Hey everyone-
Here's my 2005 Laborador Black RA. I have a custom turbo setup fabricated by Modern Automotive Performance in Plymouth, MN (they're a vendor on EvoM). Although the whole process took quite a long time, I certainly learned a lot and am grateful for the help of everyone at that shop.

Turbo Setup
Mitsubishi 16G turbo
Turbosmart wastegate
Synapse BOV (recirc.)
Stock Evo 9 intercooler
SplitSecond FTC-1 via RRM
Walboro fuel pump
Big ol' K&N filter
Custom intercooler piping
Custom log-style manifold
Custom turbo-back exhaust
-Vibrant HF cat
-Magnaflow muffler
Hallman Pro MBC

Suspension
Tein S-Tech springs
OEM shocks
Progress rear sway bar & RRM perches
Painted calipers (black)
MB Wheels Weapons 17X7
Nitto NeoGen 215/40-17 tires

Misc
ProSport Boost Gauge
AEM UEGO Wideband
RRM UDP
Silver's Engine Torque Damper via Rexpeed (easy to mod and fit an RA)
Monsterknobs shift knob
DIY doeskin leather shift boot (yeah, my mom helped me)
Wingless, but w/ LED 3rd brake light from Curt @ Mr. LED (vendor on here)
Depo black housing tails w/ plug-in LED bulbs, also from Mr. LED

Yes, I need to vacuum my interior...deal with it.

...don't be too envious of my photography skills











As far as numbers, here are the dyno charts. This is at 5psi with a slipping clutch:





Questions certainly welcome...thanks for looking

 

wow.... looks nice man. congrats. I know your enjoying it. how does it feel?


also, seeing an evo intercooler on a ralliart. looks different, but in a good way. I like it

 

how much did this custom build cost you? and how long exactly?

 

and what kind of manifold is that?

 

nice ride looks great

 

pictures of tail lights with the use of those LED lights! i was thinking about those!

 

Great job I know from doing my turbo it is a lot of work but it is all worth it when you open the throttle....again good job

 

man i like the evo ic in the grill looks hardcore,great job!

 

Nice post sir and thank you for the shout out! I'm glad we were finally able to get the tuning aspect of it somewhat sorted out for you, it was a learning experience for us all!

 

It cost more than the RRM kit, but that's because I made it cost more than that with a full exhaust and testing of other fueling options. Also, I insisted on putting money into things others may not (i.e., HF cat, higher tensile steel for the manifold, etc.). Other than the intercooler and air filter, it's all new parts. Total all is said and done, it was about $6-7000. As far as how long, I first dropped it off at the end of March '08 and took final delivery end of November '08. No, they didn't have my car for 8 months, but there was some troubleshooting a month here and there in between.
How does it feel? Fantastic Even before I get into positive pressure and the A/R starts to richen up, getting pushed into your seat is always fun. To go with that Evo intercooler, I need to get an Evo licence plate mount
It's a custom manifold. The wastegate dumps back into the exhaust a foot or so down.
I'll try to get some pics for you guys this weekend. Don't think about getting them, do it! They look sweet. If anyone rear ends you because "they didn't know you were braking," they're a complete idiot and/or totally blind.
You're certainly welcome, and thank you for helping me love my car even more than before I dropped it off at your shop. That being said, where's my MAP lanyard and/or t-shirt?

 

nice setup! a few questions...what kind of fuel injectors are you running? any plans to bump the boost up?

 

Right now, it's the stock injectors + a RC 750cc 5th injector. As for bumping up the boost, yes...but only to maybe 8-9psi, and only after I replace the clutch. Being front wheel drive with no limited slip, I don't think I need any more power than that

 

how do you like them NeoGens... got a set too but on stockies...i love them...they hook up so nicely, even in wet conditions

 

Lol I have the same. Except there is literally no tread on fronts, need 2 more. Good thing theyre cheap.

 

I agree...for the price, they're great. Biggest upgrade is to handling (as opposed to straight-line).