Radix VS Procharger VS livernoismotorsports GM Truck Turbo Kit
Apr 27, 2005 | 10:06 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by Fandango
And isn't that supercharger, basically the compressor housing from a turbocharger. 
Hot Rod magazine did a test a while back with a centrifugal, roots and turbo on a ford 302. Boost was 7psi, if I remember correctly. Guess which was better overall?
Little hint. It goes "woosh"
Hot Rod magazine did a test a while back with a centrifugal, roots and turbo on a ford 302. Boost was 7psi, if I remember correctly. Guess which was better overall?
Little hint. It goes "woosh"
It's been shown over and over and over again in tests using 5.0's that a properly sized turbo will out-power any other kind of forced induction
Apr 28, 2005 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
Wow, cool! Did the Egyptians or Myans have them? Something had to help them make those Pyramids and temples. With the improved efficiency of a Turbo, I heard the great pyramid was built by 4 guys in 10 days. A smaller pyramid with the use of a supercharger took 6 guys 12 days, but they were union city workers.
LOOOOOOOOOL
Apr 28, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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My question is this... what kinda low end torque can you get from a kit like the livernois, detroit/speedworks... just as they come on a 5.3, no bigger turbos or wastegate springs or anything like that... I definately like the kit (especially after that EXT did a 12.88) but I know I will be doing a lot of street racing, and very little to no towing...
Apr 28, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Yelo
NO...you can't...the NHRA banned turbos in the mid '80's so that power-production wouldn't go out of control so a comparison just isn't fair.....those motors have been optimised for the type of forced induction that they are allowed to use
Nirtous whoops up on everyone in the IHRA right now anyway.
Apr 29, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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Between the radix and the turbo, which is more reliable, easier to keep running, easier to repair, has better daily drivability. I've read the install instructions for the radix and looks like something I can do in my driveway. I can't find install instructions for the Livernois turbo, but, other turbo instructions I have seen show tapping oil lines and that worries me to do myself.
Anyone have the install instruction for the turbo they can forward to me?
BTW. I got a good deal(Yukons front/rear) from a friend for some 4.56 gears and I have 33" tires. Anyone have any thoughs on if this is to steep?
Anyone have the install instruction for the turbo they can forward to me?
BTW. I got a good deal(Yukons front/rear) from a friend for some 4.56 gears and I have 33" tires. Anyone have any thoughs on if this is to steep?
May 2, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DamonCollins
Between the radix and the turbo, which is more reliable, easier to keep running, easier to repair, has better daily drivability. I've read the install instructions for the radix and looks like something I can do in my driveway. I can't find install instructions for the Livernois turbo, but, other turbo instructions I have seen show tapping oil lines and that worries me to do myself.
Anyone have the install instruction for the turbo they can forward to me?
BTW. I got a good deal(Yukons front/rear) from a friend for some 4.56 gears and I have 33" tires. Anyone have any thoughs on if this is to steep?
Anyone have the install instruction for the turbo they can forward to me?
BTW. I got a good deal(Yukons front/rear) from a friend for some 4.56 gears and I have 33" tires. Anyone have any thoughs on if this is to steep?