Billet wheel turbo

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L8TRH8R

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Has anyone ever heard of, or, had their billet wheel turbo impeller damaged due to defect? Recently I was told that the wheels were "weaker" then traditional cast wheel turbos? I've always been under the impression it was the opposite?
 
Typically the billet wheels are made from a forged piece that would increase the strength well over a cast wheel. The wheel designers take advantage of this by making them thinner, lighter, and in the process improve the aerodynamics.
AG.
 
Reggie West said:
That sir is a load of shit.
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Thank you.
turbobitt said:
Typically the billet wheels are made from a forged piece that would increase the strength well over a cast wheel. The wheel designers take advantage of this by making them thinner, lighter, and in the process improve the aerodynamics.
AG.
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This is what I was told when I bought the turbo as well. Just wanting to clarify, as its kinda a mute point now, as I already have a new turbo. But I've been wondering if I'd lost my marbles the last few nights.
 
L8TRH8R said:
Thank you.

This is what I was told when I bought the turbo as well. Just wanting to clarify, as its kinda a mute point now, as I already have a new turbo. But I've been wondering if I'd lost my marbles the last few nights.
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Don't confuse thinner/lighter with weaker. Another thing to note is the critical speed on a forged wheel will be much higher before it burst.
AG.
 
I would guess lighter b/c it can be machined thinner...
 
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