Radix Is this normal
05-31-2006, 01:43 PM
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Radix Is this normal
I'm concerned about how much noise my Radix makes. It may be normal
but in all the years I've been reading about this stuff, I don't recall anyone commenting on the noise.
On normal no-load low rpm driving you can't hear it at all, quiet quiet
As soon as there is a little load and the bypass starts to close it's loud,
sounds exactly like a power steering pump with no fluid in it.
it's overbearing, louder than the exhaust, tires and other mechanical noise.
I 've driven a whippled truck before and you had to listen for the noise,
the Radix is right in your face.
I'm refering to the in cab noise.
Like I said it may be normal but caught me by surprise, inquiring minds need to know.
but in all the years I've been reading about this stuff, I don't recall anyone commenting on the noise.
On normal no-load low rpm driving you can't hear it at all, quiet quiet
As soon as there is a little load and the bypass starts to close it's loud,
sounds exactly like a power steering pump with no fluid in it.
it's overbearing, louder than the exhaust, tires and other mechanical noise.
I 've driven a whippled truck before and you had to listen for the noise,
the Radix is right in your face.
I'm refering to the in cab noise.
Like I said it may be normal but caught me by surprise, inquiring minds need to know.
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05-31-2006, 02:05 PM
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should be similar sound anyway, mine starts making lots of noise around 1500 rpm
if there is a load on it, as in going up an incline or moderate acceleration.
if there is a load on it, as in going up an incline or moderate acceleration.
05-31-2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by krambo
I can't even hear mine over the exhaust. 
I love the sound.
I love the sound.mine i can't hear much over the blower.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing I just want to be sure it's normal.
i expected some noise at wot but not at light load.
what have to got for exhaust.
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05-31-2006, 02:30 PM
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Allgonoshow,
The sound you hear is probably normal. I've had mine for 2 years now, so it must be working properly, and it does drown out the engine, exhaust, tires, etc.. They used to include a can of foam spray you could squirt into the passenger side fender to quiet the noise somewhat. I never did install it, and I'm not sure if they even include it anymore.
The sound you hear is probably normal. I've had mine for 2 years now, so it must be working properly, and it does drown out the engine, exhaust, tires, etc.. They used to include a can of foam spray you could squirt into the passenger side fender to quiet the noise somewhat. I never did install it, and I'm not sure if they even include it anymore.
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they still include it but i didn't use it as I have an open k/n box and filter and fiqured the foam was to be used if you drawing air thru the fender opening.
is this correct.
is this correct.
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i put the can in, but it was pointless because i have an open filter. w/ the foam and factory box its probably pretty quiet. i love the noise however. i have an open filter and fiberglass outer fenders so my inner fender openings open straight to my wheel well. so loud :-D i love it!