Wicked Wheel
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 316
Likes: 0
From: Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage
Wicked Wheel
Looking at ordering the wicked wheel for my truck gere in a few days and wanted to know if there is anything else I should got for the turbo. Was looking at Pure Diesel Power and they had a turbo reinstall kit. Would it be worth getting since I will be taking it out? Truck only has 51,000 miles on it. Not sure if I will be getting it from there, seen it cheaper at Xtreme.
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 533
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Make sure Xtreme Diesel has their wheel in stock before ordering, sometimes they're back ordered because it's such a great price. I recommend dieselsite.com Bob is awesome to work with and his WW comes with free pedestal o-rings.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Also look into the non-turbo-removal WW installation method. It can be done without pulling it. Go HERE and look down at the bottom of the page. I haven't done it yet myself as I'm still considering whether or not to get the WW, but if I do, I figure I'll try it without pulling the turbo. Worse case is that you end up pulling it, and most (if not all) of the steps you already took need to be done to pull it anyway...
BTW, there is an edit function so you can fix posting boo-boos. The post has to be pretty fresh -- you can't edit older posts. Look on the bottom right of your recent posts next to the "quote" button.
BTW, there is an edit function so you can fix posting boo-boos. The post has to be pretty fresh -- you can't edit older posts. Look on the bottom right of your recent posts next to the "quote" button.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Omaha, NE
Hey FTE, are the pedestal o-rings what is probably causing the small oil leak down the back of the block? I only get one or two drops a day but I have not had time to investigate it further. Would tightening up the bolts on the pedestal work best or would I have to replace the o-rings?
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Originally Posted by jeffthralls
Hey FTE, are the pedestal o-rings what is probably causing the small oil leak down the back of the block? I only get one or two drops a day but I have not had time to investigate it further. Would tightening up the bolts on the pedestal work best or would I have to replace the o-rings?
Of course, mileage and age has a lot to do with this. Mine only had 60k on it when I got it.
Joe
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,647
Likes: 0
From: Fulltime RVer
Originally Posted by Izzy351
Also look into the non-turbo-removal WW installation method. It can be done without pulling it. Go HERE and look down at the bottom of the page. I haven't done it yet myself as I'm still considering whether or not to get the WW, but if I do, I figure I'll try it without pulling the turbo. Worse case is that you end up pulling it, and most (if not all) of the steps you already took need to be done to pull it anyway....
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Originally Posted by ernesteugene
Actually, the worse case that I've read about is a broken turbine blade. Even if you put tape on the screwdriver before wedging it in there, you can chip or break a blade because they're very brittle.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
From: ARIZONA
im told by many rebalence isnt necessary, and and told by some that it is, so take you pick, but instead of a WW, I prefer the ATS ported housing with the stock wheel,
too many people complain about loosing the low end with the WW. and the ATS flows more and completely gets rid of surge and flutter.
4 in. intake ATS vs/ 3 in. intake stock garrett.
too many people complain about loosing the low end with the WW. and the ATS flows more and completely gets rid of surge and flutter.
4 in. intake ATS vs/ 3 in. intake stock garrett.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
That's why I'm on the fence about the WW. I'm not towing 13k+ loads, so I'm more concerned about performance on the street vs. towing up a 5% grade. When I get to that point, I'll worry about it. Too many other mods to get done first. 