Chad@CBRD hasn't gotten back to me yet. Still waiting to hear his reply...

 

Haha!! I don't mind it to be honest. The summers here are blistering hot and awesome so it makes me look forward to them even more. Also, snowboarding and hockey are better with lots of snow!

 

I'll have to send it to CBRD so they can look at exactly what has failed.

To be determined...

 

Good luck with that! Chad Block at CBRD hasn't returned any of my calls for about 2 years now!

 

Ouch...well I have been in contact with him. I have/had a partial sponsorship thing going with that turbo since I was promoting it locally.

Nonetheless, you aren't the first person I've heard reporting lack of response from them.

I've decided that to avoid wasting time, I'm doing an X-swap. In addendum to my list, I'll be doing a ported and thermal coated x turbo/manifold along with an MAP eliminator recirc downpipe. I'm very happy to see MAP also sells a swap kit for Ralliarts that has all the lines/gaskets necessary for an X-swap.

To further avoid blow-by issues in the future and keeping things a little 'safer', I'm adding the former SSP TX now Kozmic Motorsports Catch Can kit. It adds roughly 22whp/12wtq and adds that blow-by safety. A product everyone should consider.

Also, after the debacle/travesty of my AMS tune, I've decided to tune with Kozmic as well. I don't really trust anyone else at this point, especially when it comes to SST tuning.

 

That being said, I will have the Rad Lite repaired most likely under warranty. It and my Ultimate Racing Long Downpipe (the only way to go with the Rad Lite) will be for sale sometime in the next month.

Anyone that wants dibs, let me know. I'd make a package deal for anyone looking to take both.

 

So decided on the new turbo setup! It's going to be an FP Green ported/coated with a ported/coated OEM X manifold.

Dan@MAP (awesome company and dude) is helping me out with the MAP recirc eliminator downpipe (fancy 3D contoured flange option) as well as the awesome MAP Ralliart to X swap kit that has the necessary lines/gaskets for the turbo swap.

Still waiting on some news but SSP 500 kit might be going in as well.

 

Confirmed SSP 500 kit going on car!

I am going to keep my first post updated now with all the mods instead of continually posting

 

SSP Lightweight SST Flywheel going on as well!

http://www.sspperformance.com/produc...inum-flywheel/

 

THIS I am definitely interested in, shame you won't be able to relate any before/after impressions/results

 

Well, I've driven customers FP Green/Red X's and an EF2. 2 were MR's and the other a Ralliart. I'm pretty comfortable knowing what the difference between turbo upgrade feel vs flywheel response.

My guess is lower end RPM on my car will be like stock since the lower inertia on the flywheel + stage II cam but 3k rpm to redline will be brutal. Perfect for 1/4 mile drag

 

I decided to do the fuel system now. No point in waiting for the spring:

Drop-in EvoX DW65 265lph:
http://www.maperformance.com/deatsch...l#.UR0Zg6WsiSo

FIC 900 injectors WITH plug and play option:
http://www.maperformance.com/fuel-in...l#.UR0Z2KWsiSo

 

Any reason you chose the green over the ef2?

 

Got my hands on a really nice used one for dirt cheap lol

It was a budget thing, not preference. I'm already discussing future plans with MAP to go EF4 potentially

 

So, a few new items being added:

-FIC 900cc injectors
-DW Drop-In Fuel Pump 265lph
-MAP Fuel Line Kit
-FuelLab In-Line Filter
-SSP Engine Oil Cooler
-BC Sportsman Rods w/ARP2000 Fasteners
-CP 86mm Pistons
-AMS Front and Side motor mounts (Race spec)

Some pics from the build so far:






















Pistons/rods/brand new rings, all (4) are perfect. For sale for dirt cheap, PM!: