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09/04/2026

🚨 Your turbo doesn’t have rubber “seals” holding the oil in.

One of the biggest misconceptions about turbochargers is that oil is kept inside by seals like you’d find in an engine.

It’s not.

Most journal-bearing turbos use piston-ring-style sealing rings. Their job is largely to control gas flow and help prevent exhaust gases from entering the center housing and contaminating the oil — they’re NOT rubber seals designed to hold back pressurized oil.

Oil enters the turbo under pressure, lubricates and cools the bearings, then needs to drain freely out the bottom of the center housing through the oil drain line BY GRAVITY.

That’s why a restricted drain, incorrect drain angle, excessive crankcase pressure, or other installation/engine issues can cause a perfectly good turbo to push oil.

So before you diagnose a smoking turbo as having “blown seals”… understand how the oiling system actually works. 🔧💨

09/03/2026

The right turbo with the wrong A/R can still feel like the wrong turbo. 👀

Your turbine housing A/R has a MASSIVE impact on how quickly the turbo responds and where it makes boost.

Smaller A/R ➡️ Higher exhaust velocity, quicker spool, earlier boost — but potentially more drive pressure and restriction up top.

Larger A/R ➡️ More exhaust flow, lower drive pressure, and better high-RPM power — but generally slower spool.

Bigger isn’t always better. Smaller isn’t always faster. The goal is matching the turbine housing to the engine, RPM range, power goal, and how you actually use the truck.



Sometimes making your turbo spool faster is as simple as putting the RIGHT exhaust housing on it. 💨

09/01/2026

Turbo vs. Supercharger… I’m taking the turbo. 👀💨

Why?

💪 More efficient — a supercharger takes power from the engine to make power. A turbo uses exhaust energy that was already headed out the pipe.

💰 Usually cheaper — turbos are everywhere. More manufacturers, more sizes, more replacement options, and a massive aftermarket.

🚛 Better to live with — when properly sized, you get the power when you need it without constantly using engine power just to drive the compressor.

Superchargers are cool. They sound awesome. They make instant boost.

But when it comes to efficiency, cost, and making serious power… TURBO WINS. 🐌💨

Agree or am I about to p**s off every supercharger guy on the internet? 😂👇

08/28/2026

What does it mean to “clock” a turbo? ⏰🌀

Clocking simply means rotating the compressor housing and/or turbine housing so the turbo’s outlets, oil drain, and connections are positioned correctly for your specific setup.

A brand-new turbo can be the right turbo and still not be oriented correctly when you pull it out of the box.

Unless it was specifically clocked for your truck, manifold, piping, or application beforehand, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll need to adjust it during installation.

Totally normal. Just make sure the center section is positioned correctly—especially the oil drain, which needs to stay pointed downward.

08/28/2026

Same turbo… but completely different. 🤔

These two replacement turbos look nothing alike when you put them side by side.

Different manufacturers.
Different castings.
Different design elements.
Different ways of getting to the same result.

But here’s the important part:

They’re both designed for the exact same application.

Same fitment. Same connections. Same job. Either one can bolt on and work exactly where it’s supposed to.

It’s a good reminder that replacement parts don’t always have to look identical to be interchangeable.

Different design. Same application. Same solution. 💨

08/27/2026

We take pride in offering one of the best experiences in commercial truck parts. We operate the way we operate so that we can best serve our customers and get them the right parts at lighting fast speeds.

Can't please em' all 🤷🏾‍♀️ sorry papi!

08/27/2026

Stop picking your turbo based on what your buddy runs. 😂
Same engine ≠ same setup.
Gearing, RPM, horsepower goal, fueling, displacement, application, weight, and how you actually use the truck ALL matter.
Your buddy’s turbo might absolutely rip on his truck and be a complete dog on yours.
Build the turbo around the setup — don’t build the setup around the turbo.

08/25/2026

Buying a turbo on Facebook Marketplace seems like a GREAT way to save some money… until that “$500 deal” turns into a $2,000 mistake. 😂💸

Sometimes you find a legit deal. Sometimes you’re buying somebody else’s problem.

If you HAVE to buy a used turbo, do your homework:

🔧 Get the actual part number — don’t trust “it’s an S475 bro.”

👀 Check the compressor AND turbine wheels for damage.

🤏 Check shaft play — and know the difference between normal journal-bearing movement and a smoked turbo.

🛢️ Look for signs of oil leakage or excessive carbon buildup.

🔄 Make sure the wheels spin freely without rubbing the housings.

❓ Ask WHY they’re selling it and what happened to the engine it came off of.

💰 And most importantly: if you can’t afford to lose the money you’re spending on it, DON’T BUY IT.

A cheap turbo isn’t cheap when you have to buy another one. 😂

08/24/2026

Journal bearing turbos are obsolete? Not even close. 👀

Ball bearing turbos are awesome. They spool fast, respond great, and absolutely have their place.

But that doesn’t mean journal bearing technology suddenly stopped working.

There are plenty of applications where a journal bearing turbo simply makes more sense — cost, durability, serviceability, application, and how the vehicle is actually being used all matter.

The “best” turbo isn’t automatically the one with the newest technology. It’s the one that’s properly matched to the application.

Journal bearing turbos have been making serious horsepower and doing serious work for decades — and they’re not going anywhere. 💨

Proven technology > chasing buzzwords.

Experienced Parts Counter SalesMomentum Worx is looking for an experienced Parts Counter Salesperson to join our team.Th...
08/21/2026

Experienced Parts Counter Sales

Momentum Worx is looking for an experienced Parts Counter Salesperson to join our team.

This is not an entry-level sales position. We are looking for someone who already understands the parts business and knows how to take a customer from “I need this part” to actually figuring out what they need and where to get it.

What We're Looking For:

Automotive parts sales experience is required. Diesel, heavy-duty truck, or turbocharger experience is strongly preferred and will be compensated accordingly.

This job requires:
Fielding incoming sales and parts calls
Identifying what a customer actually needs
Crossing OEM and aftermarket part numbers
Use of catalogs, websites, databases, and other resources to identify parts
Creatively searching for hard-to-find or obsolete parts
Finding alternative options when the obvious part isn't available
Communicating confidently with customers over the phone
Following a sale from initial inquiry through completion

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Starting Salary: $65,000/year

Mon-Friday, in Person - Easton, PA 18042

Additional compensation may be available for candidates with significant diesel, heavy-duty, or turbocharger experience.

Vacation package
401(k)
Healthcare
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We're looking for someone who enjoys the hunt, knows how to cross-reference information, isn't afraid to pick up the phone, and takes pride in finding an answer instead of simply telling a customer, "I can't find it."

DO NOT CALL US, DO NOT STOP BY. SEND AN EMAIL with your basic contact info and a small explanation on why you want this job and what your background is.

Send to: [email protected]

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