Here is my new SSR which is at Magnuson Products with Brian right now getting the Polished Radix installed. I cannt wait to see how this turns out, the LS2 is already a very strong engine at 390HP/400TQ. They will be doing a before and after dyno run with it. I will have to find a drag strip close by now that Carlsbad Dragway is gone to the developers (3 miles from my house). Here are a few pictures of it before I dropped it off.

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http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/aloysius66/IMG_0543.jpg

I just dropped it off friday. I should have it back in 10 days, I am on the edge of my seat. Maybe Brian can chime in. They say the 6 speed LS2 SSR's will do 0-60 in 5.2 and the 1/4 in 13.89 stock. I am real interested in what it dynos at before the Radix install. They said it is on the dyno right now. :drive:

BlownChevy just reported that they pulled 340 Rwhp with it before the Radix.

good luck

Thanks, I cannt wait to see how the install goes.

sweet keep us informed.

Those are some great times for your Silverado SS, I had a 2004 Silverado SS and loved that truck. I just didnt need all the space and was working near the beach at the time, real bad for a Black SS.

keep us posted on the results... any other future mods besides the radix??? exhaust, cam, TC???

Eventually, I want to build a MID Wet Sleeve 427 CI LS2 Block. That is a little off in the future though. Money is a little tight, I am trying to get a project for a 1932 Chevrolet Roadster (car and pick-up) in all steel off the ground.

that's awsome man. you should have ran it before putting the radix, i think...

I wish I could have taken it to the track. I just dont have any close to me since I purchased the SSR, I have only owned it since 01 August. I could not turn down having the Radix done right now. It is always good to be one of the first on the block with the new toy (must be the kid in me)!

What were the dyno numbers?I'm guessing 455rwhp or more.What pulley did they go with?I'm guessing they went conservative with a 3.4",and that a good set of headers and a 3"pulley will put you over 500rwhp.

Nothing to update with yet, they are still doing the install. There was a delay due to me wanting it all polished vice satin. I have been itching so bad to see it again.

Shouldnt be much longer now. :drive:

Ummmm. Update?

Should have something to report on Monday. :judge:

Should have something to report on Monday. :judge:

Its Friday! No results! :cry:

Its Friday! No results! :cry:

we are backed up to the hill here....you all will be the "second" to know.

Hey MJ, I think Blown Chevy blew up the SSR motor and is trying to get it rebuilt. :jest: Not true, but a damn fine rumor to start.

Damn that is so wrong. I trust that he would tell me if that happened. A forged 402 stroker short block would be cheaper then a gm replacement anyway.

Damn that is so wrong. I trust that he would tell me if that happened. A forged 402 stroker short block would be cheaper then a gm replacement anyway.


the truck is fine! Dont worry!!

I know, I trust you.

I am sure everyone will be very pleased with how it turns out. I am real interested in copies of the dyno sheets as I am sure everyone here is also.

I know, I trust you.

you do? :devil:

the truck is fine! Dont worry!!
:jest: :chug:

:jest: :chug:
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Good idea. :chug:

the truck is fine! Dont worry!!
Yep, it's fine. Runs real strong. I'll try and get it back to you this weekend.
Made the trip from Cali to Ms good. I'll see how fast I can run it on the way back. :eek2:

Oh you guys are funny! :jest: I have been going through withdrawls, not having the SSR. I am sure it will all be worth it in the end. I just cannt wait to get it to the drag strip to see what it will put down. :drive:

so what did it put down on the dyno , any pictures ?

I will scan the dyno sheets and post them with pictures next week after I pick it up.

I will scan the dyno sheets and post them with pictures next week after I pick it up.


not if I beat you to it!

Please, beat me to posting it!!!!! I want to see them too!!!!! Lets go to QualComm next Friday to see what it can do. My reaction time will be terrible at first as I have not been on a drag strip for over 4 years. Grippy should do real good in the 1/8 mile with those tires he has.

