Turbo Whine
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Turbo Whine
Went to a truck pull over the weekend, lots of diesels. A lot of the trucks had a unique whine to them. Is this the wheel in the turbo ? They sounded really neat. I have larger exhaust and K & N air filter, but mine sounded nothing like these.
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Could be a lot of things. Straight piped exhaust, open intake, Higher boost levels, aftermarket turbo, etc... Mine has a very distinct whine, but not much is stock either. I think the biggest difference came with my exhaust and intake.
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If you go another step further after intake, exhaust, Wicked Wheel,... ball bearing turbos like H2E and GTP38R seem to sound unique as well. Just my observation of some rigs that have all these upgrades....
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For the best turbo whine, you'll want an open element intake such as the AFE Stage 2 I assume you have a drop-in K&N filter.. There is more performance to be gained by going with the open element.
Also, a full 4" exhaust will open up things a bit and let you hear the turbo a bit more.
Finally, a Superior Compressor Wheel.
You'll love it!
Also, a full 4" exhaust will open up things a bit and let you hear the turbo a bit more.
Finally, a Superior Compressor Wheel.
You'll love it!
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Do you have to remove the turbo just for the compressor wheel install?
how long does the install take?
how long does the install take?
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No, you don't have to remove your turbo, although some do. The main reason is it's no easy to work on your turbo and your knees will be sore from kneeling on sharp edges. It probably takes anywhere from 2-5hrs depending on your experience. Some say that your turbo wheel is left handed threads, and that's not true. Take it off just as you would a nut.
An alternative is Wicked Wheel.
J.D.
An alternative is Wicked Wheel.
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Originally Posted by k2vailkid
If you go another step further after intake, exhaust, Wicked Wheel,... ball bearing turbos like H2E and GTP38R seem to sound unique as well. Just my observation of some rigs that have all these upgrades....
H2e is not a ball bearing turbo
My h2e is nearly silent until 20 psi boost then it starts to really scream. The stocker whistled at any boost level. I agree with the other guys an intake and exhaust will really help you get the whistle, but you will also need a wicked wheel.
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I'd like to see an unbiased test, side by side between the wicked and the superior wheels.
The superior is probably a fine product, but we know the wicked stands the test of time and torture. I personally, would go with wicked and let others provide their $5k+ engine as a guinea pig for the superior.
Here again, it's the same routine for ANY product, even a coffee maker.
The superior is probably a fine product, but we know the wicked stands the test of time and torture. I personally, would go with wicked and let others provide their $5k+ engine as a guinea pig for the superior.
Here again, it's the same routine for ANY product, even a coffee maker.
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Originally Posted by Steve_250
I'd like to see an unbiased test, side by side between the wicked and the superior wheels.
The superior is probably a fine product, but we know the wicked stands the test of time and torture. I personally, would go with wicked and let others provide their $5k+ engine as a guinea pig for the superior.
Here again, it's the same routine for ANY product, even a coffee maker.
The superior is probably a fine product, but we know the wicked stands the test of time and torture. I personally, would go with wicked and let others provide their $5k+ engine as a guinea pig for the superior.
Here again, it's the same routine for ANY product, even a coffee maker.
This will give you an idea on tools needed, etc to install the wheel.
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Originally Posted by Steve_250
Garrett,
Same manufacturer and specs?
Same manufacturer and specs?