Is a wicked wheel worth it?

Wicked wheel is a waste of money. In general, very few “special” compressor wheels are worth a damn. Any who, the stock turbo limitation is in the turbine. Put a bigger turbine wheel on the stock turbo and the stock compressor wheel will give you 600hp.

What does a wicked wheel 2 do?

The unique design of the Wicked Wheel 2 will provide you with increased performance, boost, reduced EGT’s and faster spool-up over the original cast wheel. Fits GTP38 and TP38 turbo applications.

What Cummins is the loudest?

The 2nd generation VP-pumped 24 valves are the loudest, but no Diesel is God awful loud as a straight-piped gasser.

How much boost can a stock 7.3 handle?

Generally, you will see more boost in higher gears and heavier loads. Basically, the harder your engine works, the more boost you should see. I was under the impression from reading various diesel boards that stock OBS 7.3l should make about, 12-14 psi max and that SD 7.3l should see about 14-18 psi max stock.

What does a wicked wheel do for a turbo?

This turbo wheel upgrade compressor wheel also know as the wicked wheel. This wheel with performance modifications controls turbo surge problems associated with the stock turbo wheel. It fits the GTP38 stock turbocharger.

Why are Cummins so loud?

those old mechanical 12 valve cummins motors were very very loud, the sound you’re probably hearing is the injectiors and the actual detonation of the fuel inside the motor, not necessarily the exhaust of the vehicle.

What’s the loudest diesel truck?

the 24v 5.9 and CR 5.9 are by far the loudest. the 12v 5.9 have the loudest engine rattle. 6.7 are not as loud but have a very nice deep tone to them.

How do you remove EBPV from 7.3 Powerstroke?

The EBPV delete is where you pull the turbo and pedestal, drill or grind off the 2 rivets that hold the EBPV butterfly to the shaft and remove the whole thing.