Lubrication is crucial for turbochargers spinning at super high speeds. Using engine oil to lubricate turbocharger bearing systems has been the norm, but it comes with limitations and hassles. Oil-lubricated systems offer few mounting options as oil must flow back to the engine by gravity, unless you use costly and complex scavenging systems. They're also prone to contamination from engine wear, leaking, and smoking. These issues inspired Comp Turbo to develop the world's first production oil-less turbocharger! The patented CTR Oil-Less Turbochargers use a Triplex Ceramic triple ball bearing system lubricated by a special high-quality non-channeling grease. The Air-Cooled model's bearing housing has an internal air passage behind the compressor wheel for cooling, instead of a water jacket. Without the need for oil or water lines and with a Zerk fitting for easy servicing, the CTR Air-Cooled Triplex Ceramic Turbochargers are perfect for low, mid, or remote mount setups. Comp Turbo ball bearing turbochargers feature a patented triple ball bearing design with 99% mechanical efficiency! This results in faster transient response compared to the industry-standard dual ball bearing system due to less friction loss. It significantly improves response times and boosts power output! Our patented Triplex Ceramic bearing system is housed in a billet aluminum housing, making our turbochargers 5 to 12 pounds lighter on average. Our entire line of turbochargers is proudly made in the USA and features our latest R-Line technology! With the CTR 7/14 veined billet slim hub extended tip compressor wheel and CTR slim hub lightweight turbine wheel, it's our most advanced rotor technology yet. Features: • Titanium Bullet Nose • Fully Rebuildable/Upgradeable • Anti-Surge Compressor Housing • CTR Compressor and Turbine Wheel • No need for oil and water lines • Can be mounted in any orientation CTR Compressor Wheel Technology: The CTR-line turbochargers have a 7 - 14 vaned compressor wheel with the latest compressor design tech. It has a small-diameter hub to maximize intake airflow and an extended tip design for better efficiency at high pressure ratios. The R-line design, with its large inducer diameters, produces high boost pressures at high engine speeds and can increase engine HP output by up to 15%. The R-line advanced design compressor wheels are available on our whole CT turbocharger line. CTR High Flow Turbine Technology: The CTR Turbine wheels have 25% lower inertia, leading to faster rotor acceleration. The slim hub and thin blade design make it unique and maximize flow capacity, 30% more than the old GT style Turbine wheel. The Comp Turbo CTR high flow turbine wheels have little leaving velocity because of their long blade length, minimizing losses. This leads to higher turbine efficiency and a wider flow range than other industry wheels. CTR turbine wheels are designed for high exhaust flow and have low leaving gas velocity to boost turbine efficiency. Turbochargers are built to order and take 3 to 5 weeks to deliver.
Using your CTR Air-Cooled 1.0 Turbocharger is straightforward. First, make sure it's mounted correctly - the great thing about this turbocharger is that it can be mounted in any orientation. Since it doesn't need oil or water lines, installation is less of a hassle. Once installed, start your engine and enjoy the improved power output and faster response times. When it comes to maintenance, the Zerk fitting makes servicing easy. You can use it to keep the bearings in good condition. The turbocharger is fully rebuildable and upgradeable, so if you notice any decrease in performance over time, you can have it serviced or even upgraded. Remember, turbochargers are built to order and take 3 to 5 weeks to deliver, so plan ahead if you need a replacement. Also, be aware that high - speed operation means the turbocharger is working hard, but its advanced design helps it handle the stress well. Just follow the normal engine maintenance schedule and keep an eye on the overall performance of your engine and turbocharger combination.
