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Old 09-12-2004, 04:39 PM
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Question Wicked Wheel
I have seen a few peoples signatures say wicked wheel I was just curious as to what it is???

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Old 09-12-2004, 05:02 PM
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It's an aftermarket intake wheel for the 99+ guys. It will fit on your 97, but would basically be a stock replacement.
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 05:48 PM
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Is there any difference in the turbo between an early and late '99?? Some reason I thought I remember reading something about there was, but don't remember.
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 06:10 PM
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Yea - I think the early '99s basically have a wicked wheel from the factory - but they changed it to cut down on the turbo noise. '99.5 and on have the different wheel and the Wicked Wheel is an upgrade for them.
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 06:23 PM
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I can see that being true, compared to a 2002 truck at work, my turbo screams a heck of a lot more than the newer truck. But that reason alone is why I bought my truck, I love the scream of a turbo on a diesel... Ok, it's not the ONLY reason.
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 07:20 PM
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Do you have to pull the turbo to change the intake wheel? I want to change mine since it is kind of chewed up from previous owner abuse. I noticed there are a few bolts that hold the cover on, but didn't know if it would clear the valve cover.
 
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I've heard of some guys doing it with the turbo on the truck I hope this is the method that I plan on doing some time but they recommend to take the turbo off the truck and on the bench.

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Old 09-13-2004, 09:38 AM
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The older turbo's don't have wastegates either
 
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Old 09-13-2004, 12:48 PM
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where is a good place to get a wicked wheel?
 
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http://www.dieselsitetoo.com/index.a...PROD&ProdID=47 this is the link directly to them.

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Thanks for the replies guys. now I know.


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Old 09-13-2004, 10:21 PM
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I've read that this cuts down on the "flutter" that I just experienced after putting my Tymar on and climbing some of the passes through OR. I want to know if it's worth it? Does it increase the felt HP?
 
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I just had a Wicked Wheel installed on my 99.5 and it does everything the seller said it would do including eliminateing the turbo surge or flutter. I wish I had done this long ago. Sounds nice and does have more low end power .
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Originally Posted by Bob Goodsell
I just had a Wicked Wheel installed on my 99.5 and it does everything the seller said it would do including eliminateing the turbo surge or flutter. I wish I had done this long ago. Sounds nice and does have more low end power .
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Did you do it or have it done? Just wondering how hard it truely is.

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