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Croustibat · 09-23-2013, 03:30 AM

ball bearing turbos are just lubricated by oil, not cooled, hence why they have an oil restrictor.

I guess these turbos need to be regreased after each run or something like that. Still i'd be interested in more info on them.

09-23-2013, 03:30 AM	#4
Croustibat Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: France - Toulouse Age: 44 Posts: 1,851 Trader Rating: (0)	ball bearing turbos are just lubricated by oil, not cooled, hence why they have an oil restrictor. I guess these turbos need to be regreased after each run or something like that. Still i'd be interested in more info on them.