Turbo Part Variations

Traditionally, a shaft and wheel has an open back with a slender or straight shaft.

As turbochargers develop, operating conditions have altered significantly. Turbos are spinning faster than ever before and subjected to higher temperatures.

The RHF4 bearing housings are available in two variations; Air Cooled & Water Cooled. Air Cooled: Ambient air and oil act as a cooling mechanism.

What is the difference between a single feed bearing housing and a Twin feed bearing house? Examples for Borg Warner – K03-04 / BV43/50 Bearing Housings.

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Whilst it is seen to be a relatively new design, the Z-bearings design has actually been around since some of the very first mass produced turbochargers.

Melett BV40 Machined from Solid (MFS) compressor wheels replace the original BV40 compressor wheels and feature the new extended tip design.