The biggest price paid on ball bearing turbos is continuous motion and pressure.
Ceramic bearing turbo.
The ceramic bearings can actually become contaminated with lead deposits from avgas which can also lead to premature failure.
This item gen2 gtx35 gtx3582r dual ceramic ball bearing turbo 1 01 a r dual v band turbine housing maxpeedingrods gt35 gt3582 gt3582r turbo anti surge compressor ar 70 63 600hp universal turbocharger external wastegate t3 flange for 2 5l 6 0l engines water oil cooled.
Thus causing failure to the unit.
When it comes to turbochargers in aircraft the simple solution is still the best solution.
The ceramic bearings seemed like a good idea on paper but it is a problem.
Almost all double ball bearing systems that have been designed by various turbocharger manufactures have failed to meet necessary durability requirements.
So if you are purchasing this be sure to also add that item to your cart when checking out.
Garrett gt2876r aka gt25 40r ball bearing turbo dual ball bearing gt25 40 r turbo assembly with specified ar.
T25 style inlet flange with 5 bolt style exit.
This load on the ball bearings causes them to rut their housing.
Ceramic ball bearing from germany quality reliable.
Axial movement float gap clearance is adjusted to 0 005mm 5μm 0 01mm turbocharger longevity increases greatly.
Hydrodynamic bearings are proven to be better for aircraft engines.
More than 5000 sets of turbochargers with ots dual ceramic turbo ball bearing system were sold to overseas mainly usa and received zero complain.
The one system that has met the necessary durability requirements is the comp turbo triplex ceramic triple ball bearing system.
Low friction by using of the ceramic balls turbocharger work capacity boosts.
If you hear this noise coming out of a 11 or 12 6 7l then you can count on having to put a turbo charger on it which have since been changed to steel bearings.
In the racing world with leaded fuels ceramic bearings will get contaminated with the lead in the fuel and these deposits also cause premature failures.
You will chance damaging the turbocharger if you do not restrict the ball bearing units.
Ceramic turbocharger ball bearings are of the angular contact type.