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small crack in comp wheel, is it ok??? turbo size ??'s too

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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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well i am trying to upgrade the 42/48 i just while i'm rebuilding it
i found a guy selling a .60 a/r housing and 60 trim wheel, but one of the blades on the wheel has a small crack





will it be ok or should i pass up the deal
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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You cant run that it wont last a week if your lucky.
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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what if a grind it off
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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itll throw it off balance if you grind it off.
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Absolutely not. If you want that wheel spinning at 150,000rpm, shattering, and getting sucked into your engine, that's your business, but I wouldn't run it. :P

Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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if ur gonna upgrade the compressor just get a t4
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravage70
if ur gonna upgrade the compressor just get a t4

on a stock d16a6, thats a little over kill. i'm only shooting for 200-225hp.
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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a t3/t4 is never overkill
u always want room for improvement
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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i can hit 225hp with the 42/48, i'm trying to find a .60 housing for those special occasions
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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the t4 compressor is more efficient, so most likely youll get lower charge temps and more power as a result



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