which way is best???

[powerstrokindad]

I have a banks big wheel i am going to install in the nest couple of days. my question is can i do this while the turbo is on the truck or should i pull it. i also have a rebuild kit for it, but i am in a camp ground in jacksonville, fl and dont have muck in the way of work area, but my truck has about 190,000 miles. we just pulled my dads turbo and sent it to be rebuilt and reinstalled it. it was pretty easy. just let me know what you guys think...Rod

[vitalidle]

You can install the compressor wheel without pulling the turbo, but what the heck you might as well pull the turbo and rebuild. Its not really difficult to pull the turbo just take your time and I recommend a good thick sleeping bag to lay on in the engine compartment. If you pull the turbo make sure you get the 4 orings for the turbo pedestal uppers and lowers.

[Ditty]

Take the turbo off, take it all apart, rebuild it and clean it up. You'll be happy you did.

[powerstrokindad]

what will it take to replace the bushings? i am limited on tools and work area here. just pulled my dads and reinstalled it after having it rebuilt, not to bad..

[Ditty]

I did the turbo rebuild on the tailgate of my truck with regular hand tools. It's pretty easy. You will need to order a rebuild kit....they run about $100 or so.

[powerstrokindad]

also is the ebvp delete worth the trouble? mine has no problems, but dad got a new pedistal wtih it removed, so i was thinking of taking his and deleting it myself and replacing mine...let me know what ya think

[Ditty]

I feel it's worth it. No more hissing and low power on cool mornings....and no worrying about if/when it's going to stick. I have NOT missed it. EGT's dropped a little with it gone too. (Like 25 degrees.)

[powerstrokindad]

just outta curiosity will the big wheel help with surge?? that most of the reason for doing this other that the mile on my truck.

[Ditty]

Yes, the early 99 compressor wheels will nearly eliminate surge. My Wicked Wheel eliminated mine all together. But that was in conjunction with my exhaust housing.

[powerstrokindad]

cool, i will probably tackle this tomorrow. if it doesnt rain then i should be able to do the ebpv delete and turbo rebuild. thanks for the info Ditty...Rod