Turbo models
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Turbo models
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What do you think about that ?
Here http://www.turboneticsinc.com/faq.html#2 :
[QUOTE]Turbonetics created the ceramic ball bearing turbocharger for durability. By utilizing a single, ceramic, angular-contact ball bearing on the compressor side instead of the more common bronze piece, the ball bearing can absorb the thrust loading that all too often can lead to turbo failure in high performance gas applications. The Turbonetics ceramic ball bearing turbo can withstand up to 50 times the thrust load capacity, compared to a conventional floating bearing unit.
*Dual ball bearing turbos can only withstand 2-3 times more thrust loading than standard turbos.
What do you think about that ?
Here http://www.turboneticsinc.com/faq.html#2 :
[QUOTE]Turbonetics created the ceramic ball bearing turbocharger for durability. By utilizing a single, ceramic, angular-contact ball bearing on the compressor side instead of the more common bronze piece, the ball bearing can absorb the thrust loading that all too often can lead to turbo failure in high performance gas applications. The Turbonetics ceramic ball bearing turbo can withstand up to 50 times the thrust load capacity, compared to a conventional floating bearing unit.
*Dual ball bearing turbos can only withstand 2-3 times more thrust loading than standard turbos.
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It's not a matter of whether or not Turbonetics make an S2000 kit. There are several kits and parts for turbo kits and matching a turbonetics ceramic ball bearing turbo is just a matter of size, specs and money.
But keep in mind that by conventional forced induction standards most S2000 applications would be considered tame. Few have gone over 10psi without a built engine so whether or not you should be too concerned about strain on the turbo is the question.
But keep in mind that by conventional forced induction standards most S2000 applications would be considered tame. Few have gone over 10psi without a built engine so whether or not you should be too concerned about strain on the turbo is the question.
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If you're going ball bearing, check out the garrett GT series. http://www.cheapturbo.com (where I bought mine) and http://www.atpturbo.com both sell a bunch of them.
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I was also thinking about what turbo to use, if I decided to go fi. does anyone kno wanything about the disco potato turbo? I have heard alot of good things, but was wondering if it would be good for our application...anyone seen a turbo map of it?
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No, I don't want a turbo Kit.
I just want to know Pros and cons for each system :
Conventional floating bearing.
Pros:
Price
Cons:
Dual ball bearing turbos.
Pros:
Cons:
Price
Ceramic ball bearing.
Pros:
Cons:
Price(how much?)
I just want to know Pros and cons for each system :
Conventional floating bearing.
Pros:
Price
Cons:
Dual ball bearing turbos.
Pros:
Cons:
Price
Ceramic ball bearing.
Pros:
Cons:
Price(how much?)
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Originally Posted by jackalope,Oct 26 2004, 11:15 AM
I was also thinking about what turbo to use, if I decided to go fi. does anyone kno wanything about the disco potato turbo? I have heard alot of good things, but was wondering if it would be good for our application...anyone seen a turbo map of it?
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Originally Posted by menfou,Oct 26 2004, 11:07 AM
No, I don't want a turbo Kit.
I just want to know Pros and cons for each system :
Conventional floating bearing.
Pros:
Price
Cons:
Dual ball bearing turbos.
Pros:
Cons:
Price
Ceramic ball bearing.
Pros:
Cons:
Price(how much?)
I just want to know Pros and cons for each system :
Conventional floating bearing.
Pros:
Price
Cons:
Dual ball bearing turbos.
Pros:
Cons:
Price
Ceramic ball bearing.
Pros:
Cons:
Price(how much?)
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i've built several turbo cars(mainly german), bmw, benz, vw, etc.
don't worry about turbo failure, you are running such low boost that the turbo will last you for a long time. the GT range of turbos is excellent, the old borg warner, formerly KKK turbos aren't all that great the ko4 turbos(audi tt and s4) dont last very long.
the best way to prevent turbo failure is to install a turbo timer to prevent coking of the lines and to do the initial installation correctly
don't worry about turbo failure, you are running such low boost that the turbo will last you for a long time. the GT range of turbos is excellent, the old borg warner, formerly KKK turbos aren't all that great the ko4 turbos(audi tt and s4) dont last very long.
the best way to prevent turbo failure is to install a turbo timer to prevent coking of the lines and to do the initial installation correctly
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i've built several turbo cars(mainly german), bmw, benz, vw, etc.
don't worry about turbo failure, you are running such low boost that the turbo will last you for a long time. the GT range of turbos is excellent, the old borg warner, formerly KKK turbos aren't all that great the ko4 turbos(audi tt and s4) dont last very long.
the best way to prevent turbo failure is to install a turbo timer to prevent coking of the lines and to do the initial installation correctly
don't worry about turbo failure, you are running such low boost that the turbo will last you for a long time. the GT range of turbos is excellent, the old borg warner, formerly KKK turbos aren't all that great the ko4 turbos(audi tt and s4) dont last very long.
the best way to prevent turbo failure is to install a turbo timer to prevent coking of the lines and to do the initial installation correctly
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