turbo

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 23, 2007 | 10:59 PM

#16

01redcrew

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 384

Likes: 0

so im good on the wheel and can order it but is it worth 60 bones??

May 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM

#17

PowerstrokeJunkie

Post Fiend

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 14,582

Likes: 12

From: 21791

Yes, much cheaper than $425 for a housing.

May 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM

#18

powerstroked162

Postmaster

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 3,658

Likes: 0

From: Ellensburg, Washington

Much funner to install as well, lol

Cowboy Steve

May 23, 2007 | 11:02 PM

#19

01redcrew

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 384

Likes: 0

thaanks alot guys for the fast replys it will be ordered hopefully soon. does the new wheel make any more boost or what ?

May 23, 2007 | 11:06 PM

#20

PowerstrokeJunkie

Post Fiend

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 14,582

Likes: 12

From: 21791

its actually less efficient. Takes 2-3psi of boost and relocates the "surge point" to where not many trucks surge. But the expensive housing will make the same boost and flow more air.

May 23, 2007 | 11:06 PM

#21

powerstroked162

Postmaster

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 3,658

Likes: 0

From: Ellensburg, Washington

Helps with turbo surge. Its got a totally diffrent compressor map then your stocker. I believe it makes less boost as well.

Cowboy Steve

May 23, 2007 | 11:08 PM

#22

01redcrew

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 384

Likes: 0

well id say it will be worth it for 60 bones

May 23, 2007 | 11:09 PM

#23

powerstroked162

Postmaster

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 3,658

Likes: 0

From: Ellensburg, Washington

One of the better cheaper mods to perform on the PSD

Cowboy Steve

FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Verdad Gallardo

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

May 23, 2007 | 11:59 PM

#24

Tenn01PSD350

Post Fiend

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 11,892

Likes: 2

From: Middle Tennessee

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01redcrew

well id say it will be worth it for 60 bones

You will lose low end power, and gain nothing on the top end but reduce surge. Those are the facts of life. That safety on the top end is worth it to many but not me. I'm not giving anything away. There are many reasons folks quote for the older turbo wheel but I'm a firm believer that Ford abandoned the WW as a result of HP wars and the newer wheel answered that call until they went common rail.

So the WW eliminates surge at a cost. The latter wheel makes more power down low and across the board and "could" damage the turbo when maxed out, or fluttering/surging. The WW will reduce this symptom by reducing the performance of the turbo and therefore overall performance. You can almost visualize the diff in performance by looking at the diff in the vanes of both units.

So do you want the older impeller wheel or keep what you have? If longevity is your primary concern, the older WW is the way to go toning down the power, as with any engine.

May 24, 2007 | 12:06 AM

#25

01redcrew

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 384

Likes: 0

well i just order the wicked wheel so i guess ill have to keep it and try it out now

May 24, 2007 | 12:19 AM

#26

1996pwrstrk

Cargo Master

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 3,162

Likes: 1

From: Vilonia Arkansas

I installed a WW a couple of months ago,yes I lost a little on the bottom end but I can still roast all four tires on my dana 80 when I want too. I also have to be careful with the boost I have my waste gate disabled and it will swing 30+ to 35 easy so as far as losing boost I can't agree with that. It eliminated the bad surge I had between 1600 RPM to 2000 RPM and the sound is just fantastic.

May 24, 2007 | 12:23 AM

#27

01redcrew

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 384

Likes: 0

does it make it louder or what does it do

May 24, 2007 | 12:25 AM

#28

Tenn01PSD350

Post Fiend

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 11,892

Likes: 2

From: Middle Tennessee

Well, the big selling point of the WW is surge elimination so choose based on your requirements. With any fooler or annihilator you may be good. I just think Ford didn't fall totally on their face with the later wheel. They do everything for a reason. You can bet they tested that too because of warranty reasons.