RollinSSHard Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 I called Thunder Racing out of Baton Rouge, La today to get a price on a Radix! It was $5150 (which they would not budge on) for the kit and $1000 dollar install!!! $1000 install does that sound about right?? They said it would take between 6-8 hours to complete the install!! Is this worth it??? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 The install price sounds abit high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 You can get the Radix for $4500 (or less) if you shop around. Install can go between $600-$800, a kilobuck is a little over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankc350 Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 8 hours @ 40.00 a hour = 320.00. Thats what I would pay for 8 hours at the chevrolet dealership in my town. a thousand seems way to high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 The supercharger I got put into the vette, was done at a shop, they did it all inclusive for 5100. I think 1000 is really high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 The supercharger I got put into the vette, was done at a shop, they did it all inclusive for 5100. I think 1000 is really high <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That sounds about right - $4500 for the blower and $600 for the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 $1000 for 6-8 hrs??!! 8 hrs = $125.00 an hour!!! 6 hrs = $166.00 an hour!!! Man I'm in the wrong business!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Man I'm in the wrong business!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My dad keeps this article by his desk that he pulled out of AutoWeek (August 19, 02 to be exact): After 12 years in the auto repair business, if you can find me a shop that will pay me very well for my skills, recognize the attention that I pay to detail, not base my performance on production alone, and match the benefits package my wife enjoys at her job, I'll take it into consideration. In the meantime, I'll be at college doing trendy studies on "How to Play with Computers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightshift Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 $4,500 for the Radix, the GMC dealer was going to do the install for $750. I installed it myself. Even the dealer said I was smart enough to do it. Shop around, you can do allot better! TByrne has good sales prices... Hold out, shop and save some bucks. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 i bought mine from Magnuson and they did the install. $5150 + $700 install. i also got my gauge and had it installed for $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremes10 Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 I paid $750.00 for my install @ ASM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I paid $800 for a dealer to install my Radix, and I thought that was on the high side, but figured it was worth it since they had done many of them on H2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollinSSHard Posted October 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Thank you guys for the advice! Think I'm gonna find a good deal on one and do the install myself! I have of few friends that would love to help out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I CORNER Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 If I could just break into this thread, do the GM dealers generally install this aftermarket power adder superchargers and if so, does it maintain the warranty if they do it? I always assumed that a dealer would want nothing to do with installing hardware that could cause premature engine failure and impact the warranty. I am capable of installing this kind of hardware (I have done much more involved mechanical work as long as I take my time and do it right); however, there is always the risk of a snafu (fuel system failure or tuning problem) that could have adverse affects. I have very little experience with LS1 or newer GM engines. Thanks, Rick R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Rick, the answer to both of your questions is, it all depends on the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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