Could this be?? I purchased an 87 GMC Suburban that has a Banks Turbo about 11 onths ago. The second owner, whom I purchased it from, thought the first owner had the turbo installed when new for towing. The installation looks the same as in your pictures, right down to the crinkly heat shield protecting the heater hose on top of the turbo.
With 197,000 miles?? on the unit, it shows signs of pushing some oil, but nothing to get alarmed about. The bearings only show a little laterial movement and are still smooth. What a nice piece of equipemnt.
1987 GMC Suburban 1500 with 1997 6.5 N/A Engine ,3.42:1 Limited Slip Rear, EGT Gauge, DSG Timing Gears & Stud Girdle kit