installing the radix this weekend!

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Dec 27, 2006 | 04:41 PM

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so i guess 35 on the gap is the best. any other suggestions? thanks for all the feedback.

Dec 27, 2006 | 06:44 PM

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30-35 gap is good.

Dec 27, 2006 | 08:36 PM

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Leave The New Tensoiner Bracket Off Until Manifold Is On.it Is Alot Easier To Get Manifold On That Way.instructions Tell You Put Tensioner On Before Manifold.

Dec 30, 2006 | 08:31 AM

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Done Yet?

Dec 30, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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****. taking my time. should be thru first thing in the morning. everythings going ok. i had to take the heads off to put the new head gaskets on so thats why im not already done.

Dec 30, 2006 | 05:06 PM

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****. taking my time. should be thru first thing in the morning. everythings going ok. i had to take the heads off to put the new head gaskets on so thats why im not already done.

Why did you change head gaskets???

Jim

Dec 31, 2006 | 08:07 AM

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To lower compression due to shaved heads. Post #1. LOL

Dec 31, 2006 | 08:40 AM

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I doubt that swapping gaskets was really necessary. I was running the radix just fine on 10.5:1 CR, so do lots of the vette guys. Sure. lower CR would make a difference, but how much lower is it going to be just from a gasket change? I'd rather have a tighter quench than lower CR.