Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Ok started noticing my turbo making a "fluttering" sound when spooling up in 4th and 5th gear. Doesnt do it in any other gear. Sound starts at about 15psi in 4th and 10-15psi in 5th. Any ideas what is causing this and a solution?? Thanks guys
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Wastegate issue??
 
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tcyr1316
Ok started noticing my turbo making a "fluttering" sound when spooling up in 4th and 5th gear. Doesnt do it in any other gear. Sound starts at about 15psi in 4th and 10-15psi in 5th. Any ideas what is causing this and a solution?? Thanks guys

Surge... Quite common. ATS compressor housing WILL fix it, Wicked Wheel compressor wheel might fix it...

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Wastegate issue??
You will NEVER hear a wastegate on a 7.3.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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If your really broke a wicked wheel by its self will cure it
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sandfley3208
If your really broke a wicked wheel by its self will cure it

Can cure it... It works on about 80% of trucks...
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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you say it works on 80% why is that? supporting mods cause it? if so how much power can you put through the wicked wheel before it becomes more of a problem than a fix?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dirty balz
you say it works on 80% why is that? supporting mods cause it? if so how much power can you put through the wicked wheel before it becomes more of a problem than a fix?

Tuning, tire and gearing play a huge roll... as due elevation and driving style...

There is NO place where the WW becomes a problem that is not overall caused by the stock turbos limits...

ie, wicked wheel or no wicked wheel, the stock turbo is not happy above 30psi...
 
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