Quote from: "libbybapa"My understanding was that the bearing type used in the turbo determined whether or not it needed a restrictor. The journal type used in all VWs will take full pressure (and need it) while the ball bearing types require a restrictor both because they don't need the oil pressure to keep the parts from self-destructing and because they will pass enough oil to cause pressure loss in the rest of the system.AndrewThat's my understanding too. Can someone explain better ?
My understanding was that the bearing type used in the turbo determined whether or not it needed a restrictor. The journal type used in all VWs will take full pressure (and need it) while the ball bearing types require a restrictor both because they don't need the oil pressure to keep the parts from self-destructing and because they will pass enough oil to cause pressure loss in the rest of the system.Andrew
Yes, the concept is clear - I was looking for something like:GT15 is sleve, T3 is ball bearing, etc.
...BTW your Bieber avatar is awesome.-Malone
the question now is how much to make me some brakets so I can just bolt my spare engine up???