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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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The boost stock is like 7-7.5 psi....I changed the pulley!


blown where did you get the pulley and what size is it. I can't find anyone who makes one for the Radix.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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bigguy75inches - What type of intercooler did you use for the setup. Also just wanted to let you know if you add the larger injectors to the setup your probably going to have to do some tuning. I had the same problem. The whipple injectors come in at a certian amount of Grams/Sec and buy putting in the larger injectors without scaling the whipple computer or your own it will cause it to go rich in the middle and maybe throw a code.It still runs ok, but it wont be tuned through out the rpm any more. Just thought i would give you a warning.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Flyer,LTNKLR01 : I am working on a pulley for the Radix as we speak, expect it in 40-60 days! I will let you guys know....
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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http://www.pulleyboys.com/
I can't remember which one it is, but they are about 90 bucks a piece. HOpefully blown can get them cheaper.

What size are you running blown?
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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bigguy .. I just wanted to make sure you weren't going to stick the intercooler behind the radiator. I don't think the tranny cooler will hurt ya much, BUT every little bit helps.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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Running the 3.1 as of right now....
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:25 AM
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Isn't that the same size as whitt is running?

blown, don't you work for a performance shop? Are ya'll a sponser? Tell me more about these pulleys.

PM me if you would rather do it privately.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Isn't that the same size as whitt is running?

blown, don't you work for a performance shop? Are ya'll a sponser? Tell me more about these pulleys.

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We are a sponser as of last week! I would be more than happy to discuss it with you! I am cueently working on a aftermarket pulley for the Radix, Magnacharger WILL NOT sell pullies to the public....

The 3.1 is the same pulley that one would run on a 6.0L, since I have a 5.3 this results in more boost. I have gone as small as a 2.8 with race gas with ZERO KR or det. I will keep you guys posted on the progress with the pullies.
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