self lubricating turbo ??
09-20-2007, 08:55 AM
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Re: self lubricating turbo ??
Originally Posted by Toysrme
air-foil bearing turbo's have been around forever. the major problem is that air foil bearings are not suitable for mass production.
Originally Posted by Toysrme
air-foil bearing turbo's have been around forever. the major problem is that air foil bearings are not suitable for mass production.
Originally Posted by absolutezroo
Foil bearings are a neat product. Used in some turbines. I guess that it wouldn't be effective for larger turbos because foil bearings can't support the same axial load as a ball, roller, or journal bearing. They also wear a little on startup until it gets up to speed and creates the air pocket.
Someone posted a tech thread about them in another section. I'll hunt for it.
09-20-2007, 08:59 AM
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Re: self lubricating turbo ??
Originally Posted by Dive_Miguel
I would like to see a self lubed turbo that had its own pump and sump.
Cop this:
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/oilsystems.htm
pricey though, not exactly my style.
Cop this:
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/oilsystems.htm
pricey though, not exactly my style.
Jesus, you can see the garrett in the casting.
I'd like to see a meow turbo attempt that.
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