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What Are The Differences Between Ball Bearing And Journal Bearing Turbos?

What Are The Differences Between Ball Bearing A...

When it comes to turbochargers, understanding the difference between bearing types is crucial. STS (journal bearing) turbos offer robust durability and affordability, making them ideal for high-performance applications where the...

What Are The Differences Between Ball Bearing A...

When it comes to turbochargers, understanding the difference between bearing types is crucial. STS (journal bearing) turbos offer robust durability and affordability, making them ideal for high-performance applications where the...

To Cool or Not to Cool: Does My Turbo Need Water?

To Cool or Not to Cool: Does My Turbo Need Water?

Introduction Turbochargers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world, boosting engine power and efficiency. But these powerhouses generate intense heat, especially during spirited driving. That's where water-cooling comes into...

To Cool or Not to Cool: Does My Turbo Need Water?

Introduction Turbochargers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world, boosting engine power and efficiency. But these powerhouses generate intense heat, especially during spirited driving. That's where water-cooling comes into...

Oil Pads Ramping: The Secret to Boosting Performance and Turbo Life

Oil Pads Ramping: The Secret to Boosting Perfor...

In the realm of turbochargers, where components spin at incredible speeds under intense pressure, the thrust bearing plays a vital role in maintaining stability and longevity. While often overlooked, a...

Oil Pads Ramping: The Secret to Boosting Perfor...

In the realm of turbochargers, where components spin at incredible speeds under intense pressure, the thrust bearing plays a vital role in maintaining stability and longevity. While often overlooked, a...

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Brass or Semi-soft Materials for Thrust and Journal Bearings

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Brass or Semi-soft Mate...

The choice of brass or other semi-soft materials for journal bearings in turbochargers, particularly for the thrust bearing, is primarily driven by their ability to embed debris and maintain a...

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Brass or Semi-soft Mate...

The choice of brass or other semi-soft materials for journal bearings in turbochargers, particularly for the thrust bearing, is primarily driven by their ability to embed debris and maintain a...

kinugawa turbo anti-surge cover

The Anti-Surge Compressor Housing Works

An anti-surge housing is designed to prevent compressor surge. It is not designed to replace a BOV or a BCV. it does not relieve the shockwave made by slamming the throttle...

The Anti-Surge Compressor Housing Works

An anti-surge housing is designed to prevent compressor surge. It is not designed to replace a BOV or a BCV. it does not relieve the shockwave made by slamming the throttle...

kinugawa turbo systems line-up code explantion

Kinugawa Turbo Systems Line-up Code Explanation...

Kinugawa Turbo Systems these days carry the TD prefix followed by a number. the number generally designates the class of turbo and turbine wheel size. The most current models are...

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Kinugawa Turbo Systems Line-up Code Explanation...

Kinugawa Turbo Systems these days carry the TD prefix followed by a number. the number generally designates the class of turbo and turbine wheel size. The most current models are...

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