Few questions about the Radix on an 04 Tahoe
11-29-2005, 09:27 PM
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Few questions about the Radix on an 04 Tahoe
I was just hoping you guys could give me an idea of what kind of power these things put down. Was wondering what kind of 0-60 times and quarter mile times and was also wanting to know about maintenance and upkeep. Basically wanted to know how difficult it is owning a supercharged vehicle. Thanks for the help guys.
11-30-2005, 12:03 AM
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Well, I dont know what your dealership sticker said your horsepower is, but it lied. Mine said 285hp, I dyno'd it after a custom tune and only got 230hp at the wheels. Added a Magnacharger Radix. No maintenance really involved after install. I never dyno'd with the stock kits 6 psi pulley but Id guess...350-360 rear wheel hp. I say that because on 9psi I made 413rwhp and 447rwtq. Problem is, its addicting. Its never gonna be fast enough
I just swapped a 6.0L into my Tahoe and put the radix on top. Still getting the tuning right so no numbers yet. No oil lines to deal with on a Radix, its all factory filled and sealed. Just bolt it on and load the tune and your off. (I say that like its easy, it will take 8-10 hours...20 if you're like me)
I just swapped a 6.0L into my Tahoe and put the radix on top. Still getting the tuning right so no numbers yet. No oil lines to deal with on a Radix, its all factory filled and sealed. Just bolt it on and load the tune and your off. (I say that like its easy, it will take 8-10 hours...20 if you're like me)
11-30-2005, 05:36 AM
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I have 02 HD silverado with radix kit my "winter beater". I lost some milage, slight cold stumble but thats it. Looks great, kit was awesome and great support. 14.7 @ 98mph 6300lb on bfg all terrains. I have done radix on 2 SSR's lately. no problem.
11-30-2005, 06:31 AM
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No upkeep. Bolt on and GO! And I mean GO.... you can't believe how much more power you'll get. It took me about 20 hours but then I hadn't spun a wrench since the early 60's so I spent a lot of that 20 hrs reading directions and trying to figure stuff out. By the way, the instructions are incredibly comprehensive with a picture for each and every instruction. VERY helpful. The pics got me out of several jams where I didn't understand the language of the newer technology.... like MAF, knock sensor, IAT, etc.
11-30-2005, 08:59 AM
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my av is setting on a tahoe frame so im pretty close to what you would have with the radix...stock motor with a custom tune and 3.1 pulley would net you 350 hp and 417 tq to the wheels which makes it a hell of a daily driver for anybody...i installed a comp cam and netteed 409 hp and 430 tq and im done modding this thing...its good where its at..im happy!!! 
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Originally Posted by bud8fan
my av is setting on a tahoe frame so im pretty close to what you would have with the radix...stock motor with a custom tune and 3.1 pulley would net you 350 hp and 417 tq to the wheels which makes it a hell of a daily driver for anybody...i installed a comp cam and netteed 409 hp and 430 tq and im done modding this thing...its good where its at..im happy!!!
I don't have a Tahoe but my little 4.8 does alright.
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Originally Posted by mjhoward
I wish I could say that. I can't ever get enough.
I don't have a Tahoe but my little 4.8 does alright.
I don't have a Tahoe but my little 4.8 does alright.
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Originally Posted by bud8fan
my av is setting on a tahoe frame so im pretty close to what you would have with the radix...stock motor with a custom tune and 3.1 pulley would net you 350 hp and 417 tq to the wheels which makes it a hell of a daily driver for anybody...i installed a comp cam and netteed 409 hp and 430 tq and im done modding this thing...its good where its at..im happy!!!