Can you mount turbos vertically?
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Can you mount turbos vertically? Can you mount a turbo vertically such that the compressor is on top of the turbine and still have the unit operate normally? Would there be a difference between journal vs. ball bearing construction turbos for this application?
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Originally Posted by INTMD8
If you were able to drive around in a bumper dragging wheelie 100% of the time than yes, you can do it.
Otherwise they must be mounted within around 30% of horizontal.
Otherwise they must be mounted within around 30% of horizontal.
The oiling system has to be within spec or you can cause serious damage to the bearings. (journal or ball)
Plus, if they are clocked wrong, smoking can occur.
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I built an Escalade with twin Aerochargers that ran vertical mount with a sealed oiling system. I think the company went belly up, but they were popular on snomobiles and motorcycles because of the small size. As I recall two of them made about 700 flywheel, and they were almost maxed out.
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Originally Posted by 427
I built an Escalade with twin Aerochargers that ran vertical mount with a sealed oiling system. I think the company went belly up, but they were popular on snomobiles and motorcycles because of the small size. As I recall two of them made about 700 flywheel, and they were almost maxed out.
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I've seen a Harley turbo kit that used a vertical mounted turbo. As you stated, I think the the company went belly up.
There may be other turbo companies out there that make this type. It is just a matter a different bearing setup.
Wasn't there also a company or name of a turbo called Sidewinder? I thought I remembered seeing a Dodge 2500 with a Cummings diesel that ran a vertical mounted turbo called a sidewinder. Hell it might have even been Lingenfelter with his land speed record diesel truck. Can't remember now.
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Thanks for the responses. Some other info I found on the net...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/arch.../t-891447.html
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/arch.../t-891447.html
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You can mount a turbo vertical Your actually wrong, yes with standard turbos you have to mount properly so the oil can drain and not seep through to the hot side. But you can purchase an oil-less turbo that uses grease instead of oil for lubrication and water to cool it.
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I guess now the also have air cooled turbos as well. Just 8 pumps of grease every 3000mi.
