Used Alfa Romeo Spider Turbo
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What to check when buying a used Alfa Romeo Spider turbo
A used turbo that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
What engine code do I need to find a matching turbo for my Alfa Romeo Spider?
The engine code is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker – it tells them exactly which turbo specification your car needs, far more reliably than the year or badge alone. You'll find the engine code on your V5C logbook or via a VIN check. Supply it to every breaker you quote through Findapart to avoid being sent the wrong unit. Without it, any fitment claim is a guess.
Will a turbo from a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider fit my 2007 car?
The Alfa Romeo Spider (Series 939) ran from 2006 to 2010, so a 2007 and a 2008 are within the same generation – but fitment still turns on the engine code rather than the year. If both cars share the same engine code the turbo is very likely compatible, but confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying. Minor ancillary or mounting changes can occur within a production run without a formal facelift.
Does trim level affect which turbo I need on the Alfa Romeo Spider?
No – trim level does not determine turbo fitment on the Spider. The turbo follows the engine code and fuel type, not whether the car is a base, Lusso, or Q4 specification. A breaker may quote you a turbo removed from a different trim car and that is fine provided the engine codes match. Bear in mind cosmetic or interior differences between trim levels are irrelevant to a mechanical part like the turbo.
Is the turbo the same on the JTS petrol and the JTD diesel Spider?
No – petrol (JTS) and diesel (JTD) engines use entirely different turbocharger specifications and the two are not interchangeable. Always confirm your fuel type with the breaker alongside the engine code. Mixing them up is one of the most common sourcing mistakes on turbocharged Alfas.
Can I use a turbo from an Alfa Romeo 159 on my Spider – they share engines, don't they?
The Spider (Series 939) and the 159 (Series 939) do share a platform and some engine families, so there is a reasonable chance certain turbos cross over where the engine codes match exactly. However, ancillary brackets, oil feed routing, and boost pipe connections can differ between body styles even with the same base engine, so confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. Never assume platform-sharing alone guarantees a straight swap.
My Spider is a 2006 early build – could the turbo differ from a later 2009 car with the same engine?
Both years fall within the single Spider (Series 939) generation (2006–2010), so cars sharing an engine code are likely to use the same core turbo unit. That said, ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production without a published facelift date, so confirm with the breaker against your specific registration to be sure. Providing your engine code rather than just the year will cut through any ambiguity quickly.