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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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okay iam new to this whole thing so iam sry for all my questions...but i am looking into putting a s/c on my truck ( nnbs 07 gmc sierra 6.0L with a 10 inch lift on 35's) i was looking at a whipple because there only an hour away from where i live ( porterville cal.) but i was looking into a magna charger or even a procharger...but i just dont kno which one is best for my application..if i could get some input on these different units that everyone is running that would be great...and what setups you guys are running with each...mpg is a concern ..ya i kno it will go down some but is there one that is better than the other for just daily driving?? and sence iam lifted i need the low end to get me going..eventually ill regear to 4.56's tho.. any input is greatly appriciated

this is my truck so you guys kinda get an idea




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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Contact a member named BlownChevy on here. He can help you out. Also check out the search button and you'll pull up alot of threads that deal with this question directly. Not trying to be a dick either, just know you'll find alot of good info if you check it out.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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35's on 20's and a 10 inch lift and you're worried about MPG??? is that a 1500 or 2500? Your low end is going to suck *** until you re-gear. Even if you get a blower on there you're not going to be in your powerband without a re-gear.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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Check this thread out. Help you to see what is being used out there.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=405388
My gas mileage dropped by 1mpg on the highway after Radix install.
Dropped from 18 to 17mpg.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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Dood, your worrying about fule milage is like wen they wip the guys arm with alcohol b4 they giv him the lethal injection. Wats the point? The murderer is goin to die anyhow, and if yu save 10%, 10% of nuthing is still nuthing.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeGyver
Dood, your worrying about fule milage is like wen they wip the guys arm with alcohol b4 they giv him the lethal injection. Wats the point? The murderer is goin to die anyhow, and if yu save 10%, 10% of nuthing is still nuthing.
english a second language for you buddy?
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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My mpg actually went up after the radix. Even driving the hell out of it every day I get about16-17 mpg.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by terravast4
My mpg actually went up after the radix. Even driving the hell out of it every day I get about16-17 mpg.
Mine went up too but I'm not sure if it's the Radix or the sum of parts allowing more efficient burn. Around town sucks for me but highway I'll get 18-22mpg depending on speed. Don't forget I have 4wd too.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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I'm actually in the same situation with my truck. With lifted trucks like ours mileage is kind of a joke no matter what you do. I'll let you know in a month how the radix responds with my setup as far as mileage goes. It can't get much worse than the 13 mpg on a ( good day ) that I get in the summer.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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LOL mileage should be your last concern with those tires! Sweet truck BTW.
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