6.0(lq9) or 5.3 blown
10-20-2004, 09:48 AM
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I never said that boost would come on early in a high HP STS truck Zippy my man 
Just that if you stall it up and build boost off the line that you can launch as hard as traction will allow.
You are correct though. If I launch off idle in my truck I can only pull 2.0-2.1 60's but remember that my turbo is sized for my upcoming 6.0L...
Just that if you stall it up and build boost off the line that you can launch as hard as traction will allow.
You are correct though. If I launch off idle in my truck I can only pull 2.0-2.1 60's but remember that my turbo is sized for my upcoming 6.0L...
10-20-2004, 11:04 AM
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my comment wasn't exactly directed at you. in most of the sts conversations i've had i usually hear about how quick they come into boost. 2.0-2.1 60' with a 3k stall.... your setup works well for you since you enjoy your track time, but for someone looking to do mostly street driving i don't think even the smaller turbo with a stock converter is going to be much fun.
10-20-2004, 04:42 PM
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F8L, you didn't say it, Diamond did.
Originally Posted by diamondd2
I like the turbo because of the ease of installation, future potential, and the cool factor. But I think the thing I like the most is the way the boost comes on, with a supercharger the boost is constant and gradual , with a turbo full boost comes on early and fast and it feels violent. I like that.
10-20-2004, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyer
F8L, you didn't say it, Diamond did.
I think Diamond just didn't know how roots and TwinScrew style blowers work compared to centrifugals. The more I learn the more I like the Radix setup. Although I would never trade my turbo for it, I don't think my setup is for everyone just like I feel the Radix isn't for everyone...
Thank you guys for all the great info concerning this kit. *thumbs up*
10-20-2004, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyer
F8L, understandable. Your 12.62 ... is that one a 5.3 with 6.0 heads? How much timing are you running with 11 psi? 9 psi?
6.0L heads. Just some we picked up from salvage. It should have dropped me to about 8.5:1 with the 6.0 gaskets.
Timing right now is at 19deg max. For some reason 20deg make a world of difference and actually starts to spin all 4 tires but we backed it off since I live in a hotter area of Cali than where it was tuned and I wanted to be safe.
I have the system set for 12-13psi right now. I never tried to really max out any other boost level besides 13psi. I was originally running 16deg of timing but we upped it and the truck woke up pretty good but then the tranny started to act up in short order.
If the weather holds I plan on going to the track sat. nigh and my tuner will be there with his wideband so we can actually try to see what I can really do. At this point a new motor is in the works soon so I may try out a few more lbs of boost also.
10-20-2004, 07:44 PM
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not trying to steal the post but how many mile is too many to run boost my 2000 has 100,000 miles would it be better to just look for a 6.0 in that case? or is boost pretty easy on a motor?
10-20-2004, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WillPewter2000
not trying to steal the post but how many mile is too many to run boost my 2000 has 100,000 miles would it be better to just look for a 6.0 in that case? or is boost pretty easy on a motor?
10-22-2004, 04:32 PM
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How long would the Radix setup last? I only have 18K on her now, will the combo last for over 100K without the need for a rebuild on the motor or blower? Will the stock 4L60E handle this ok, or would I only need a shift kit with the 60? Or upgrade to another trans? I don't want to have to get a built tranny or a 80, It won't be in the budget.
Going the route of the Radix, Shift kit, and tune, whats the estimated cost?
On another note, How did you guys pay for this? I make a little over 50K a year and I just don't have that kind of money sittin around. Did you guys get a personal loan? Are you guys still makin payments on the truck and will be for some time like me? She'll have over 100K mi before she's paid off.
Thanks for any answers,
Steve B.
Going the route of the Radix, Shift kit, and tune, whats the estimated cost?
On another note, How did you guys pay for this? I make a little over 50K a year and I just don't have that kind of money sittin around. Did you guys get a personal loan? Are you guys still makin payments on the truck and will be for some time like me? She'll have over 100K mi before she's paid off.
Thanks for any answers,
Steve B.