ceramic ct26? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

tamalpro · 12-22-2005, 06:45 PM

i read that Some CT26's in MR2's had ceramic turbine wheels for further improved response, how can i tell if mine is or not? and how much better is it?

NESW20 · 12-22-2005, 08:11 PM

ceramic CT26s only came on japanese engines. all US spec MR2 turbos have the steel CT26.

-Mike

Gairloch · 12-22-2005, 10:36 PM

I've read that the CT26 ceramic wheel can start coming apart at pressures over 15psi. Don't know that the JDM CT26 is necessarily an upgrade.

NESW20 · 12-22-2005, 11:03 PM

a close friend of mine ran 15psi daily on his MR2 with a japanese engine swap (ceramic CT26). ran it that way for 3 years with no problems. personally, if i were going to run more than 15psi, i'd be getting a larger turbo.

actually, i am planning on running over 15psi and i am planning on getting a larger turbo.

the difference between the ceramic and steel CT26s is somewhat noticable. if you're not planning on making huge amounts of power and want a very easy turbo to drive, then the ceramic CT26 isn't a bad choice. if you're planning on high boost or high revs, then look elsewhere.

-Mike