I got caught up in a conversation about ball bearing turbos with one of my friends. He was saying that B.B. turbos were the best turbo u could get. I told him that how could ball bearing turn at 100K+ RPM without melting? Whose idea is correct? ( i think he got the ball bearing turbo idea from F&F)

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no, it is a better idea. some of them have ceramic bearings to withstand the heat. but the BB turbos spool way faster than standard ones.

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Yes, there's a "Replacement for Displacement". Its called Volumetric Efficiency.

Yes, and how else would you keep the friction down?

if u ever look at buying a turbo kit there is usually an option to upgrade to a "Ball bearing turbo" .....and its usually like 400$ more.....and we all kno that u GET what u PAY for.

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1994 Civic coupe. B18C, A few Bolt Ons.