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Oct 22, 2008 | 03:34 AM

proudtruck

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have a 99 powerstroke my ? is would an airaid throttlebody spacer and a x-wheel make alot of difference in the way the truck runs

Oct 22, 2008 | 07:15 AM

Mark Kovalsky

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A throttle body spacer on a diesel? Where would you install it? Diesels do not have throttle bodies.

Oct 22, 2008 | 07:22 AM

megawatt00

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Are you thining along the lines of the intake? If so a 6637 filter will bring in more air and a 4" turbo back exhaust will compliment it nicely.

Oct 22, 2008 | 08:40 AM

mueckster

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Originally Posted by proudtruck

have a 99 powerstroke my ? is would an airaid throttlebody spacer and a x-wheel make alot of difference in the way the truck runs

The spacer, you're referring to that goes in the IC tubing before the intake spider, will do little for you; other than lighten your wallet. The X-Wheel, aka Wicked Wheel, benefits you while towing by reducing compressor surge. If you have the early '99, it may already be equipped with this type of compressor wheel from the factory.
Also, like Jim said, more air and a larger exhaust would help significantly.

Oct 22, 2008 | 11:20 AM

rebelchevy02

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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

A throttle body spacer on a diesel? Where would you install it? Diesels do not have throttle bodies.

Do not forget about the 6.0 trucks. They actually do. Atleast in the 03,04 years. Cannot remember if the 05+ did or not.

Oct 22, 2008 | 01:28 PM

cgl

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Originally Posted by mueckster

The spacer, you're referring to that goes in the IC tubing before the intake spider, will do little for you; other than lighten your wallet.....

You're referring to the TAG (Turbo Air Guide) right...

Oct 22, 2008 | 04:03 PM

jtharvey

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Airaid seriously does make a TB spacer for the 7.3. Look here: AIRAID Filter Company - Product Search

Now that is a waste of money, IMO.

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Oct 22, 2008 | 04:17 PM

bdrummonds

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Originally Posted by jtharvey

Airaid seriously does make a TB spacer for the 7.3. Look here: AIRAID Filter Company - Product Search

Now that is a waste of money, IMO.

I think its been out for a few years, I remeber having this conversation in another thread here.
Notice when you click on the dyno link it says "coming soon", IOW, It donesnt do squat.

might need a cyclone for the cool side, I think there is still one hanging from a tree in a campground in TN