GraphiteGoblin Build Thread

[GraphiteGoblin]

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Everyone!

I have a 2009 GG Ralliart with Performance & Sun/Sound package, shown above. (Photo: Summer 2012)
I have been a Mistu owner since 2009, living in Winnipeg, MB, Canada
I am always looking to meet up with other MB owners.

Currently Installed:
RoadRace TimeAttack Rotors
RoadRace TimeAttack Pads
RoadRace 'Grip' Springs (2" drop)
18" Enkei Klamp wheels
Nexen N3000 rubber (225/40/R18)

Currently Being Shipped:
UR Catback Exhaust with Mini Muffler and Resonator
UR Long Downpipe
UR High Flow Cat
UR Short Ram Intake
UR UICP Kit
UR LICP Kit
Boost Pill

Currently Need:
IC - Any suggestions? Needs 2.5" outlets
BPV - Will the OEM EvoX BPV cut it? If not, which model? I am looking for function (performance) over form (sound).
ECU tune - GST FTW?

I will post more photos after the install of the parts being shipped.
I am looking for sage advice/wisdom on parts listed under 'Currently Need'.

Thank you in advance for any input or comments.

LJB

[RalliNurse]

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Everyone!

I have a 2009 GG Ralliart with Performance & Sun/Sound package, shown above. (Photo: Summer 2012)
I have been a Mistu owner since 2009, living in Winnipeg, MB, Canada
I am always looking to meet up with other MB owners.

Currently Installed:
RoadRace TimeAttack Rotors
RoadRace TimeAttack Pads
RoadRace 'Grip' Springs (2" drop)
18" Enkei Klamp wheels
Nexen N3000 rubber (225/40/R18)

Currently Being Shipped:
UR Catback Exhaust with Mini Muffler and Resonator
UR Long Downpipe
UR High Flow Cat
UR Short Ram Intake
UR UICP Kit
UR LICP Kit
Boost Pill

Currently Need:
IC - Any suggestions? Needs 2.5" outlets
BPV - Will the OEM EvoX BPV cut it? If not, which model? I am looking for function (performance) over form (sound).
ECU tune - GST FTW?

I will post more photos after the install of the parts being shipped.
I am looking for sage advice/wisdom on parts listed under 'Currently Need'.

Thank you in advance for any input or comments.

LJB

With our small turbo, evo bov will do...also an evo x fmic...otherwise your ok...

[GraphiteGoblin]

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Parts are in!

[Fstarz]

Nice! You went all out!

The car is going to sound beast.. I have all these similar parts from Ultimate Racing.. Except im running the test pipe. Looks good!

[RalliNurse]

All you need is boost pill and a tune once u install all these parts...where is ur fmic and bpv btw?

[GraphiteGoblin]

Nice! You went all out!

The car is going to sound beast.. I have all these similar parts from Ultimate Racing.. Except im running the test pipe. Looks good!

Thanks man! I can't wait to get the last couple parts and have a great weekend with some friends.

All you need is boost pill and a tune once u install all these parts...where is ur fmic and bpv btw?

The boost pill is in the little bag! Haha

I still need to order the last two. Couple questions though...

1. If I get a Synapse BOV will I need to weld some flange or something complicated onto my intake or is it just a simple plug n play type swap out with the OEM. Otherwise I wanted to get this which I understand IS.

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=191&cat=240&page=1

2. I had the coupler on the intercooler pipes setup for 'EvoX' sizing, but don't necessarily want to get the EvoX intercooler. Would this Works intercooler fit?

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=2751&cat=179&page=1

3. Some of the ends of the exhaust piping only have nuts/bolts in two of the four holes, should I be concerned about that?

4. Am I missing a pipe from my intercooler/intake setup? I only count four and I would expect 5 ( 2 uicp, 2 licp, 1 intake)

5. I had a bung added on the high-flow cat for 'future wide-band sensor' (green tape). Is that hole supposed to be plugged or what goes on there? It has something to do with a tune I know.
Thanks in advance!

[Mkid]

I still need to order the last two. Couple questions though...

1. If I get a Synapse BOV will I need to weld some flange or something complicated onto my intake or is it just a simple plug n play type swap out with the OEM. Otherwise I wanted to get this which I understand IS.

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=191&cat=240&page=1

I don't own this BPV but i believe you shouldn't need a flange as from the pictures it doesn't look like it has one.

2. I had the coupler on the intercooler pipes setup for 'EvoX' sizing, but don't necessarily want to get the EvoX intercooler. Would this Works intercooler fit?

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=2751&cat=179&page=1

That should be fine, on the page it says this: "TECH TIP: The current WORKS Intercooler ONLY works if your Ralliart has been upgraded with stock EVO X or aftermarket 2.50" upper and lower intercooler pipes!"

3. Some of the ends of the exhaust piping only have nuts/bolts in two of the four holes, should I be concerned about that?

You can probably re-use the stock ones although I'm not 100% sure about that

4. Am I missing a pipe from my intercooler/intake setup? I only count four and I would expect 5 ( 2 uicp, 2 licp, 1 intake)

I believe the UICP is a 1 piece design so that would explain your missing piece

5. I had a bung added on the high-flow cat for 'future wide-band sensor' (green tape). Is that hole supposed to be plugged or what goes on there? It has something to do with a tune I know.

One of the sensors go there. There is one sensor that goes on the cat and one that goes on the downpipe.

Thanks in advance!

Answered your questions in bold.

[GraphiteGoblin]

Thanks MKid.

JDM Evo X diverter valve is in!

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[Fstarz]

For the Synapse DV, everything is in the box for install.. no welding or extra stuff. I own this part.

You can use all the stock bolts and gaskets, etc. for the exhaust

As far as the UICP pieces go, your lower intercooler pipe is usually the 1 piece.

And MKid is right about the sensors. The O2 sensor goes into the cat and your Air fuel senor will go into the downpipe or test pipe..

[DKRalliArt]

You need to post up the works intercooler with Ultimate Racing Upper and lower piping :D

[Jackal]

Also need to post up pics and thank you to guys that helped you install and tune all those goodies.

Bump for an update: Did you get your new UR exhaust on yet?

[Mia_Ra]

Any picd=s up close of the RRM rotors? Never seen them installed. How does the RRM setup feel compared to OEM?

[Jackal]

Ok so I guess I will post pics of Install party. Here is Lucus the owner of the car we were working on.
I was taking the pics so not in any shots obviously.
Grant did a lot of the work including wrestling with rusty exhaust for over 90 minutes + and performed the GST Tune and boost pill install on car.
Ultimate Racing complete upper and lower IC pipe kits installed along with new Works Intercooler and new Evo X BOV.
Lucus to take his car to a buddy's shop to have full UR exhaust installed. Waiting for Lucus to post if this has been done yet.

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[GraphiteGoblin]

Also need to post up pics and thank you to guys that helped you install and tune all those goodies.

Bump for an update: Did you get your new UR exhaust on yet?

Exhaust is on and will be posting complete pics once Grant has re-tuned. Thanks everyone for all your help!

[chillwill007]

Ummmm where are the updated pics? Please dont tell me your another one that did all this to the RA and then just traded it in after a lil problem or something. Im loving this car more and more and trying to figure a way to get myself one. But keep seeing all this threads with great updates just to get the end of them and find out they got rid of it for some reason or other