Turbochargers

The Garrett ball bearing turbo featuring GT wheel design

Proven performance

Garrett's ball bearing cartridge has proven its worth in the highest level of motorsports where it has been the bearing system of choice in CART FEDEX ChampCar Series, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, World Rally Championship, and most recently Drag Racing. These premier racing customers demand no less than the best in durability, reliability, and power on demand. One key contributor to this performance lies in the ball bearing cartridge where it is, by design, surrounded by a thin film of oil. The oil film damps out destructive vibrations that would otherwise compromise turbo durability.

A clear demonstration of the inherent superiority of Garrett's ball bearing design is in the launch of a turbocharged drag race car. The two-step rev limiters used to build boost on the line expose the turbo to the harshest imaginable conditions of pressure spikes and scorching temperatures. Where lesser turbos often fail catastrophically, Garrett ball bearing turbos regularly shrug off these brutal conditions time after time. In fact, many drag racers running Garrett ball bearing turbos have not needed to rebuild or replace their turbos for multiple seasons. Can you say that about your turbo?

Combined with the aerodynamically advanced Garrett GT wheel design, Garrett GT ball bearing turbos provide improved drivability and power on demand.

Garrett GT-series Turbochargers-- the standard by which all others are judged

Small Frame
GT12-GT22
The fun starts here. A range of modern Wastegated turbochargers ideally suited for small-displacement applications including motorcycles, Formula SAE competition vehicles, and more.

Medium Frame
GT25-GT35
A huge selection of journal bearing turbos, housing options, and our proven patented ball-bearing turbos. Wastegated or free-floating; from the quick-spooling GT2554R to the competition-crushing GT3582R, you'll find your best options here whether you want 170 hp or 550 hp.

Large Frame
GT37-GT60
Best suited for large-displacement engines, drag racing vehicles, and other applications that require significant airflow. There are Wastegated or Free-floating units here, plus our exclusive large-frame ball-bearing CHRAs.