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24 articles
October 24, 2024
With more than 10 years' efforts putting in New Complete turbocharger manufacture and turbo remanufacturing ,GDXP has found that the OEM design is not always the best choice either in design or performance. In order to supply the better...
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Tolerance Casting design reference data GDX PORFERMANCE is professional stainless steel and heat-resistant steel investment casting manufacturers, any design and casting needs please Contact 1. Tolerance (mm) Casting Basic Size (mm) ≤10...
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October 30, 2024
All turbochargers should have an identification label or nameplate secured to the outside casing of the turbocharger. It is preferable if you can supply us with this make and part number of the actual turbo fitted to your car. Normally,...
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October 30, 2024
Loud whining noise, Loss of power, excess smoke, high fuel consumption, overheating, high exhaust temperatures and oil leakages from the turbocharger are all symptoms that could indicate turbocharger malfunction. However, these faults ar...
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October 30, 2024
Custom billet wheel factory Compressor wheel, also known as working wheel, is the only component in centrifugal compressor that works on air flow. As a professional billet compressor wheel manufacturer , GDX PERFORMANCE has a very deep s...
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October 30, 2024
Trim is a common term used when talking about or describing turbochargers. For example, you may hear someone say "I have a GT2871R ' 56 Trim ' turbocharger. What is 'Trim ?' Trim is a term to express the relationship between the inducer*...
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October 30, 2024
A/ R ( Area/ Radius) describes a geometric characteristic of all compressor and turbine housings. Technically, it is defined as: the inlet (or, for compressor housings, the discharge) cross-sectional area divided by the radi us from the...
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October 30, 2024
There are two different types of turbocharger manifolds; cast log style ( see Figure 3.) and welded tubular style ( see Figure 4.) . Figure 3. Cast log style turbocharger manifold Figure 4. Welded tubular turbocharger manifold Manifold d...
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October 30, 2024
Compression ratio wi th boost Before discussing compression ratio and boost , it is important to understand engine knock, also known as detonation. Knock is a dangerous condition caused by uncontrolled combustion of the air/ fuel mixture...
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October 30, 2024
When discussing engine tuning the 'Air/ Fuel Ratio' ( AFR) is one of the main topics. Proper AFR calibration is critical to performance and durability of the engine and it 's components. The AFR defines the ratio of the amount of air con...
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October 30, 2024
VG Variable geometry (all actuation types) WG Wastegate CW Command valve wastegate FG Fixed geometry PT Power turbine What will a HX60 now become? To HE600FG
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October 30, 2024
GDX PERFORMANCE offer cusomize batmo style compressor wheel, any size and model you want, takes you another step into your need for crazy power. This design has changed the game forever. The well known compressor wheel is designed for fa...
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November 6, 2024
TURBO MODEL OEM & PART NUMBERS APPLICATION APPLICATION APPLICATION REMARK HX60-1 W HX60W 4955216,4047148,3594488,3598762,4038498,4041154,4024937,4089298,4089970,4955216,4955813,4955813NX,3594490, 3594491, 3594492, 4038500, 3598763, 35987...
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G25-550 ball bearing G25-660 ball bearing GTX5533R ball bearing G57-2000 ball bearing G57-3000 ball bearing Gtb2260vk ball bearing HE221w ball bearing TD04 ball bearing Contact
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November 9, 2024
Name Application Pipe OD V-band OD Material MOQ(Pcs) V-band Flange Universal,Welding 2 inch 3 inch 304 20 V-band Flange Universal,Welding 3 inch 3.55 insch 304 20 V-band Flange Universal,Welding 3 inch 4.2 inch 304 20 V-band Flange Unive...
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November 9, 2024
TURBO Model OE NO. GT1544V 750030-0001 GT1544V 782403-0001 GT1544V 753420-0002 GT1544V 740611-0003 GT1544V 740611-0002 GT1541V 700960-0011 GT1444V 758870-0001 GTD1244MVZ 813860-0001 GTD1244MVZ 813860-0003 GTD1449V 831157-0002 GTE1236VZK...
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November 9, 2024
Turbo No. Ref.（actuator number） Hella Application (vehicle) 796910-1/2/3/4 781751 6NW009660-02 Mercedes M Class 320 14411-3XN1A 14411-LC10A 53039880268/373/341/339/231 53039700268/373/341/339/231 59001107159 59001107188 6NW010099-09 Niss...
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OE Number OE Number OE Number OE Number 707240 53039880268 17201-11070 49135-07310 708639 53039700346 17201-11080 49373-02003 700447 53049880001 17201-27030 49173-06500 703245 53039880205 17201-30030 454135 704361 53039700133 17201-30080...
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November 19, 2024
All turbos come with Varying Flange dimensions, Some are universal, others are specific to the application they were intended for. Most commonly on cummins applications we use one of the following 4 flanges. Some products(All products ca...
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March 12, 2025
In turbocharger systems, the turbine housing must endure extreme temperatures (up to 1,000°C), corrosive exhaust gases, and cyclic thermal stresses. To achieve the intricate geometries and material reliability required, investment castin...
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Turbochargers are critical components in modern engines, enhancing performance and fuel efficiency by forcing compressed air into combustion chambers. However, one persistent challenge faced by turbocharged systems is turbocharger surge...
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In high-performance engines and industrial systems, the efficiency and reliability of exhaust systems play a pivotal role in overall functionality. Among the critical components, cast stainless steel collectors and manifold headers stand...
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April 10, 2025
The A/R (Area/Radius) value is a crucial design parameter for turbocharger turbine housings, especially in twin-scroll configurations. For a twin-scroll turbine housing: Definition : A = the cross-sectional area at the turbine housing...
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August 10, 2025
AN (Army-Navy) fittings for oil lines use a straight thread with a 37-degree flare for a leak-tight seal. The size of the fitting is indicated by an "AN" number, which corresponds to a specific tube outside diameter and thread size. For...
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