b18.

That looks like a ------- skateboard bearing. Are all the cages for BB Turbos that low of bearing count?
I mean less BB = less force distribution

I mean it's not like it's a lot of force on it, but the rotation. IDK seems sketch.

90CRXSiR

if they are teflon sealed, that wouldnt allow oil to the bearing though?

Smith-02

the seal is only on one side of the bearing. teflon side out.

90CRXSiR

oooooh, ok.

danz

thats a great idea...

any part numbers for the bearings?

Smith-02

www.towerhobbies.com search for 6x11 as a search term, all one word. look for teflon or full sheilded

Ichi-Go

Do you use these for the turbine and compressor side? If this really works it really changes the game when it comes to ball bearing turbos, you can get a cheap 500 dollar turbo and make it a 1000 dollar turbo with 50 dollars in parts.

boostedhfrex

it goes in the center section (chra)....aka title of the thread

Smith-02

it's more like $6 in parts.

danz

would bearings like this work as replacments for journal bearings in a MHI turbo? The bearings in a MHI have holes in them to allow the lubirication to come through... how would you mount a bearing in a turbo with that style oiling?

I did a search and went back to 05 but couldnt find any more info on doin this mod... i love free/cheap DIY performance so any more info would be killer