OneBadSSS
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I am thinking about going with a 3000 Yank. I have a 2006 Trailblazer converter with less than 5,000 miles on it. It works fine with no problems. It stalls to 2500 easily and up to about 2800 rpm if I am hard on the brakes. I just think I can get more out of a higher stall and by going with a performance converter instead of a stocker. I'm not 100% sure I will pull it out, but pretty sure. Not sure how much yet.
I'm interested. Let me know how much you want for it...
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Overhead console w/ homeLink is SOLD! Sale pending on the Gates belt...
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PAYMENT SENT THANKS!!!
Got the payment, thanks! I got home from work too late to send it out today, so I will send it out tomorrow!
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Well I was on the highway tonite around 9:45 and all of the sudden my check engine light came on! My DIC beeps and tells me to "Tighten Fuel Cap" and I tried that at the first chance I had to stop, but when I turned the truck back on, it was still there
I've only had the radix on the truck since last thrusday and it's been running great so this kinda threw me for a loop!It was too late to take my truck to Auto Zone for a free code check, so any thoughts on what it could be?
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I'll take the belt. PM me payment information (paypal or money order).
Thanks!
PM sent!
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Fuel booster pump/wiring kit and the fuel filter are SOLD!!
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I bought a gently used (3600 miles) radix kit off an '03 Z71 Silverado w/ the 5.3. I had to convert the kit to the '04+ returnless style system, so I have the complete '99-'03 return style booster pump and wiring kit, as well as some other items that I didn't need, for sale, including the following: *Magnuson Boost Gauge w/ A-pillar pod, *Overhead console w/ homelink (for the SoCalDiesel Gauge pod install, won't fit on my truck w/ the sunroof),K&N Drop-in filter (brand new), Gates Belt (I went with a Gatorback), a WIX fuel filter (brand new, doesn't work with my '05) and the Magnacharger License Plate frame.
Prices are as follows (they include shipping!): $100 for the booster pump/wiring assembly $100 for the boost gauge/pod $75 for the overhead console $35 for the drop-in filter (It's brand new, still sealed!) $15 for the Gates belt $10 for the WIX fuel filter (brand new!) $10 for the license plate frame (brand new, still sealed!)
EDIT *= added some items I forgot!
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I had a post on the board here about 3 weeks ago for a GP on the Aeroforce gauges....At that time, there was 4 people interested....I'd be in for sure !!
I am definately interested in a GP for the aeroforce gauges!
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Thanks for all the compliments guys!
looks goodwhat are the switches next to the gauges for?
Haven't figured that one out yet, but I'll let you guys know when I find a good use for them!
nice dude, hows it run?Runs AWESOME. Between the Nelson tune and the Radix, it's a whole new animal!
onebadsss, setup looks awesome, good job!btw, i will be in touch very soon on those parts we talked about.
I haven't forgotten about you, don't worry! I got your PM on pt.net, I just haven't received the pricelist from Joe yet! By the way, call me Dave!
Looks good. I'm not a fan of the gauge placement but that's just me, I like the pod look. Great deal on the radix. What size pulley did it come with? Take it from me if it's the 3.3, you'll be looking to ad a smaller pulley pretty soon. I got too use to the 3.3 boost so now I want more. It was fun for the first month but you get use to the power and then you want more.Actually, the pulley on my blower is stamped 3.4" (the kit came off an '03 5.3L truck), and you can barely hear it whine at WOT, so a pulley change is definately in order...I'll probably go with a 3.0"
I've got the GMPP intake too.... looks great under the hood, especially with the radix. nice setup manCouldn't agree with you more about the GMPP intake, I love the look of it and the fact that it's a dry element filter so no more oiling!
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Ok, so I got a great deal on a used Radix kit ($3100!) and Dynatech LT's (Thanks to Jim!) so I bought a few other goodies as you can see:
Here's the finished product!
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My Radix is going on the 11th of April and I'm planning on installing a Tru-cool tranny cooler in the near future, so I want to mount the S/C intercooler behind the front bumper to keep the space in front of the radiator free for that. I've heard that Joe Gibbs trucks have special mounting brackets for mounting the Radix intercooler behind the front bumper and that's what I want to do. The problem is that I cannot find a source to buy the brackets! I've tried Ebay, JoeGibbsPerformance (site is down apparently), google search turned up nothing....
I don't even know what the brackets look like, so I can't make my own. Does anyone on here have a set they want to part with or know how to make a set that would be willing to help me out??? I'll obviously pay for time and materials! Please help!! Thanks!!
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Will this work in an '05 SSS that has the factory Bose CD/Tape combo deck? If so, I'm interested...can you post pics or send them to [email protected]
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I'd be interested in getting one!
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Ok, latest update...I talked to the Manager at DTP and he told me the estimated 21 labor hours is based on SuperchargersOnline.com suggested install time of 12-14 hours for the Radix kit plus the 7 hours suggested labor time for replacing manifolds and cats on a Silverado taken from his mechanic's database (he used that info to gauge how long the header install would take). He said that this is the high end estimate and that he will obviously charge me based on the actual number of hours it takes and that it could very well take much closer to the time I expected (10-12 hours total) to complete the job...
I think that once all my parts come in I will end up going with DTP for the install, because they stand behind their work and even SuperchargersOnline.com has them listed as the ONLY certified/recommended supercharger installtion center in Virginia! So once all my parts come in I will nail down a date to bring the SSS in and I'll keep you all posted! Thanks for all the feedback and support guys!
