Lubrication is crucial for turbochargers spinning at super high speeds. Traditionally, engine oil has been used to lubricate turbocharger bearing systems, but it comes with limitations and hassles. Oil-lubricated systems have restricted mounting options as oil needs to flow back to the engine by gravity, unless you use costly and complex scavenging systems. They're also prone to contaminants from engine wear, as well as leaking and smoking. These issues inspired Comp Turbo to create the world's first production oil-less turbocharger! The patented CTR Oil-Less Turbochargers use a version of the Triplex Ceramic triple ball bearing system. Here, the bearings are 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 have a patented triple ball bearing design with 99% mechanical efficiency! This results in a quicker transient response compared to the industry-standard dual ball bearing system, thanks to reduced friction losses. 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. It includes the CTR 7/14 veined billet slim hub extended tip compressor wheel and CTR slim hub lightweight turbine wheel, 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 features, like large 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. Their slim hub and thin blade design is unique and maximizes flow capacity, increasing it by 30% compared to the old GT style Turbine wheel. The Comp Turbo CTR high flow turbine wheels have low leaving velocity due to their long surface blade length, minimizing losses. This leads to higher turbine efficiency and a wider flow range than other turbine wheels in the industry. CTR turbine wheels are great for high exhaust flow needs and have low leaving gas velocity, which boosts 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. Since it doesn't need oil or water lines, installation can be done in any orientation you prefer. But make sure to mount it securely. When it comes to maintenance, thanks to the Zerk fitting, servicing is easy. Just follow the standard servicing intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Also, keep an eye on the titanium bullet nose and the anti - surge compressor housing for any signs of wear or damage. Since the turbocharger is built to order, expect a 3 to 5 - week delivery time. If you notice any unusual noises or a drop in performance, it's best to have it checked by a professional. And remember, this turbocharger is fully rebuildable and upgradeable, so you can keep it performing at its best over time.
