Lubrication is crucial for turbochargers spinning at extremely high speeds. Traditionally, engine oil has been used to lubricate turbocharger bearing systems, but it comes with limitations and inconveniences. Oil-lubricated systems have limited 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, leaks, and smoking. Comp Turbo's innovative approach led to the world's first production oil-less water-cooled turbocharger! The patented CTR Oil-Less Turbochargers use a Triplex Ceramic triple ball bearing system. The bearings are lubricated with a high-quality, non-channeling grease. The bearing housing has a water jacket for cooling and a Zerk fitting for easy servicing. Comp Turbo ball bearing turbochargers have a patented triple ball bearing design with 99% mechanical efficiency! This results in a faster transient response compared to the industry-standard dual ball bearing system due to reduced friction losses. It significantly improves response times and maximizes power output! Our patented Triplex Ceramic bearing system is housed in a billet aluminum cartridge, 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! It includes the CTR 7/14 veined billet slim hub extended tip compressor wheel and high-efficiency CTR slim hub high-flow turbine wheel, our most advanced rotor technology yet. Features: • Titanium Bullet Nose • Fully Rebuildable/Upgradeable • Anti-Surge Compressor Housing • CTR Compressor and Turbine Wheel • Triplex Ceramic Oil-Less Bearing System • Can be mounted in any orientation • Eliminates oil lines CTR Compressor Wheel Technology: The CTR-line turbochargers have a 7 - 14 vaned compressor wheel, representing the latest compressor design technology. They have a minimum diameter hub to maximize intake airflow and an extended tip design for better efficiency at higher pressure ratios. The R-line design features, like maximum inducer diameters, generate higher 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 full line of CT turbochargers. 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 the flow capacity, increasing it by 30% compared to the prior GT style Turbine wheel. The Comp Turbo CTR high-flow turbine wheels have minimal leaving velocity because of the longer surface blade length, minimizing leaving losses. This leads to higher turbine efficiency and a greater flow range than industry-standard turbine wheels. CTR turbine wheels are designed for high exhaust flow requirements and have minimal leaving gas velocity, increasing turbine efficiency. Turbochargers are built to order and take 3 to 5 weeks to deliver.
Using your Comp Turbo CTR3081E - 5858 Oil - Less Turbocharger is straightforward. First, install it in your preferred orientation as it can be mounted in any way and doesn't require oil lines. Just make sure all connections are secure. When your engine is running, the turbocharger will work its magic to boost power. As for maintenance, check the Zerk fitting regularly for easy servicing of the bearing system. The bearing housing has a water jacket for cooling, so ensure the cooling system is functioning properly. The turbocharger is fully rebuildable and upgradeable, so if you notice any performance issues over time, you can get it fixed or improved. Remember, turbochargers are built to order, so be patient as it takes 3 to 5 weeks for delivery. Also, keep an eye on the compressor and turbine wheels, and if you hear any strange noises or notice a drop in performance, it might be time for a check - up.