Here is a link to the race schedule at QualComm and the sponsors.

http://www.racelegal.com/news/news.asp

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BlownChevy said your truck is a real babe magnet,that he may need to"tune it"for another week or so.Just kidding,but I'd really like to see what kind of numbers your SSR will make.

We are now in day 17 of the rumored 10 day project. :engarde:

It has been gone for 1 month today, I dropped it off 9 September. I understood that they would need it to work out the install, instructions and software design for the LS2. This is the price I pay to be the first one with a 2005 "Radix" SSR 6 Speed. Here is a little time line for you:

27 July 2005 - Purchased
09 September 2005 - Magnuson Products
Next week - WOW :drive:

I sure do miss driving it.

you cant rush perfection folks.

Ever notice how if you give any crap to Magnuson or the Radix, Blown Chevy always appears within 5 minutes? Spooky huh? I'm just giving you guys a hard time. I know it always takes longer than predicted to produce a prototype product. :D

Ever notice how if you give any crap to Magnuson or the Radix, Blown Chevy always appears within 5 minutes? Spooky huh? I'm just giving you guys a hard time. I know it always takes longer than predicted to produce a prototype product. :D


It was more like 40 minutes ;)....and I get e-mail updates!

Take a look at these dyno sheets from Lingenfelter for the LS2 and Magnuson. These are at the flywheel but they look great, I want 560 HP at the crank. This is on a stock LS2 that they require a 160 degree T-Stat.


http://www.lingenfelter.com/c6magdyno.htm

That's about 448rwhp with a 6spd.Your first bolt-on should be a cold-air intake there's no way your stock airbox can flow enough air.That simple bolt-on will probably net 20+ hp because of the restriction.

I would assume a 15% loss of horsepower for the 6 speed which should be 560-84=476 RWHP. Tell me if my math is off.

560 X .15 = 84

560 - 84 = 476

The stock RWHP I figured the same way 400-60=340 RWHP. They did a dyno run of my SSR before the install and got 340 RWHP from it completely stock.

400 x .15 = 60

400 - 60 = 340

you will see about 460 SAFE rwhp when all is said and done.

That sounds great, 460 RWHP is a great number for a street car. I like the way the dyno sheet shows a torque curve that is as flat as the pacific horizon here in California. I was posting to show the assumed 15% loss for drivetrain.

That sounds great, 460 RWHP is a great number for a street car. I like the way the dyno sheet shows a torque curve that is as flat as the pacific horizon here in California. I was posting to show the assumed 15% loss for drivetrain.


Yepper! Call me monday afternoon......

It starts at 450 TQ at 2000 RPM's, is at 500 TQ by 3500 RPM's and still at over 440 TQ at 6500 RPM's. This will be a great street setup.

:hump:

I need more cubes. And a 6 speed!

I would really like to see what the Radix will do on a stroked LS2 (402), they are pulling some great numbers too.

:drive: :burn: Boy oh Boy I am going to drive this sucker home tonight! :judge:

So its done???

:drive: :burn: Boy oh Boy I am going to drive this sucker home tonight! :judge:
BlownChevy is completely without shame driving the"'babe magnet" home, another "test drive".Probably needs make those final tweeks to the tuning.Just kidding let us know how it drives.

The SSR is a hot ride bone stock, it should be on the verge of out of control.

I cannt wait to hear how the ride home is.

BlownChevy is completely without shame driving the"'babe magnet" home, another "test drive".Probably needs make those final tweeks to the tuning.Just kidding let us know how it drives.

He needs something to attract the babes :jest:

He needs something to attract the babes :jest:


going to take more than the SSR to help me :(

Maybe you can post the most recent dyno sheet for everyone to see.

I will have a dyno sheet tomorrow.....

Here are some pics:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/SSR3.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/SSR2.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/SSR1.jpg


I am off to wash it!! She is dusty! I wonder where that brillo pad is :devil:

Give us an impression of how fast it is!

Give us an impression of how fast it is!

now Joe, you know I did not get on it!!!
Gotta bo back and dry er off

beautiful , aboslutely stunning lol . nice work cant wait to see some numbers

How is the blower driven? The belt turns a shaft that I cant see in the pics? Maybe running along the pass. side?

