We have been getting this question more and more..
Is it safe to run ballbearing on a commercial truck? YES.
Is the ball bearing turbo worth the money? MAYBE..
Should I get a ball bearing turbo? WATCH THE VIDEO..
The BorgWarner S500 (Aka S588, S591, S594) is a fantastic ball bearing turbo. Borg Warner makes plenty of housing options, and the cost of the turbo is very reasonable considering the performance it provided.
The Garrett GTX5533 (AKA Ball bearing GT55) is next level in terms of performance and design. Housing options are more limited, but other than that and the cost - the GTX does shine quite brightly.
Which one should you buy? Have questions about sizes available? Well, I guess you should grab some pop corn and kick your feet up for the next 12 mins.
Momentum Worx is the premier supplier of performance turbos for Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, and other on road commercial trucks. While our heart and soul is rooted in performance, we also offer stock replacements for most modern trucks, including our own line of VGT style turbos for modern MACK, CUMMINS, and PACCAR engines.