New Non-Intercooled RADIX
06-01-2005, 03:55 PM
#31
Originally Posted by therock
...and wonder if you folks have got an L33 equiped truck to play with yet? If and when you do we hope you will learn enough about the L33 to let us know exactly what the differences are between it and the LM7's. Lots of us want to know about the said "LS6" heads that have the 799 casting numbers and a confirmation on the compression for starters.
I have an L33 Z71 4X4 ECSB with locking 3.42 gears and like them because I do mostly highway activity. It works out I am loosing my riding area I am selling my ATV to get the Radix. It will be intercooled with only a Corsa cat back and drop in K&N. What can I expect in this configuration?
I have an L33 Z71 4X4 ECSB with locking 3.42 gears and like them because I do mostly highway activity. It works out I am loosing my riding area I am selling my ATV to get the Radix. It will be intercooled with only a Corsa cat back and drop in K&N. What can I expect in this configuration?
The gains are 120 to the rear wheels on most applications. I am sure that we will be supercharging one of these HO 5.3s soon. They are not very common in Cali.
06-01-2005, 04:14 PM
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Another testiment to the boost theory, typically speaking, a 2.9" pulley should yild on average 10-11 psi. I'm seeing about 8.5 with that pulley, this all being on a 5.3. With the 3.1 I was seeing just under 8. I don't think I have any belt issues either. Like Grippy said, it's in the effeciency of the motor.
I dunno if I like the idea of the non intercooled RADIX. Let's face it, boost makes heat, heat needs to be taken out one way or another. The intercooler does a good job of that at all times and doesn't need to be refilled. Maybe in the more northern areas where it doesn't get 90+ on a frequent basis it would be OK, but last time at the track outside temps were 85'ish and I was seeing some pretty high IAT's. That's with straight water and Royal Purple additive. I'm sure if there's a price break, there will be a demand though.
I dunno if I like the idea of the non intercooled RADIX. Let's face it, boost makes heat, heat needs to be taken out one way or another. The intercooler does a good job of that at all times and doesn't need to be refilled. Maybe in the more northern areas where it doesn't get 90+ on a frequent basis it would be OK, but last time at the track outside temps were 85'ish and I was seeing some pretty high IAT's. That's with straight water and Royal Purple additive. I'm sure if there's a price break, there will be a demand though.
