Hi all I am finally interested in modding my RA and am trying to decide what upgrades to do. I would like to keep sound levels as stock as possible with that in mind i went ahead and upgraded to a Mr bov/bpv.
The next thing i want to do is upgrade the intercooler then then have a boost pill installed along with a tune. Do i need a full exhaust? More importantly is there any point in upgrading my intercooler if i plan to stick with the stock turbo and exhaust.

Thanks.

 

Upgrading the intercooler helps a lot. The stock RA intercooler is so small it's perpetually heat soaked. Upgrading to an EvoX intercooler is the most affordable option, and arguably all you really need on the stock RA turbo.

Upgrading the exhaust is optional, IMO. Upgrading it on the stock turbo, is more about having a better sounding exhaust, IMO. I say this primarily because there have been people on this forum that have made well over 300WHP (more than you'll make on the stock turbo) on the stock exhaust (e.g. Bryan/Razorlab).

 

That's good news i was worried the exhaust would be a huge bottle neck. I assume adding one would increase HP but as long as i can make a decent level of power with the stock exhaust I'm happy. Thanks for the reply.

 

The Cat is your major restriction in the exhaust. Switch to a high flow Cat and you'll achieve noticeable gains.

 

made 300+hp and 12 sec pass with stock exhaust

 

Thanks for the reply. I will definitely look at this option if i go down this road.

wow Ok i will be sticking with the stock exhaust for the foreseeable future.
Thanks for the reply.