Radix VS Procharger VS livernoismotorsports GM Truck Turbo Kit
May 3, 2005 | 01:20 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by DamonCollins
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?
Anyone have the install instruction for the turbo they can forward to me?
-Rick
May 3, 2005 | 01:22 PM
#74
Can you or can you not get a turbo kit that will safely produce the same or better track times than a radix for 5g's? With enough money, almost anythings possible.Most of us can barely put up the 5 grand so. Also, is anyone willing to say that sts, procharger,or livernoise will be as user friendly and dependable as a radix? I want to know because i must go F I soon!!!
May 3, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverC5Vert
You don't have to tap the pan with the Livernois Kit, the turbo gets oil from a fitting in the engine block, which is supplied with the kit.
-Rick
-Rick
May 3, 2005 | 01:29 PM
#77
Originally Posted by slowec
Can you or can you not get a turbo kit that will safely produce the same or better track times than a radix for 5g's? With enough money, almost anythings possible.Most of us can barely put up the 5 grand so. Also, is anyone willing to say that sts, procharger,or livernoise will be as user friendly and dependable as a radix? I want to know because i must go F I soon!!!
May 3, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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From: Houma, Louisiana
Originally Posted by BlownChevy
Actually I think I had question marks after my comment.
There is tremendous parasitic loss from a Turbo.
There is tremendous parasitic loss from a Turbo.
But how is there a tremendous parasitic loss from a Turbo? 
May 3, 2005 | 01:40 PM
#79
Originally Posted by JERRY2500
I was just seeing if you were paying attention. But how is there a tremendous parasitic loss from a Turbo?
But how is there a tremendous parasitic loss from a Turbo? Where do you think the back pressure goes? Back pressure translates to gas pressure that is pushing back on the piston. It is kind of like crushing your exhaust pipe and driving down the road....the engine will see it as a load (parasitic loss).
Not to toot my own horn here, but the Radix only uses 1/3 of one hp at crusing speed......I am 100% sure there is not a Turbo system out there that can claim that.
May 3, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
I was paying attention......I just dont want this thread to turn into a pissing match....there is some good info in here.
Where do you think the back pressure goes? Back pressure translates to gas pressure that is pushing back on the piston. It is kind of like crushing your exhaust pipe and driving down the road....the engine will see it as a load (parasitic loss).
Not to toot my own horn here, but the Radix only uses 1/3 of one hp at crusing speed......I am 100% sure there is not a Turbo system out there that can claim that.
Where do you think the back pressure goes? Back pressure translates to gas pressure that is pushing back on the piston. It is kind of like crushing your exhaust pipe and driving down the road....the engine will see it as a load (parasitic loss).
Not to toot my own horn here, but the Radix only uses 1/3 of one hp at crusing speed......I am 100% sure there is not a Turbo system out there that can claim that.
and alot of good info here. I just don't agree on the "tremendous parasitic load" as stated, I think as far as stock kits that the Radix and Turbo kits are about equal. 