EDIT: nevermind I see it now, in the top pic.

I will have a dyno sheet tomorrow.....

Here are some pics:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/SSR3.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/SSR2.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/SSR1.jpg


I am off to wash it!! She is dusty! I wonder where that brillo pad is :devil:
That has to be the best looking stock airbox I've ever seen on a truck and the rear supercharger drive is sweet.

OK so it gets about 21.2 on the highway at 65 mph......that lasted all of about 45 min......

This fuggin truck hauls ass :judge:

I am planning a few modifications when I get it back. The small duct you see below the foam actually shields the filter from direct air. I want to trim the shield off. If you look at the picture with the hood closed you will see an opening below the trim with Chevrolet written on it and above the Bowtie. This opening is sealed against engine temp and air with the foam you see.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/aloysius66/IMG_0532.jpg

If you take it real easy you can get it to about 30 mpg. I cannt do that for more then a second before temptation takes over.

Tell me how you like that 6 speed, it is call the M10 and is a beefed up T56.

she is now washed and Waxed ala Adams Polishes.....

Whew I need a brake!

Thanks for cleaning her up. She has never been dirty before, at least not since I picked it up brand new.

Thanks for cleaning her up. She has never been dirty before, at least not since I picked it up brand new.


thats what its all about......Got a nice wash and some Adams Polish hand glaze on her now......I will just dodge the bugs on the way to work.

I will tell you one thing, this SSR was not built for fat guys. :emb:

Crash Dummy gets her back tomorrow, he refuses to dyno a dirty car! :jest:

That seat doesnt go back very far does it? I am glad you enjoyed the ride home.

That seat doesnt go back very far does it? I am glad you enjoyed the ride home.


dude if I ate the other half of my lunch today I would have had to get some butter to get inside of the damn thing!

I am so jealous that you got to drive it. I can only imagine how fast it is.

I am so jealous that you got to drive it. I can only imagine how fast it is.


the truck runs very good, I am pleased with the performance....the TQ gauge is pinned at WOT, its kinda funny!

That torque gauge is useless once you floor it, I am unsure of what they use to feed that guage. It is supposed to peg at just over 400 ft of torque.

That torque gauge is useless once you floor it, I am unsure of what they use to feed that guage. It is supposed to peg at just over 400 ft of torque.


i never noticed it before....kinda cool I guess.

How is the traction, I know it could hold the stock motor pretty well. It would probably do better with an adjustable set of the lower control arms. It is a traditional 4 link with panhard rod.

BlownChevy Quote: i never noticed it before....kinda cool I guess.


The 03-04 didnt have that guage it started in 05.

The 03-04 didnt have that guage it started in 05.


well she is all backed in the garage.....Dummy gets her for tomorrow. Tuesday is the final answer!

how much does a ssr weigh ? im intrested to see there drivetrain motor back into a standard cab truck .. seeing not all of us could afford one . i wanted one soooo bad but after seein the sticker price on it my heart falll to the floor . but good thing cuz my insurance as a 18 y/o would be more then the payments haha

The SSR in stock form weighs 4,700 pounds, roughly the same weight as a SCSB. I do believe I can get the weight down a little. The engine, 6 speed and 14 bolt eaton rear axle are all real strong to say the least. It would be a great transplant for a SCSB 2WD.

helll ya its just gettin ahold of that . the cost must be thru the roof anf perople would rather do a 408 build . i love those trucks though man . never got to drive one , whats it like driving a up to date elcamino , but handles like a camaro ?

In stock form they are a blast to drive, I know BlownChevy had a great ride home tonight.

dude if I ate the other half of my lunch today I would have had to get some butter to get inside of the damn thing!

