Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi for Porsche

Mitsubishi turbocharger technology is used on a wide range of performance and efficiency applications worldwide, and selected Mitsubishi components are available for Porsche models via Design911 where specified by part listing and OE reference.

A Quick Look at Mitsubishi

The origin of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) can be traced all the way back to 1870. In that year, Yataro Iwasaki established Tsukumo Shokai, a shipping company, and began working towards Japan’s modernization. MHI has grown throughout its 130 years of history into a modern Japanese industrial pioneer.Based on technological capabilities that have been developed over the years,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been building up its technical experience for more than a century and is a leading company where it concerns knowledge of materials, chemistry, vibrations, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, thermal conduction, tribology and electro physics. The Mitsubishi Research Centres embody the joint development of these overlapping areas of expertise. MHI is currently providing a broad range of products and services to a wide diversity of turbo machinery applications: gas turbines, steam turbines, water jets, compressors and turbochargers.MHI has been producing turbochargers for almost half a century. The turbocharger production for industrial diesel engines started back in 1957. Later on, the program was extended with turbocharger models for the automotive industry. A considerable part of these turbochargers are manufactured at Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. in the Netherlands.The technical support that we provide fully complies with the market requirements. Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. provides full support with a wide range of engineers: Sales Engineers, Project Engineers, Application Engineers, Design Engineers, Test Engineers, Production Engineers, Quality Engineers and, if required, Resident Engineers on location.All this renders the Mitsubishi Turbocharger the most silent turbocharger that has ever been made

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Mitsubishi is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side or position, and connector or flange type where relevant, and compare any specifications given with the original part before ordering.

• Typical reasons to replace or upgrade parts include wear over time, damage, or the desire to restore boost control and reliability during an engine refresh or rebuild.
• Watch for real-world symptoms such as loss of performance, unusual noises, leaks, or fault codes, and always confirm the root cause with proper diagnosis before fitting new components.
• Before major work, follow any recommended diagnostic steps (visual checks, pressure tests, compression or leak-down tests, and inspection of removed parts) to avoid replacing components unnecessarily.
• When replacing major components, many specialists also renew associated seals, lines, and hardware at the same time to reduce the likelihood of repeat labour.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded and to help you decide which Mitsubishi-related parts you may need.

Engine Rebuild Parts — Engine rebuild parts are typically changed during a planned rebuild or when symptoms point to wear inside the engine (loss of compression, excessive oil use, persistent leaks, abnormal noises, or contamination found during inspection). Owners and specialists often renew these parts while the engine is apart because labour is the big cost — doing bearings, chains, guides, seals, fasteners, and gaskets at the same time reduces the risk of repeat strip-downs and improves reliability after the rebuild.

• Before committing to a rebuild, many workshops will carry out compression and leak-down tests, borescope inspection, oil and filter inspection, and checks of ancillary systems.
• When the engine is apart, it is common to replace chains, guides, tensioners, major seals, bearings where applicable, gaskets, and hard-to-access hardware at the same time.

Turbo Chargers / Intercoolers & Parts — Turbo and intercooler parts are replaced when there’s loss of boost, smoke, oil leaks, excessive shaft play, or poor performance linked to boost control. Turbos can wear with heat cycles and oil quality; intercoolers and pipework can leak, crack, or become oil-contaminated. People also upgrade these components to improve charge cooling, reduce intake temperatures, and support higher boost safely. In Porsche turbo applications, maintaining correct boost and charge temperature is key for reliability and consistent power.

• A boost leak can feel very similar to a failing turbo; pressure testing of the intake and boost system helps distinguish between them.
• When fitting a new or rebuilt turbo, many specialists recommend checking or renewing the oil feed and return lines to protect the new unit from oil starvation or restriction.

Explore Mitsubishi at Design911

View the current Mitsubishi range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts for your project or repair.