Building a twin-scroll turbocharger core for sustained high-temperature track endurance
Cast commercial turbochargers frequently fail on race circuits due to radial shaft deflection and turbine housing fatigue under temperatures above 900°C. Factorys Five builds competition twin-scroll assemblies using solid Inconel 718 turbine wheels balanced to within 0.005 gram-inches. The cartridge features dual ceramic ball bearings retained within a billet steel carrier, reducing frictional drag by 42% over bronze sleeve journals.
The compressor wheel is CNC machined from aerospace 2618 forged aluminum with an aggressive 58 mm inducer and extended-tip blade architecture. Each unit is fitted with a matched high-pressure internal wastegate actuator calibrated to customer boost targets before dispatch.
| Specification | Factorys Five Dimension / Metric |
|---|---|
| Inducer / Exducer | 58.0 mm inducer // 76.2 mm exducer (2618 forged billet) |
| Turbine Wheel Material | Inconel 718 solid superalloy // 10-blade high-flow profile |
| Housing Configuration | Twin-scroll divided T3 or T4 flange // A/R options: 0.82 or 1.06 |
| Bearing Cartridge | Dual ceramic silicon-nitride ball bearings with oil restrictor |
| Retail Price Scope | $489.00–$629.99 USD per unit |
| Quote Determinants | Trim size, A/R selection, manifold flange type, wastegate spring |