[mhecht]

I have a 1999 7.3 with a build date of 3-22-1999. I was wondering what would be the best turbo wheel upgrade for my stock turbo? I'm looking for performance and some extra whistle :nod:. I've heard of the batmowheel and WW2, does anybody have suggestions?

 

[CSIPSD]

Get ahold of Riffraff and order his billet compressor wheel.

 

[blue99stroker]

X2 i really like my riffraff billet wheel.

the batmowheel is worthless.

 

[mhecht]

How much more whistle did you get compared to stock. I was reading and it says a 12hp gain, is that actually true?

 

[CarportMechanic]

How much more whistle did you get compared to stock. I was reading and it says a 12hp gain, is that actually true?

Really hard to feel 12 HP in a 8K # vehicle with the seat of the pants. Noticeable gains are quicker spool up time and it moves more air at all RPM ranges so it keeps your EGT's cooler. Not a ton but its noticeable on the gauge. This wheel was also quieter than my previous wheel, Borg Warner Whistlin Wheel.

Also, i will be selling my Riffraff Billet Wheel in the next week or so. Ordering a new Riffraff Wheel on Friday.

 

[mhecht]

What would you be asking for the wheel? Also where are you located?

 

[CarportMechanic]

What would you be asking for the wheel? Also where are you located?[/QUOT

$150 shipped including a set of pedestal o-rings.

Im in the Seattle area. Bout 35 min east of down town.

 

[mhecht]

I keep that in mind thank you. Also when do you think you will have it removed?

 

[blue99stroker]

i noticed smoother power throughout the entire rpm range. it was definitely worth it.

any of the billet wheels will be good.

 

[broncomitch]

I'm not sure what's going on with my turbo,
It's a L99, I was told its a hybrid (maybe the L99 with the E99 impeller?

Here is mine, not sure what it is or if it's any good.

But it dose have a really good sound even at idle but cursing along it's pretty quiet (good for long trips) but give it some throttle it wakes up!
And on shut down you can hear it spool down :rofl: so I'm pretty happy with it but always want better..

 

[bikeluver43]

Also, i will be selling my Riffraff Billet Wheel in the next week or so. Ordering a new Riffraff Wheel on Friday.

Why are you selling one to buy a new one, is it damaged? Did the design change since your original? I'm interested in it as well if the OP passes.

 

[blue99stroker]

riffraff offers a billet wheel for a ported housing, thats why he is buying the new wheel.

 

[mhecht]

Will the ported housing wheel work on a stock turbo?

 

[blue99stroker]

i dont know.
give them a call and ask.

 

[CarportMechanic]

Will the ported housing wheel work on a stock turbo?

It will work on a stock turbo with a ported housing.

It will not work on a completely stock GTP38, you would want the regular Billet wheel or WW2 for this.

My turbo came with an ATS ported housing on it, this is the only reason i would be able to put the Billet wheel for ported housing on my turbo.

 

[82 wild bill]

Is it worth the money to buy a ported housing and a billet wheel for the ported housing or would it better to just get a billet wheel or ww2 to fit the stock housing I have

 

[blue99stroker]

just get the stock billet wheel.

the housing is almost 400 bucks, so unless you already had it, its not worth it.

 

[PSD POWER007]

No need for the ported housing with the RiffRaff and Dieselsite wheel. Both get rid of the surge which was one of the reasons to get the ported housing for the most part.
Those two billet wheels would be the ONLY two I'd consider. Great bang for the buck!!

 

[82 wild bill]

I was going to go with a 1.0 A/R exhaust housing and delete my ebpv to lower egts and eliminate surge. Would this compressor wheel do the same for less $$$ I have a wicked wheel now and still get surge

 

[PSD POWER007]

I was going to go with a 1.0 A/R exhaust housing and delete my ebpv to lower egts and eliminate surge. Would this compressor wheel do the same for less $$$ I have a wicked wheel now and still get surge

Which WW do you have?