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IMHO, your quote isn't all that bad. Do you have all of the tools/supplies needed for the install (TQ wrenches etc)? If not, you could add the cost of "buying/renting" them into the equation. If the shop stands behind their work, that is a big seller.
I don't have all the required tools unfortunately. Also, I'd have to go to the base auto hobby shop and rent a lift for a whole day and find some friends that have the free time to help me with the install. All things I doubt I can swing because all my buddies have hectic schedules like mine that don't all coincide, hence the reason I'm looking to get the install done professionally!
As for the warranty issue, I may have found a solution to my dilemma....I am a AAA gold card member and so I can get deals on their extended warranties, which cover the drive trains on AWD vehicles that are supercharged/turbocharged!! So I'm going to call them up and get a quote on that and as long as the price isn't outrageous, I'll get one as "back-up" for if/when my local Chevy dealer tells me to piss off when I go in for warranty work!
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The "S" stands for secure, as in secure site, that's all. As for the IP filter bypass sites, you can also try http://www.otunnel.com, which will do the same thing as that proxy site and there's also atunnel - ztunnel, so you're bound to find one not blocked by your LAN admin!
"Now only if they couldn't track what pages you visit... "
The otunnel.com site does hide the actual sites you are on, they'l all show up as an otunnel search link which looks like a long line of gibberish. Don't know how man LAN admins are wise to what otunnel is though
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*I* think it sounds high, but then again I've been accused of "busting balls" on shops' labor quotes. I know I can do the work myself, but sometimes I would rather have someone else do it until I hear the price - then end up doing it myself anyways. Does this price include having them dyno tune it?
I installed my Dynatechs with a mech buddy starting late on a Friday afternoon in about 3 hours, and then we installed the Radix the following Sat from 9-5 - and we had never done one before. We had a lift and air tools, which helped a lot doing the headers from the bottom with the wheels and wheel-wells removed, and took our time and did it right. I've heard reports of 4 hour Radix installs, but this wasn't one of them.
It just comes down to how much is your time worth, and if you want to mess with it.
BTW, what makes you think the dealer will honor your warrantee if you have these guys do the install? The mech friend that helped me with my install WORKS at the dealer, and I know that if I got towed in with a blown motor/trans they wouldn't honor my extended warantee. In fact, I asked the service manager before the install and he told me straight out that he wouldn't (guess I'll have to get it towed somewhere else ;) ).
It really depends on the dealership, and there are 3 ways it can play out:
1 - If business is slow, they can do a blower-induced repair and play it cool because they need the work - unless you broke something really expensive and a GM rep has to come out to approve it, which could spell trouble.
2 - They can charge you only the additional time/labor to remove the equipment you added, and have the warrantee cover the rest.
3 - They can take one look at that blower and say "Sorry, can't do it". And if you want to jump up and down with the Magnusson-Moss warantee act in this case, be prepared for an uphill battle.
4 - Remove your blower etc before taking it in, and play stupid.
Ok, I am fully aware that if I have a motor/tranny issue, the warranty work probably won't be covered. I was more talking about accessory stuff, such as the A/C, heated seats, radio, etc. I mean, the dealer can't possibly refuse warranty work on something totally unrelated to the drivetrain simply because I have a blower installed, right?
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Take a look at this:
US Code - Title 15, Chapter 50, Sections 2301-2312
Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle (per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302©) . For best results, consider working with performance-oriented dealerships with a proven history of working with customers. If your vehicle manufacturer fails to honor emission/warranty claims, contact EPA at (202) 260-2080 or www.epa.gov. If federal warranty protection is denied, contact the FTC at (202) 326-3128 or www.ftc.gov.
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Well, what does Magnusun publish as the ASE-qualified install time? I think the shop rate is typical but I would expect something more like 12-14 hrs. UNLESS tuning labor is included, maybe your quote includes an additional 8-hrs for custom tuning?
Mr. P.
No I told them I was going to bring a Nelson tuned PCM for the install because I figured that would be cheaper than having them custom tune it...
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Ok, I need peoples' opinions about the quote I just received... I'm looking to get a Radix supercharger and Dynatech LT headers installed in my SSS and so I went straight to Dyno Tuned Performance (DTP) in Chesapeake, VA because they are arguably the best of the very limited number of choices in the area I live in (Hampton Roads area of Virginia). Now they quoted me at $1638.00 for the install of both the Supercharger and the Headers; The cost breakdown is 21 hours of labor at $78.00 an hour. This seems really high to me, especially the total hours to complete the job considering most people say they can do the S/C install on their own in about 8 hours and the headers in about 3 hours. My dilemma is that I want the install done professionally, both to prevent my local Chevy dealer from refusing to do warranty work on my truck (I still have 15 months left on the factory warranty) and because I work 6 days a week and don't have the free time or facilities to do the install myself. So, please provide me your opinions as to whether I should go with these guys for the install or look elsewhere...
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Well, that bites. I thought I was first. How about I give you ten bucks to e-mail me scans of the articles? Now you have 36 bucks???
Mike
Or how about you and anyone else that wants PDF copies of the articles for FREE, just shoot me an email at [email protected] and I'll hook you up!
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Will the guage pod fit an SS that's equipped with a sunroof?
Yes, i believe it will.
Does your overhead console have the homelink transmitter buttons?
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Even the Mopar guys are stealing your ideas because I've seen RCSB SRT-10 Ram's with that same paint scheme (white w/ blue racing stripes)...
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Come on, no one needs a boost gauge or an air filter?