Lubrication is crucial for turbochargers spinning at super high speeds. Using engine oil for turbocharger bearing systems has been the norm, but it comes with limitations and hassles. Oil-lubricated systems offer few mounting choices 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, 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 Triplex Ceramic triple ball bearing system. The bearings are lubricated by 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 feature a patented triple ball bearing design with 99% mechanical efficiency! This results in a quicker transient response than the industry-standard dual ball bearing system because of 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 tech. They have a small-diameter hub to boost intake airflow and an extended tip design for better efficiency at high pressure ratios. The R-line design, with maximum inducer diameters, creates higher boost pressures at high engine speeds and can increase engine HP output by up to 15%. The R-line advanced 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 are unique and maximize flow capacity, 30% more than the previous GT style Turbine wheel. The Comp Turbo CTR high-flow turbine wheels have low leaving velocity due to longer blade surfaces, minimizing losses. This leads to higher turbine efficiency and a wider flow range than industry turbine wheels. CTR turbine wheels are designed for high exhaust flow and have low leaving gas velocity, increasing turbine efficiency. Turbochargers are built to order and take 3 to 5 weeks to deliver.
Using your Comp Turbo turbocharger is straightforward. First, you can mount it in any orientation you like since it has an oil-less bearing system, which also means you don't have to deal with oil lines. When your engine is running, the turbocharger will work to increase its power output. Thanks to the advanced R - Line technology, it'll provide high boost pressures at high engine speeds and improve your engine's performance. As for maintenance, the bearing housing has a Zerk fitting that makes servicing easy. You don't have to worry about oil contamination from engine wear like in traditional oil - lubricated systems. However, make sure to check the water jacket for cooling regularly to ensure it's functioning properly. If you need to rebuild or upgrade your turbocharger, it's fully possible. Just note that turbochargers are built to order, and it takes 3 to 5 weeks for delivery. So, plan ahead if you're thinking of getting a new one.
