Cheetah® Turbocharger for 2017-2023 L5P Duramax

Fleece Performance Cheetah turbochargers set the industry standard for power, quality, and reliability. Designed as a stock appearing, drop-in replacement turbocharger capable of much more! With our exclusive 63mm compressor wheel and Inconel turbine wheel technology, you’ll enjoy smooth throttle response, big top-end power, and that classic Cheetah sound!

The Cheetah Features:

• Drop-in ready - maintains all OEM factory turbocharger functions including exhaust brake
• Brand new - no core charge or core to return 
• Supports up to 650 RWHP
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
• EO# D-834-19

Included with the Cheetah: 

• EGR tube gasket to intake bridge (qty 1) 
• EGR coolant pipe gasket (qty 1)
• PCV to compressor cover (qty 1)
• Gasket; coolant feed, coolant return, oil feed (qty 3)
• Turbine housing to catalyst (qty 1)
• Oil drain gasket (qty 2)
• Pedestal gasket (qty 1)

Application Notes

• This turbocharger is sold without an actuator and requires the use of the vehicle's original actuator, or applicable replacement actuator. Key GM part numbers by model year are: 
  • 2017-2019 L5P: Actuator part number 12723306, 12683993, or 12683982
  • 2020-2023 L5P: Actuator part number 12723081 or 12707578
• This turbocharger replaces OEM part numbers 12723305 (MY 2017-2019) and 12723083 (MY 2020-2023)

Optimal Configuration and Recommendations

For optimal performance in most applications, the Cheetah should be installed in conjunction with the stock intake horn and stock airbox. Use of aftermarket intake horns and airboxes have been found to affect the reliability of MAF sensor readings, which will negatively impact overall turbocharger performance.  Peak performance for the Cheetah on a stock truck application will be achieved in conjunction with the factory intake horn and airbox.

Consideration should be made when incorporating additional aftermarket products that can impact MAF sensor readings or lower the overall engine rpm, these changes include: aftermarket intakes and air filters, aftermarket intake horns, throttle sensitivity boosters, or larger diameter tires.  Stock application trucks that incorporate some, or all of the aforementioned items may, under various circumstances and load conditions at very low engine rpm’s, experience compressor surging. The likelihood of this occurring is higher on 10-speed transmission models. In these circumstances, the transmission should be downshifted to avoid running the engine at low rpms and “lugging of the engine”.  

Performance Module Compatibility

When utilizing the stock air intake box and intake horn in combination with the Cheetah, a high quality performance module such as an Edge HT2 or Banks Derringer will complement the overall drivability of the Cheetah.