mattsk8 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Just thought I'd do a little write up here and let everyone know my thoughts. This maybe should've gone in the review section but I thought here would be better, just in case anyone was perusing this section for performance options and upgrades. Forge CBV... Install was a huge PIA, my arm is all scratched up from reaching under the exhaust man to get to that bottom bolt. I can definitely see why people replace the factory CBV, my diaphragm was close to leaking (if it wasn't already leaking). I can post a pic of my stock diaphragm later. Pretty straight forward install, no modifications to the new part to make it fit, just unbolt the old part and bolt on the new part. Snaab Fresh Air Intake pipe... Another fairly straight forward install. The worst part is getting the PTC vacuum pipe connected to it. The Snaab FAI pipe comes w/ a new, little rubber hose and the instructions say to use that because it's longer than the factory hose which (should) make it easier to install. But its only about 1/4" longer than the factory, to make it an easier install it should probably be at least an inch (or more) longer IMO. Snaab TCV... This was very easy to install. The instructions were very straight forward; just unhook the factory on and hook up the new one. You have to mount it to something, I chose the upper motor mount. I just ziptied it to the bracket that goes from the firewall to that motor mount. Snaab RIP kit... This took some time to install. Basically you remove all of the factory plumbing from the turbo to the IC, then from the IC to the intake (the Snaab kit replaces everything plumbing related). There were 2 things I would complain about if I had to dig for something to complain about. Don't read too much into these, the RIP kit looks and works very well once its installed... The silicone elbow that goes to the bottom of the intake was a bit too long, I had to cut about 1/2" off the top of it (where it clamps on the throttle control module), plus I had to cut at least an inch off the other end of that hose where it clamps to the pipe that runs under the intake. The other is I think the aluminum pipe that goes down to the bottom of the IC could be a bit shorter, getting this installed was a bit of a PIA. This issue might be related to my M66 install, my engine could possibly be sitting a bit lower than it used to so if you have a stock transmission this might not be a problem for you. Snaab's customer service is spectacular, Kristian's communication is very good and everything came as he said it would. I would say Snaab's customer service is above and beyond great. I can't rate performance gains individually because I did everything at the same time. But the biggest gains I've noticed so far (I've only driven it twice since I did all this) are I now boost to about 18psi, I used to only boost to 16 (bear in mind I also have a ARD Blue tune). The other area that's night and day difference is my low RPM acceleration. For instance, if I'm driving at about 50mph in 5th gear and I step on the throttle to increase my speed, its a LOT smoother and a LOT more responsive. The short version is I'm extremely happy w/ everything. Thanks to Lucas (commander Riker) for the stellar recommendation; and thanks also to Kristian for providing such great customer service, and fantastic components. These are cell phone pics, so the quality doesn't do this any justice. It looks amazing when I pop the hood ! Before I installed any of this... Original, mushy turbo plumbing removed... Everything installed... I LOVE how much it cleans up the engine bay. I can take more pics if anyone wants. The RIP kit was very well thought out and I'm very happy w/ everything. Thanks again VS for the recommendations, and also to Snaab for such great parts!! Next up is to finally build the downpipe, I've had the parts since last July. Then a pair of Borla mufflers to finish my exhaust. I might also try to make the pipe that goes from the front of the car to the my air filter; not really looking for performance gains, just want it match the new Snaab plumbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S70-R Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 The increased boost is almost certainly due to the snabb turbo intake pipe. I've also noted increased boost (like 2 psi too) when I installed that together with the IPD short ram. And I did that before I install the do88 intercooler and reverse piping so I'm pretty much sure that snabb pipe was the reason. It really flows more air into the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsk8 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 The increased boost is almost certainly due to the snabb turbo intake pipe. I've also noted increased boost (like 2 psi too) when I installed that together with the IPD short ram. And I did that before I install the do88 intercooler and reverse piping so I'm pretty much sure that snabb pipe was the reason. It really flows more air into the turbo. That makes sense. I didn't know what to expect from the RIP kit. Basically it gives less bends and better flow, but I think it makes the route a bit shorter which technically would be less cooling. My main reason for the RIP kit purchase was to replace all the original turbo lines, mine had 170k miles on them. Looks great, I'm glad I did it. Just out of curiosity, when you installed your RIP kit did you notice any gains? What about gains from the do88 IC?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S70-R Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I noted significant gains which I can only measure by acceleration times I've been measuring. For example, with the snabb intake pipe, ipd short ram, MSD coil and IPD plug cables, the 110-200kmh (69-125mph) time dropped arround 1 full second. The do88 intercooler and reverse piping dropped a further 0.6seconds. And these gains were obtained with steady boost not being at what was supposed to be (like 14/15psi instead of 18psi). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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