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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Before Radix: 262hp / 280torque (at wheels)
After Radix: +40hp /+100torque (same dyno)

During dyno it misfired and there was one hell of a burning smell afterwards which i was told were my cats. Apparently it is running way too rich so i am going to go with a dyno tune when i receive another computer from Allen that is not locked out, some hi-flow cats (to replace the burned out ones) and new plugs and wires. Had i known that the computer from Allen was encrypted i would have reconsidered since now i can't even download the superchips program. I was hoping i wouldn't have to dyno tune it right away because of the cost but i don't want to sit on the fence either hoping the next tune will work out. Supposed to go back at the end of next week to try again with the new computer.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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Wow, quite a bit of bad luck. Keep us posted as things develop.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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have you thought about hp tuners it will be alot less in the long run.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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I thought the Radix was good for a minimum of 80rwhp? Don't they advertise 80 to 100 rwhp?
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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so you are telling me with a Nelson tune and the Radix you got 40 rwhp?
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SlowHoe
I thought the Radix was good for a minimum of 80rwhp? Don't they advertise 80 to 100 rwhp?

we have seen gains of up to 120 rwhp with the superchips tune. get your other computer back and install the Magnuson tune.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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I really wish people would just start with the Magnuson Supplied tune and mod from there, at the very least you know the tune is correct, not to mention they are reported to make 120rwhp

BTW, I am 100% satisfied with the stock Magnuson tune!

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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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ha nelson.... i have his tune too so when i go and get my truck dynoed the dyno guy wont be able to get in my tune to lock the converter...oh and 40 hp for 5k ekkkk i dono about that good luck with the tune...
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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I'd say there is room for improvement. Mainly in the tuning. What psi are you running?
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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Check over your install and look for any problems. Why not use the supplied Magnuson tune for your base-line after installation???
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