Turbo surge

[mrb2001]

I have been having turbo surge when pulling a heavy load, usually happens around 12-16 lbs of boost. I have read a little on here about the turbo housings, and the wicked wheels. Is there any preformance gains from adding these? Also do you do the intake or the exhaust side housing? thanks

[symbols]

It's not a performance mod but it will help with the surge and help build boost faster. You don't get any extra HP but you feel more of it sooner.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

just do either the housing or the wheel.. no need to do both.... i recommend the housing....

dont do the exhaust housing either... if your going to spend money doing the wheel and both housings you might as well just save up a lil more and get a full replacement turbo

-Raul

[mrb2001]

Where is the best place to get a housing, and how difficult is the install? Is the reason for getting rid of surge to prevent turbo failure?

[jasonsthilaire]

the wicked wheel took care of all the surge i had very well.. it also adds a very nice spool-up whistle i would have gone housing if i had the extra cash though.. but as far as price goes the wheel will do the trick... Getting the housing off is fairly easy as long as you dont mind straining your back a little... just make sure you have a swivel head for the two lower bolts on the housing. heres a link to a video of the pros doing it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZAAjrHnHN0

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by mrb2001

Where is the best place to get a housing, and how difficult is the install? Is the reason for getting rid of surge to prevent turbo failure?

ill PM you a price when i get back from picking up the lil one from school

-Raul

[jesilvas]

i watched that video and at 2:22 they say use an impact wrench. or the guy did anyway. i heard you aren't supposed to do that?

[jbeasts10]

Originally Posted by jesilvas

i watched that video and at 2:22 they say use an impact wrench. or the guy did anyway. i heard you aren't supposed to do that?

I used one on mine.I use air-tools all the time,so I kinda know when enough is enough..Its very hard to explain.If you are familiar with your air-tools you will be ok.IMO.

[jesilvas]

Originally Posted by jbeasts10

I used one on mine.I use air-tools all the time,so I kinda know when enough is enough..Its very hard to explain.If you are familiar with your air-tools you will be ok.IMO.

that makes sense. but i don't use them lol
i would love to get that wicked wheel on without taking the whole turbo off

im gonna be installing the WW here in the next few days as a temp fix until my turbo comes in. im interested to see how it will do