Lubrication is crucial for turbochargers that spin at incredibly 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 limited mounting choices as oil must flow back into the engine by gravity, unless you use costly and complex scavenging systems. They're also prone to contaminants from engine wear, leaks, and smoking. These issues inspired Comp Turbo to develop the world's first production oil-less water-cooled turbocharger! The patented CTR Oil-Less Turbochargers use a version of the Triplex Ceramic triple ball bearing system, where 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 maintenance. Comp Turbo ball bearing turbochargers feature 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 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 with the latest compressor design technology. They have 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, generates 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 now available on our entire 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 this wheel unique and maximize the flow capacity, increasing it by 30% compared to the previous GT style Turbine wheel. The Comp Turbo CTR high-flow turbine wheels have minimal leaving velocity due to a longer blade surface, reducing leaving losses. This leads to higher turbine efficiency and a greater flow range than other industry turbine wheels. CTR turbine wheels are designed for high exhaust flow requirements and have low leaving gas velocity to increase turbine efficiency. Turbochargers are built to order and take 3 to 5 weeks to deliver.
Using your Comp Turbo turbocharger is straightforward. First, make sure to install it correctly following the provided guidelines. You can mount it in any orientation, which is a great advantage. Since it's an oil-less turbocharger, you don't have to worry about oil lines, but always check the Zerk fitting for easy servicing. When it comes to maintenance, regularly check the water jacket for proper cooling. You can also use the Zerk fitting to ensure the bearings are well-lubricated with the proprietary grease. If you notice any decrease in performance, it might be time to consider a rebuild or upgrade as these turbochargers are fully rebuildable and upgradeable. Keep in mind that turbochargers are built to order, so expect a 3 - 5 week delivery time. Also, remember that the compressor and turbine wheels are designed for high performance, so they'll help your engine reach its maximum potential as long as you take good care of them.