...... no comment. :secret: :D

...... no comment. :secret: :D

blow me :cheers:

blow me :cheers:

:bs: :wrongforu

going to take more than the SSR to help me :(

I was being nice. hope the top was up :D

BlownChevy - How did it turn out on the dyno today?

blow me :cheers:


:bs: :wrongforu

:whip: :rotflmao:

BlownChevy - How did it turn out on the dyno today?
:playboy:

BlownChevy is in the middle of the 10,000 mile durability test on the SSR,so he does'nt have time to post the dyno sheets.What dedication working on the weekend.

Now that's FUNNY! :jest:

Monday :(

Its Monday:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/blownchevy/JOEDELANO05CHEVYSSR.jpg

Thanks for posting this. It looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting this. It looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!


NO Problem!

dayum! is that on magnachargers tuning or custom tuning?

dayum! is that on magnachargers tuning or custom tuning?


ours :judge:

How much boost are you running?Can you pulley down enough to cover adding a good set of headers or a cam and heads setup?

How much boost are you running?Can you pulley down enough to cover adding a good set of headers or a cam and heads setup?


6 psi.

he is down the road folks..... :drive:

woo hoo!!!

I just got back home from picking it up, the drive is 161 miles.

First impression: I could feel that the power was alot different then before. I tended to run the rpms up real high around 4500-6500 before the Radix. It know feels the best all the way from 2500-6500 rpms, it literally sits you back in the seat. On the highway it can best be described as a Freight Train (good analogy BlownChevy) it is unreal from 65-120 on a 3rd gear drop (be ready to shift real fast). The power is so linear that you dont notice how fast you are accelerating until you look at the cars that were just next to you, they are now back 1/8 mile or more within a few seconds. Getting over to my house I had a chance to run a good 1st to 2nd romp and my neck is hurting. This thing revs as fast as my 2002 Z06 did, I am going back out for a little drive.

:drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

sounds fun! and when you get used to the power you can still up it a bit with custom tuning, and pulleys. im jellous :hail:

It is going to take some practice launching this without turning the tires into dust.

It is going to take some practice launching this without turning the tires into dust.


:drive: :drive:

Keep in mind that this is completely stock other then the Supercharger. I still have to do LT Headers, Full Exhaust, Intake Mods, 4.10 or 4.56 Gears then I will probably need some different pullies for the back of the supercharger to get the boost at 6-7 psi.

I need to do something about the traction first. It will still launch pretty good out of the hole from an idle and once you are moving it stays put real good. I just want some stickier tires that are a little wider (335/30R20), these are actually 1" shorter so it will effect the feel also.

Keep in mind that this is completely stock other then the Supercharger. I still have to do LT Headers, Full Exhaust, Intake Mods, 4.10 or 4.56 Gears then I will probably need some different pullies for the back of the supercharger to get the boost at 6-7 psi.

I need to do something about the traction first. It will still launch pretty good out of the hole from an idle and once you are moving it stays put real good. I just want some stickier tires that are a little wider (335/30R20), these are actually 1" shorter so it will effect the feel also.


you are at 6.5 psi now......dont go overboard, remember these are high compression!

I just figured I would loose some boost after the exhaust and air box mods. I would like to keep it at 6.5 psi if possible.

holy shit!

Damn Joe, you still out driving?? :drive:

I have gone up and down the street (Melrose Dr) 3 different times since getting home. This thing is just unbelieveable, the power is so linear.

I want to thank you publicly for everything you have done with my SSR. Thank everyone at Magnuson Products for me again too.

I have gone up and down the street (Melrose Dr) 3 different times since getting home. This thing is just unbelieveable, the power is so linear.

I want to thank you publicly for everything you have done with my SSR. Thank everyone at Magnuson Products for me again too.


Thank you for letting us use your truck for development....I wish I could have waxed her up again after the rain though.....She was lookin sweet before the rain came.

This thing is so strong throughout the rpm range and pulls all the way to redline at 6500 rpms.

This thing just keeps feeling stronger and stronger. Best part is that around town driving is the same as stock.

:drive: This thing just keeps feeling stronger and stronger. Best part is that around town driving is the same as stock.

SSSSSSSSWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTT :drive: