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Old 04-12-2005 | 07:49 AM
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I will be installing the Radix soon and I cant stop thinking about what its going to be like Ive never had this much HP although I have had 13. sec cars its been awhile what did you think or feel the first time you Rompt on the petal? Roughly what time should I see at the 1/4 mile I know I will have traction issues.
Old 04-12-2005 | 07:59 AM
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When you stand on the gas,it feels like you just added a big block,with tons of instant torque.
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Normal low throttle driving is about the same. You notice a real nice throttle response and excellent mid throttle power. You'll start hearing the whirrrring noise from the engine bay. First time you romp it at low speeds, the power increase will suprise you. If you have traction, it will plant you in the seat.
Old 04-12-2005 | 11:23 AM
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Before I worked here, I bought one.....my first impression was HOLY POOPIE this thing is a kick in the ***!
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My first impression right at the first fire up was "Wow... everything worked and nothing broken or leaking.... COOL!" It happens so many times that an item is installed and then you spend an hour or more chasing little issues that aren't quite right. Not on my Radix install. It fired right up uneventfully.

Then I drove it and thought it was great!

Definitely plan for extra install time if you do it yourself. Don't budget yourself too closely in that respect. The end result is very worth it!
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I was planning 8 hrs I will have lil help but do have a lift I am borrowing a friends garage I have the heat exchanger and reservoir installed and wired but its time to drain the differential fluid so I will be doing that also this is gonna be awsome. How do you break them in?
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read all about it:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254077
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
Before I worked here, I bought one.....
I find that hard to believe
Anyway, when I drove Brian's(Blownchevy's) black truck I was like, "Holy chit Batman!!!"
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Originally Posted by moregrip
Damn sounds good
Old 04-12-2005 | 08:16 PM
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first startup you'll think the engine bay is going to explode for some reason, but then a big feeling of accomplishment when it starts right up and everything is good to go - then the first test drive...once you hear that whine and feel the half throttle difference you wont get the smile off your face...then WOT - almost 100 extra hp, not to hard to imagine how badass that feels Then making a 250 mile trip a few days later with zero problems and gobs of power on tap =



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