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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Default Radix Update, Tightened Radix Manifold bolts

well...... after Sunday at the truck meet and the fact that I should have retightened my Radix Intake Manifold Bolts a while ago, currently 750miles on my setup, I re-tightened them tonight. Took about 4 passes to get an even 89inlbs. Good-to-Go.

As for Power, my 32" tall 10+" wide tires are no match for the Radix's Torque output on my 6.0/4L80E Combo. I told the wife that I think this first set of Rear Tires will go fast, she said, "Enjoy Yourself". So I'll Probably step up to a 325/50-20 Rear for the next set. Then I'll have a 33" tall tire with 12" of tread. Looks like I'm in desperate need of a traction device as well. Got to make some calls on that.

The Radix is performorming flawlessly. The first gates belt seems to be a defect as the replacement has held up just fine during my own version of "test and re-test" and haul freakin *** . Basically I'm operating it in its intended manner/purpose and the Radix is delivering the goods in spades I won't say I'm easy on things, nor am I hard on them.

Thats about it for now, I'll be mounting up my HPTuners/Jotto Desk combo tomorrow for some data logging and stuff.

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Sounds good man I beleive my Radix will be here tommorow (2/2/05) but wont be doing the install till the end of march cause I am taking the truck on a road trip to Jacksonville Fla but will install as soon as I get back.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 03silverado5.3
Sounds good man I beleive my Radix will be here tommorow (2/2/05) but wont be doing the install till the end of march cause I am taking the truck on a road trip to Jacksonville Fla but will install as soon as I get back.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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Sounds good man! Isn't it cool when you finally find the problem and fix it. It's so much more rewarding that way.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
Sounds good man! Isn't it cool when you finally find the problem and fix it. It's so much more rewarding that way.

Uhhh he had a problem?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Im very glad to see the radix has affected the tires that way!
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
Sounds good man! Isn't it cool when you finally find the problem and fix it. It's so much more rewarding that way.
Thanks, no problems, just needed to re-torque the bolts as spec'd.
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Originally Posted by VortecSierra
Im very glad to see the radix has affected the tires that way!
Me too!
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Originally Posted by moregrip
Thanks, no problems, just needed to re-torque the bolts as spec'd.
Is this something that needs to be done or did you have a problem?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Blown04
Is this something that needs to be done or did you have a problem?
Needs to be done after about a week or so. I just waited a little longer.
Usually takes several passes to get an EVEN 89inlbs.
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