This reduces thermal cycling which extends the lifespan of turbo housings and other parts that go through rapid temperature cycling.
Ceramic turbo vs steel turbo.
If you hear this noise coming out of a 11 or 12 6 7l then you can count on having to put a turbo charger on it which have since been changed to steel bearings.
Heat transfer from the exhaust can be one of the most damaging environmental factors for cars and motorcycles.
The ceramic bearings seemed like a good idea on paper but it is a problem.
Applying a high temperature ceramic coating spray on turbo parts specifically those powered by diesel fuel helps to maintain a lower surface temperature of metals.
Ceramic ballbearing vs steel ballbearing garrett turbocharger duration.
Turbo dynamics offer proven formula one ceramic coating technology for turbochargers turbo related components.
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In an automotive application a ball bearing turbo will spool up faster if you dont know how to drive a turbo car.
It can reduce component reliability damage expensive finishes reduce performance and create safety issues.