RB turbo upgrades

[My27KGame]

Hey Guys
I’m doing a set of RB Turbos on my 135, and want others 2 cents on what other upgrades I should do at the same time. I’m currently Cobb Stage 2+ with FMIC. I have heard RB inlets, and stage 2 LPFP, but is there anything else?
Thanks in advance.
Also if this has been addressed elsewhere please direct me there

[titium]

inlets, outlets and downpipes. then start looking at replacing the stock diverter valves.

if your car is 09 or later you will need a new charge pipe (mine blew on stock boost).

should be ok without inlets/outlets if sticking on pump fuel. e85 you want upgraded fueling PI or shotgun as well as inlets and outlets

[My27KGame]

Originally Posted by titium

inlets, outlets and downpipes. then start looking at replacing the stock diverter valves.

if your car is 09 or later you will need a new charge pipe (mine blew on stock boost).

should be ok without inlets/outlets if sticking on pump fuel. e85 you want upgraded fueling PI or shotgun as well as inlets and outlets

Have catless DP on the car already, and a Cobb Charge pipe.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Do inlets and outlets with the stage 2 turbo and you are set

[My27KGame]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Do inlets and outlets with the stage 2 turbo and you are set

what do you recommend for inlets and outlets?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by My27KGame

what do you recommend for inlets and outlets?

Our most popular inlets are the VRSF
You can do MMP outlets

[Rob@RBTurbo]

We do recommend RB plumbing products as a premier selection to compliment our turbos (or really any others for that matter), and since we offer them as packages with our turbo purchases it really makes it an easy decision to keep a matching kit. Feel free to email us for any additional details, pricing, etc.

We also have outlets in the pipeline, but we have about 15-30 days before they are in production. Once in production they too will be offered as part of a package.

Rob

[Dat Aus]

I'm a noob to forced induction. Can someone explain to me the inlet/outlet thing? I assume it's the piping into/out of the intercooler?

What benefits do upgraded inlets have? Is it just a matter of increased air flow?

[Rob@RBTurbo]

Originally Posted by Dat Aus

I'm a noob to forced induction. Can someone explain to me the inlet/outlet thing? I assume it's the piping into/out of the intercooler?

What benefits do upgraded inlets have? Is it just a matter of increased air flow?

Inlets are the tubes that feed the turbo inlets, i.e. inlet plumbing. It was finally confirmed in late 2014 that the OEM inlets are without a doubt extremely restrictive, moreso for the demanding airflow requirements of upgraded turbos than the OEM turbos of course. What this means is that the turbos have to work double time to make power, and thus efficiency and durability suffers tremendously especially when turbos are pushed to "limits".

Outlets can be a post turbo plumbing restriction. This too can affect efficiency of the turbo, but are much less important especially on OEM turbos. As such outlets are something I'd not concern myself with on OEM turbos at all, and moreso only upgraded units. Unfortunately all current outlets seem to have several fitment, durability, and design issues; so they seem to be more trouble than the value added. Maybe best to leave them alone until something better pops up in the future.

Rob

[My27KGame]

Now that I have the car back and its running well, how much boost are people running with these? What should I be aware of and look out for, if I crank these bad boys up?

[ShocknAwe]

If you want a nice set of inlets, look into Precision Raceworks.