i'm ordering my t3/t04 from cheapturbo.com and this is an upgrade for 75 dollars. what is it and is it worth it? thanks

 

Standard thrust bearings coer about 300 degrees of surface contact, the rest is left open for assembly purposes. A full face bearing is obviously better for spreading out loads and on overall long term wear characteristics, but it requires extra machining and assembly. It's not as good as ball bearing, but it's better than standard thrust bearing design (especially if you plan to push this turbo a lot).

 

I couldnt give you a perfect explaination but it supposse to increase durability and these are standared on ALL TURBONETICS turbo chargers.. try http://www.turboneticsinc.com shouldnt cheapturbo.com explain what they are selling..?

 

the 360 degree thrust bearing distributes and supports the COMPLETE thrust load placed on the shaft. where as the factory 270 degree thrust bearing covers just that, only 270 degrees of the shaft.
we recommend this as a necessity for anyone boosting higher pressures(20+psi) on a regular basis in which a higher thrust load is placed on the shaft.

as far as all turbonetics turbos coming with these, they do. but, if you figure this into the $549 price for the GARRETT T3/TO4E you are still only paying $624 shipped...

sorry we havent been able to answer many questions on here lately, we've been pretty slammed. if you have a question you need immediately answered, call us 623-939-7917 m-f 10am-6pm (mnt time)

 

yay! i have it on my turbo

 

why did they even start with only 270?

what part is the thrust bearing here?


#3?


http://www.majesticturbo.com/inside.html
The thrust cooler turns at shaft speed, oil is pumped out of the seal cavity through the drilled holes in the collar.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=616030