Kwik Filter installed, bad discovery
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg, NJ
Kwik Filter installed, bad discovery
I installed the Kwik Filter mod (6637) last night. (haven't had a chance to really test it yet)
In doing so, with the boot off, I first noticed some grime around the ccv. I wasn't suprised by it and plan to do the ccv mod soon anyway. Then, looking at the compressor wheel I saw that it's had its share of abuse over the years. One of the blades has a very small dent/chip. It's barely noticeable. Nevertheless, it'll have to go soon.
If I'm going to get into this project, what's the best way to go? I've read a lot about the WW. I can't do a BB turbo at this time. I'll have to use the stock housing for now. How much of a PITA is this project?
Thanks all,
Geoff
In doing so, with the boot off, I first noticed some grime around the ccv. I wasn't suprised by it and plan to do the ccv mod soon anyway. Then, looking at the compressor wheel I saw that it's had its share of abuse over the years. One of the blades has a very small dent/chip. It's barely noticeable. Nevertheless, it'll have to go soon.
If I'm going to get into this project, what's the best way to go? I've read a lot about the WW. I can't do a BB turbo at this time. I'll have to use the stock housing for now. How much of a PITA is this project?
Thanks all,
Geoff
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,112
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
And so it begins. 
The ever steeper, ever slippery slope of PMS (Powerstroke Modification Syndrome). Sorry there is NO CURE.
Johnny8 did an excellent picture gallery when he did his truck. It's not that hard really, but you need some specific tools to get the job done.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=18375
The ever steeper, ever slippery slope of PMS (Powerstroke Modification Syndrome). Sorry there is NO CURE.
Johnny8 did an excellent picture gallery when he did his truck. It's not that hard really, but you need some specific tools to get the job done.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=18375
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg, NJ
Is there a program to help me cope? I'm married with kids and have a mortgage! Yet I need a chip and gauges! Should I divorce and sell the kids? Anyone in the market? They're cute...
I know, Kwik. I already have it. I've waited until now to start. Thankfully I'm prettty frugal and study each thing to the n-th degree.
I know, Kwik. I already have it. I've waited until now to start. Thankfully I'm prettty frugal and study each thing to the n-th degree.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,112
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Fortunatly the WW is only $75.00 or so. And you'll love the new sound! More like a big rig turbo whistle instead of that "darth vader", "hoover on steroids" sound that they make with the stock wheel.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg, NJ
By the way, Kwik. OMG! That thing sounds like it could suck in a Yugo! At idle I didn't hear anything new. It's when you accelerate and level off that thing woofs. On the highway it's still quiet. Combined w/ the 5", it's like a turbofan jet.
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted by GeoffNJ
On the highway it's still quiet. Combined w/ the 5", it's like a turbofan jet.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 18,423
Likes: 9
From: iowa
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
And so it begins.
The ever steeper, ever slippery slope of PMS (Powerstroke Modification Syndrome). Sorry there is NO CURE.
The ever steeper, ever slippery slope of PMS (Powerstroke Modification Syndrome). Sorry there is NO CURE.
oh well maybe I too should just order the WW or maybe the new housing or maybe both. Scarey part is I have already decided that when I build the new $18,000 engine for the ranger the one thats in it will get mildly detuned and stuffed into the bronco for just running around. Man this MS is bad already spent $12k on one engine now I am working on spending a bunch on the tow vehicle, and already looking at parts for a new engine oh I need a support group or something. 
Good thing the kids are gone and the house, and F250 are paid for, but dang having to buy the wife a new to us 03 expy is really cutting into my modification budget.
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 0
From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by GeoffNJ
Is there a program to help me cope? I'm married with kids and have a mortgage! Yet I need a chip and gauges! Should I divorce and sell the kids? Anyone in the market? They're cute...
I know, Kwik. I already have it. I've waited until now to start. Thankfully I'm prettty frugal and study each thing to the n-th degree.
I know, Kwik. I already have it. I've waited until now to start. Thankfully I'm prettty frugal and study each thing to the n-th degree.
Can your kids shine a PSD real good?hmmmmmm...i might be interested
.I'm wondering if the compressor wheel damage u saw could have caused an imbalance and may have degraded your journal bearing. Have u checked for bearing play?
Just a thought.
Nut
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg, NJ
Nut, yes. The 3 year old loves to help me clean/fix the truck. He's also quite talented with heavy equipment. What it is and when it's needed. The 6 month old is just learning. You could just dress him in a heavy fleece suit and let him wriggle around the hood and shine it.
I poked in there to check if it was dragging/rubbing or shifting around. It seems Ok and the turbo sound seems normal for now. I'll have to get the stuff ready for a change anyway.
I poked in there to check if it was dragging/rubbing or shifting around. It seems Ok and the turbo sound seems normal for now. I'll have to get the stuff ready for a change anyway.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg, NJ
Originally Posted by RushN350
Upwards of 300,000 RPM'S, and thanks I just figured out what PITA stood for. They don't tell you that in the acronym threads.
300K, really... So I might want to keep my fingers away while it's spinning?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg, NJ
I justify as my midlife crisis and tell her well my midlife crisis could be a 21 yr old blond.
I have a similar problem with sailing. I have to sneak out once in a while to sail... I tell my wife that I could be at the bar or a strip club or worse, a motel with a yungin'. She tolerates the truck only because it's my work truck.
I have a similar problem with sailing. I have to sneak out once in a while to sail... I tell my wife that I could be at the bar or a strip club or worse, a motel with a yungin'. She tolerates the truck only because it's my work truck.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 18,423
Likes: 9
From: iowa
Originally Posted by GeoffNJ
I try so hard to keep it clean... We'll have to start our own acronym thread.
300K, really... So I might want to keep my fingers away while it's spinning?
300K, really... So I might want to keep my fingers away while it's spinning?
edit I guess you have quicker fingers than I do. oh well atleast that means you still hve all your fingers right?
Last edited by monsterbaby; Mar 3, 2006 at 05:05 PM.