install recommendation. For a 2011-2016 Cruze with the LUV door tag, either kit works. For a 2019-2021 Sonic / Trax / Encore, only AUTOBABA covers the chassis on the listing.

What is the difference between the AUTOBABA and TEKKOAUTO OE part-number lists?

AUTOBABA publishes a nine-item OE cross-reference (667-203, 55565353, GT1446, 40-80745S4, 25201063, 860156, 847-1446, 781504-5004S, 781504-5001S). TEKKOAUTO publishes a seven-item list (667-203, 667203, 81504, 860156, 55565353, 781504-5004S, 781504-5001S). The overlap is the Garrett 781504 family, the GM 55565353 stamp, and the Dorman 667-203 aftermarket cross-reference. AUTOBABA additionally names the GT1446 model abbreviation, the 40-80745S4 Garrett aftermarket-cross prefix, and the 847-1446 / 25201063 GM internal stamps. For diagnostic paths where the buyer photographed the failed turbo's casting and is matching the prefix, AUTOBABA's deeper list reduces the casting-stamp-not-found failure mode.

Does either kit ship with a complete gasket set?

AUTOBABA explicitly itemizes its kit contents — turbocharger assembly, valve, exhaust and intake iron gaskets, paper oil gasket, copper oil-inlet gaskets, mounting bolts, exhaust outlet clamp, and air clamps. The TEKKOAUTO listing does not publish an equivalent eight-item kit-contents itemization; instead it emphasizes the cross-reference list and recommends professional installation. For a single-PO install where the install bench is not stocked on Cruze 1.4L gaskets, AUTOBABA's itemization lowers the install-time variance. TEKKOAUTO buyers should plan to source oil and coolant lines plus additional gaskets separately on top of the kit.

How does professional installation affect the buying decision?

TEKKOAUTO's listing carries an explicit professional-install recommendation in the listing copy — the manufacturer notes that installation under professional instruction is recommended. The AUTOBABA listing does not publish an equivalent recommendation. Both kits target the same chassis-side install pattern and neither is a DIY-only or shop-only specialist part. The recommendation language affects warranty-claim risk if a DIY installer encounters a turbo failure after install — the TEKKOAUTO listing language gives the importer a wider claim-denial path on a DIY install. For a confident DIY installer with the correct torque sequence and pre-prime discipline, either kit is installable on a home lift.

Are these turbos interchangeable on the same 1.4L Cruze?

On a 2011-2016 Cruze 1.4L LUV, both kits cover the chassis and either can install on the same failed-turbo position.

Use our Turbo Replacement Cost Estimator to size aftermarket spend on either kit against the dealer-quote baseline for your Cruze 1.4L chassis. For the broader Cluster A 1.4L Ecotec LUV context, route to the Cruze 1.4L replacement turbo roundup covering the full Garrett 667-203 / GM 55565353 / GT1446V OE chain.