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

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06-21-2005, 07:12 AM

Racintweek

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

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

06-21-2005, 10:53 AM

chinoy

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Re: small crack in comp wheel, is it ok???

You cant run that it wont last a week if your lucky.

06-21-2005, 10:58 AM

Racintweek

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Re: small crack in comp wheel, is it ok???

what if a grind it off

06-21-2005, 11:15 AM

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Re: small crack in comp wheel, is it ok???

itll throw it off balance if you grind it off.

06-21-2005, 11:37 AM

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Re: small crack in comp wheel, is it ok???

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