Turbo Question

[AustinG]

What's better a turbo with Ceramic turbine blades or metal? and who make ceramic blades?

 

[WShade]

http://www.turboneticsinc.com/faq.html#2

They are very costly!

 

[spoolinmp3]

Wshade I dont think he is talking about ball bearing center sections but the actual turbine wheel.

Yes turbines can be made of ceramic composites and titanium. Since these materials are lighter than the standard material found on turbos it allows for more responsiveness. Although this is very exotic and rare it does exist. Actually some production vehicles such as the the mits evolution VII utilize titanium turbine impellers on there mitsubishi turbos.
If you are intersted in something like this get ready to spend big bucks on a turbo. Also I know that there have been some concerns regarding the life span and reliability of ceramic turbines. And the astronimical prices that are associated with these turbines are not cost affective for the gains (spool responsiveness). My opinion is save your money and spend the money on a ball bearing center section (which is way more economical but still on the pricey side)
But if you have an appetite for the best......like myself :mad:
This may be an interesting option to pursue. Plus it makes an intersting conversation topic.........."Yes well my cars turbocharger utilizes a ceramic composite turbine aiding in greater efficiency and responsive boost onset "

If you are intersted, I could guide you in the right direction regarding this technology
spoolin

 

[spoolinmp3]

Here is some stuff I found searhing the net

http://www.howstuffworks.com/turbo4.htm

http://www.geocities.com/dimer510canada/Upgrade.html

 

[spoolinmp3]

Not that this is a really hot topic but here are some pics of the mitsubishi tdo5h based turbo with a titanuim turbine impeller and shaft

http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?...3&US=0&collid=30562615503&photoid=73233615503