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Nov 18, 2019 | 02:50 PM

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Sous

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It is always a gamble when buying cheap parts, even if they are hard parts. You have to ask yourself if the gamble is worth it to you.

I took the gamble on a set of cheap Dorman up pipes a few years ago and they fit and performed great. Although, I bought a nice billet compressor wheel from @Riffraff Performance when I rebuilt the turbo. I didn't want to take the gamble/chance that the wheel could explode due to the 50,000+ RPM the wheel is subject to. I didn't want shards of metal going through the system because I was trying to save $200.

Although, I personally know a couple of people who have bought cheap compressor wheels that had no issues other than just not liking the performance or noise.

Up to you, but you will NEVER see a part like that in a critical system in my truck.

Nov 18, 2019 | 02:54 PM

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I hear ya , I can afford the wicked wheel but I just don’t see an need for it, anywhere to buy a factory replacement? I guess from Garrett. Let me look

this is only 100$ may be a good compromise

Nov 18, 2019 | 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Offshore_Outlaw

I hear ya , I can afford the wicked wheel but I just don’t see an need for it, anywhere to buy a factory replacement? I guess from Garrett. Let me look

this is only 100$ may be a good compromise

As I mentioned earlier, Riffraff Diesel is a great source as is Diesel-O-Rings.

See here... https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/compressor-wheels/

Even the billet high performance wheel is under $200.

Nov 18, 2019 | 03:23 PM

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Oh man thanks, this is a good compromise
appreciate it brotha. It’s on the way

Nov 18, 2019 | 07:23 PM

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I wouldn’t go cheap on a part that spins 30,000 rpms.

These trucks are not cheap. Nothing on them is a cheap fix. Get used to that!!

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Originally Posted by Offshore_Outlaw

Anyone try one of these el cheapo wheels off eBay ?
wicked wheels are 230$ I’m sure for good reason
but at that price I may as well just save for a new turbo all together