I'm on the hunt for a wicked wheel on craigslist. I see turbo's for sale and people parting out rust buckets all the time. I know the WW is in early 99's, but how far back can I go to get one?

Also, should I steer clear of ones with over 150,000 miles? What's the magic number?

The wheel is independant from the shaft, right? What are signs of wear on the wheel itself? Sharp blades?

Dump some knowledge on me fella's...are there any disadvantages to the WW? Should I have Jody send me new tunes once I get the WW?

Thanks in advance!

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think any OBS truck or van turbo will have the wheel you need.

 

So any 7.3 E-series van will have a wicked wheel? And any early 99 or previous 7.3 turbo's will have one as well?

That would be great....as for wear, I imagine just a visual inspection of the blades is as much as I can do.

 

There only $100 bucks or so for a new one. Unless your looking for an extra turbo or have a honey hole with a few 7.3's!

 

^Agree.

I believe Bob(Guzzle) and Clay(Riffraff) both sell it for about a bill, and IIRC both come with the needed turbo re-install o-ring kit.

 

I thought it was e99 only?

 

Na, all obs trucks had it as well! That's why it's not really an upgrade, but a cruch to sling out a lil more fuel and not load up the turbo quite as bad.

 

Don't bother with a used one! At around 100$ for brand new it isn't worth the time trying to find one then mag part. Inspection! By the time your done with the balance it's Cost you $150! it's the deal of the century getting a inspected 0 balanced new wheel for less than you can mag a used one!
Jim & fat Monty