Maximum Turbo Tilt Angle

[silverbulletAWD]

Does anyone here have any factual information on the maximum tilt angle a turbo can be mounted on and still maintain proper draining and all. I'm talking about the angle of the shaft in relation to flat ground if I need any clarification. I'm dealing w/ a standard bearing T04. Thanks.

Andy

 

[NDgsx]

max of 30 degrees seems to be acceptable.

 

[goofynick6]

Yep, gonna confirm with 30, altho I've run about 40 w/o issues before.

Nick

 

[silverbulletAWD]

OK, that's about what I had in mind. Gonna try to keep it below 30° and not worry about it. Thanks!

Andy

 

[BlknBlue2G]

I know it is not for your turbo but I have the engineering drawings from garrett for their gt12 turbo and they recommend the follwing:
"Turbocharger axis of rotation should be normal to direction of gravity within +/- 15* when installed on level ground"
"Oil outlet should be in direction of gravity within +/- 5* when installed on level ground"
I am sure that other angles have worked for others but just relaying what I have read.

 

[silverbulletAWD]

Hmm, interesting. Is that for a BB center, or standard? I'm planning on trying to keep the shaft angle to a minimum and the return hole will be easy. Thanks for your input!

Andy

 

[DJpHGotBanned]

define "gravity".. my force vector sometimes points towards my back seat