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Radix or Cubes-Which one to choose
Apr 1, 2006 | 08:18 PM
#41
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Aahhh ****......guess I should have not said anything at all! 
It's more than likely 500/ 500 bhp/ btq!
If it takes 600 fly horse power to make 500 at the wheels, then it's probably more than likely 500 bhp/ 500 btq !
Guess some of you guys took this way too offensively.
I stirred up way too much
!
Time for me to retire on this subject.
Next time I guess I will need 100% facts before posting!
I'm out!
Jim
It's more than likely 500/ 500 bhp/ btq!
If it takes 600 fly horse power to make 500 at the wheels, then it's probably more than likely 500 bhp/ 500 btq !
Guess some of you guys took this way too offensively.
I stirred up way too much
!Time for me to retire on this subject.
Next time I guess I will need 100% facts before posting!
I'm out!
Jim
Apr 1, 2006 | 08:22 PM
#42
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From: Spring, TX
Originally Posted by ap2002
there is no doubt his is a magic 5.3 (big props to stuart).... yup he is right on my heels of my 5.3 but he just walked all over your mighty 6.0!!!! 
yup he is right on my heels of my 5.3 but he just walked all over your mighty 6.0!!!! I have something in the works for both of your A$$'s!
Jim
Apr 1, 2006 | 08:46 PM
#43
Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
HA HA! Shouldn't your truck be turning out 12.7 or 12.8's with a 100 shot??????
I have something in the works for both of your A$$'s!
Jim
I have something in the works for both of your A$$'s!
Jim
until then, I still own your ***!!!
yeah you'll need something in works cause, I aint done yet!!!
Apr 1, 2006 | 09:57 PM
#44
Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
Aahhh ****......guess I should have not said anything at all!
It's more than likely 500/ 500 bhp/ btq!
If it takes 600 fly horse power to make 500 at the wheels, then it's probably more than likely 500 bhp/ 500 btq !
Guess some of you guys took this way too offensively.
I stirred up way too much !
Time for me to retire on this subject.
Next time I guess I will need 100% facts before posting!
I'm out!
Jim
It's more than likely 500/ 500 bhp/ btq!
If it takes 600 fly horse power to make 500 at the wheels, then it's probably more than likely 500 bhp/ 500 btq !
Guess some of you guys took this way too offensively.
I stirred up way too much
!Time for me to retire on this subject.
Next time I guess I will need 100% facts before posting!
I'm out!
Jim
I think 500/500 FWhp may be obtainable, but not 500 at the wheels.
Apr 2, 2006 | 10:32 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by parish8
you want a complete long block if you go lq4, the stock lq4 heads are great. you can find them for as little as $1000 but most people seem to have to pay around $1500.
if you can do both i think the lq4 + radix would be a killer combo. just the blower on the 5.3 would be great too.
you have lots of options. if doing the work yourslef you can slip a mildly camed lq9 in your truck for about 1/2 the cost of a radix. i dont know the exact numbers but you would probably get about 1/2 of the power increase too. your day to day mileage would drop with the motor swap, with the radix your mileage would stay the same except when you are beating on it.
alot of people like to make their power without the complexity of a power adder but you mentioned you always wanted a radix and their kit is soo complete and reliable that you dont really have to look at the extra complexity as much of a negative.
if you can do both i think the lq4 + radix would be a killer combo. just the blower on the 5.3 would be great too.
you have lots of options. if doing the work yourslef you can slip a mildly camed lq9 in your truck for about 1/2 the cost of a radix. i dont know the exact numbers but you would probably get about 1/2 of the power increase too. your day to day mileage would drop with the motor swap, with the radix your mileage would stay the same except when you are beating on it.
alot of people like to make their power without the complexity of a power adder but you mentioned you always wanted a radix and their kit is soo complete and reliable that you dont really have to look at the extra complexity as much of a negative.
Thanks much for the replys!
I see a Radix S/C in my very near future!
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Apr 3, 2006 | 03:31 PM
#47
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Since your truck came with the L33 which is a gen IV block if I recall correctly the appropriate swap would be going to an LS2. I originally voted for cubes, but after I read more into it I'd have to say the L33 with a radix would be the way to go unless you went to an LS2.
On another question you posted, I'd recomend going for the higher compression. The radix is certainly not a high boost blower so keeping the compression high will compensate for that. That is why the Radix puts down such big numbers with the LQ9 and LS2.
On another question you posted, I'd recomend going for the higher compression. The radix is certainly not a high boost blower so keeping the compression high will compensate for that. That is why the Radix puts down such big numbers with the LQ9 and LS2.
Apr 3, 2006 | 03:58 PM
#48
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I agree with Zippy 
I have the L33 pistons in my engine to bump up compression along with milled LS1 heads to get me to about 10.8:1 CR. Since the Radix isn't known for high boost levels why bother with a low compression setup? Keep the boost between 7-9psi and keep the IATs down and HP and throttle response up.
I have the L33 pistons in my engine to bump up compression along with milled LS1 heads to get me to about 10.8:1 CR. Since the Radix isn't known for high boost levels why bother with a low compression setup? Keep the boost between 7-9psi and keep the IATs down and HP and throttle response up.
Apr 3, 2006 | 03:59 PM
#49
Originally Posted by trever1t
I will have to choose between the LQ9 swap OR the Radix S/C on my 5.3L.
This for my daily driver so I want to do what will present the least headaches and further costs as well as provide a good increase in power across the spectrum.
I have always wanted a boosted truck but am weary of the complexity and cost of repairs.
I have a couple of months before the $$ arrives but unfortunately it will not be enough to do both
This for my daily driver so I want to do what will present the least headaches and further costs as well as provide a good increase in power across the spectrum.
I have always wanted a boosted truck but am weary of the complexity and cost of repairs.
I have a couple of months before the $$ arrives but unfortunately it will not be enough to do both
I expect both to perform similar but a 5.3 setup for boost with h/c and 12lbs might edge out a 12.x SCR cammed 360 setup.
The boosted 5.3 will have more drivability though and require less stall rpm