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Best EcoBoost Turbo Upgrades: Stock Replacements to Billet Uppers

How to choose a turbo for your Ford EcoBoost — factory replacements vs. drop-in billet-wheel upgrades vs. bigger BorgWarner and Precision units, and what each supports on the 2.7 and 3.5.

By EcoBoost Parts Team Updated July 22, 2026

Few upgrades wake up an EcoBoost like the turbos. Whether you’re replacing tired factory units on a high-mileage F-150 or building a 3.5 for real power, this guide covers the three paths — restore, drop-in upgrade, or big single/twin — and points you to new parts on Amazon and used/OEM turbos on eBay Motors.

Start With Your Power Goal

The right turbo depends entirely on target power and how you use the truck. A daily-driven, tow-focused 2.7 that just wants healthy factory boost has very different needs from a built 3.5 Raptor chasing big numbers. Be honest about the goal before you buy — it decides everything downstream.

Restore: Factory-Style Replacements

High-mileage EcoBoosts can develop wastegate rattle, shaft play, or oil passing into the intake. Factory-style replacement turbos bring boost and drivability back without changing the tune. Browse the turbos category for direct replacements.

Upgrade: Drop-In Billet Turbos

A drop-in billet-compressor-wheel upgrade is the sweet spot for most owners — more airflow and top-end power with near-stock manners and no fabrication. Pair it with a cold air intake so the compressors get cool, dense air, upgraded charge pipes so nothing splits, and a tuner to take advantage of the extra airflow.

Big Power: BorgWarner and Precision Units

Larger BorgWarner and Precision turbos make serious power but need supporting fuel-system upgrades, a bigger intercooler to fight heat-soak, and often head studs to keep the head clamped once boost climbs. This is a build, not a bolt-on.

Where to Buy

  • New upgrade and replacement turbos: Amazon Automotive — see the turbos category.
  • Used and OEM units: eBay Motors, using the buttons above.

Shopping used or OEM? Try eBay Motors

Live listings for the parts covered in this guide — prices set by the seller.

EcoBoost turbos (used/OEM) BorgWarner EcoBoost turbos

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost use the same turbos?
No. Both are twin-turbo, but the housings, wheels, and packaging differ between the 2.7 and the 3.5, and they change across generations. Always match a turbo to your exact engine and year rather than assuming a shared part.
Are billet-wheel upgrade turbos worth it?
For most owners, drop-in billet-compressor-wheel upgrades are the sweet spot — they add airflow and top-end power while keeping the factory location and stock-like drivability. Bigger BorgWarner or Precision units make more power but need supporting fuel, tuning, and often charge-pipe and intercooler upgrades.
What supporting mods does a bigger EcoBoost turbo need?
More boost needs more fuel and a way to move it. Plan for fuel-system upgrades on the direct-injected 3.5, an upgraded intercooler to control heat-soak, upgraded charge pipes so nothing splits under boost, and a tune to tie it all together.