Anyone done this? What do y'all think?

http://cbrd.mybigcommerce.com/cbrd-rad-lite-turbocharger/

 

Yep, many have including myself. Awesome power for the price. Do a search you'll find a good amount of threads on this topic.

 

Thanks for your kind words-

We produced this upgrade in order to allow RA guys to make evo X STOCK TURBO power without having to convert to a full EVO X conversion-

the turbo spools faster than stock- and makes great peak power-

Many had the misconception its a LARGER than EVO X upgrade- which it really isnt- its meant to allow RA owners to make similar power to an EVO X MR owner with bolt ons and a tune-

Cheers

cb

 

Thanks for the reply! CBRD, what other upgrades would I have to make. I'm planning on bov, intercooler and uicp. Anything else? Also will it require a tune? (Sorry newbie here)

 

No problem-

yes you will require a tune-

I would recommend-

Downpipe/catback/highflow cat

boost pill or 3 port EBCS controller

Intercooler

Protune-



cb

 

what can us down under Aussie boys do?
Obviously postage back and forth is a killer.

 

Id suggest buying a used ra turbo off someone in the states and having them ship it to Chad, then once Chad has given it the RAD treatment he ships it to you down under

 

i've loved it - great bang for buck and the 'streetability' of the turbo is awesome.

if you are going to take your car out on track, then maybe look at something bigger, but for dd duties, you are not going to go wrong! spool is pretty much the same as stock and then so much more fun past 4000rpm

'punchy' would be the best way to describe the turbo

 

CBRD,

I live in upstate NY and planning going to Baltimore and making a stop to your shop on my way. Question is if I send in the spare turbo to have it modifed a few days ahead of time and have you guys install and tune. How long would you expect it to take to have it installed and etc? I personally dont mind renting a car for two days while you guys work on it since I am around the area anyways. Personally rather have you guys install it then locally since you guys are master at your craft and product.

OP, no disrespect for jumping into your post.

 

When you do receive the RAD Turbo make sure you pre load the actuator

 

Is it difficult to remove the turbo??

 

No sweat bro, glad I could help LOL

 

someone mentioned "punchy", does that mean its quicker off the line. i hate how i step on it and it goes nowhere. looking to solve that issue

 

With my experience yes my car can leave the line a lot quicker now than before. It used to hesitate when I went to pass someone, now theres no more of that.

 

The GST Basemap will help with responsiveness/hesitation when accelerating from a dead stop/standstill.