RADIX UPDATE
08-08-2003, 11:20 PM
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Re: RADIX UPDATE
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08-09-2003, 02:32 PM
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Re: RADIX UPDATE
i have lots of pics will upload them to somewhere and post a link.
installed a boost gauge today saw instant boost @ 6psi
and above 4000rpm it will creep up to 7
has anyone installed a smaller pulley on the radix say 3" im trying to get it up to say 8 or 9 psi that would be the greatest is there an online place i could check out
installed a boost gauge today saw instant boost @ 6psi
and above 4000rpm it will creep up to 7has anyone installed a smaller pulley on the radix say 3" im trying to get it up to say 8 or 9 psi that would be the greatest is there an online place i could check out
08-09-2003, 04:49 PM
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Do you have the 3.4 pulley on it right now?? I have the 3.1" pulley from the 6.0 kit on the shelf. It would take the system to 9 lbs. Problem is, you can't get away with it on premium fuel. It seems that they start to detonate over 7 psi on pump gas. It would require race gas.
08-09-2003, 07:01 PM
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I see about 7 psi at first, and by 6000 it comes up to about 8.5. I had the 3.4 inch pulley on my 5.3. I never saw any KR or heard it either.
Mine was running pig rich though from the headers and maybe bad o2's.
Mine was running pig rich though from the headers and maybe bad o2's.
08-10-2003, 10:31 AM
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yes i have the 3.4" pulley ...did more runs last night barely touched 7 psi @ 5500 RPM 
is that normal for the radix or should i be seeing more boost like Flyer
Ben thanks for the info looks like the 3.1 pulley is a bit too much..
i think ill leave the pulley alone truck is running so good rite now
is that normal for the radix or should i be seeing more boost like FlyerBen thanks for the info looks like the 3.1 pulley is a bit too much..
i think ill leave the pulley alone truck is running so good rite now
08-10-2003, 04:18 PM
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yes i have the 3.4" pulley ...did more runs last night barely touched 7 psi @ 5500 RPM is that normal for the radix or should i be seeing more boost like Flyer
Ben thanks for the info looks like the 3.1 pulley is a bit too much..
i think ill leave the pulley alone truck is running so good rite now
is that normal for the radix or should i be seeing more boost like FlyerBen thanks for the info looks like the 3.1 pulley is a bit too much..
i think ill leave the pulley alone truck is running so good rite now
08-10-2003, 04:30 PM
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Re: RADIX UPDATE
The Lightnings 5.4L (8.4:1) engine has over 1 point less compression than a LM7 5.3L (9.5:1). This allows the Lightning to handle more boost easier. Not only that, the 5.4L engine in the Lightning has a rotating assembly designed for higher cylinder pressures as well.