Wicked Wheel sound
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From: Utah County, UT
Does anyone know if there is a difference between the WW and a early 99 turbo wheel? I have been thinking about upgrading the turbo, but though I read somewhere that the early 99 and earlier pretty much already have a wicked wheel.
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From: Littleton, Colorado
That motivates me to get off my a$$ and install mine. I've had it for two weeks now, but I've been working 70-75hrs a week. It seems all I do is work, eat, ****, and sleep. I'm going to make the time Wednesday and install it.
I just can't decide if I'm going to remove the turbo or do it on the truck. My pedestal has no leaks, and I don't want to open that door.
I just decided. It stays on.
Thanks to Kwik and Stu for all the good info. It sure is nice not going into a project blind.
Have to go make some $$ now, my truck is spoiled rotten!
Austin
I just can't decide if I'm going to remove the turbo or do it on the truck. My pedestal has no leaks, and I don't want to open that door.
I just decided. It stays on.
Thanks to Kwik and Stu for all the good info. It sure is nice not going into a project blind.
Have to go make some $$ now, my truck is spoiled rotten!
Austin
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From: SC
Originally Posted by cangim
Does anyone know if there is a difference between the WW and a early 99 turbo wheel? I have been thinking about upgrading the turbo, but though I read somewhere that the early 99 and earlier pretty much already have a wicked wheel.
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From: Bellingham, WA
That's what I was waiting for!!! Mine is getting installed right now!
I will report on the difference. I buddy of mine is installing it so I wont have any install help guys. I simply do not have time and he is a diesel tech at the local dealer, so it makes sense. He is going to pull the turbo and install new pedestal rings as well, in case you were wondering.
I will report on the difference. I buddy of mine is installing it so I wont have any install help guys. I simply do not have time and he is a diesel tech at the local dealer, so it makes sense. He is going to pull the turbo and install new pedestal rings as well, in case you were wondering.
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From: wv
Well I just installed the wheel on my turbo and did not remove the turbo. I didn't haft to remove every thing they said to remove but I did need a guy under the truck to pull the downpipe down to get the screwdriver in the turbo to wedge it. The install took 2hr not as bad to do as you would think. The turbo has less whistle now and after comparing them when i had them off stock had alot more vanes to it. Must be why there is 4psi boost loss but all surge and stall are gone now it sounds stock with alot more whistle
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by toby5181
Well I just installed the wheel on my turbo and did not remove the turbo. I didn't haft to remove every thing they said to remove but I did need a guy under the truck to pull the downpipe down to get the screwdriver in the turbo to wedge it. The install took 2hr not as bad to do as you would think. The turbo has less whistle now and after comparing them when i had them off stock had alot more vanes to it. Must be why there is 4psi boost loss but all surge and stall are gone now it sounds stock with alot more whistle
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i was wondering if you could just pull that downpipe and wedge that exhaust side wheel to get the compressor wheel off... from what i understand you don't have to tighten up the new wheel very tight because it tightens as it spins... one question.. how hard was it to pull the downpipe then put it back on...?
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From: wv
The guy could pull the pipe down with one hand and the pipe clamped right back on with no problem. The wheel I just tightened snug. You don't haft to take the y pipe out just undo the clamp on the turbo the hoses will let it flex to take the turbo apart.
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Powerstrokedlariat
just got my truck back and there is a lot more whistle, very awesome, and ALL surge/flutter is gone-
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by johnny8
thanks, i'm gonna look into that... hey kwik... you didn't happen to take any pics when you did that install did you..?