RV6 R365 RED Ball Bearing Turbo official thread

[Joeysho]

Would this work with a CVT? if so would it even be worth it due to torque limitations?

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[RV6]

Would this work with a CVT? if so would it even be worth it due to torque limitations?

It would work on a CVT. We have quite a few customers running the original R365 on their CVTs. The most important part is having a good tuner that can limit torque in your tune.

 

[LBP]

Do we have any confirmation that the TSP OTS R365 tune works fine with the ball bearing version?

 

[MothershipRick]

Do we have any confirmation that the TSP OTS R365 tune works fine with the ball bearing version?

Yes it does, confirmed by tsp

 

[tacocat]

Yes it does, confirmed by tsp

Guess we should go ahead offer a group buy on some headgaskets.

 

[letsgoMINAJE]

Absolutely. Congrats on both. First thing’s first. Family!!

I couldn't resist.

 

[LBP]

So, I received my R365 RED on the 5th, and marked the weekend of the 20th to install it with a buddy, thinking I would get it in and done before my daughter was born...

Go figure that she's quicker than I am, and was delivered 4 weeks early on the 12th! Can't even be mad about it, and thankfully she is totally healthy.

Oh well, I'll get it installed... sometime.

 

[RV6]

Hoping to read some reviews soon.

 

[LBP]

Hoping to read some reviews soon.

With luck, I will be able to perform my R365 RED installation "Soon™." I would be happy to give a write-up of my impressions. Since my time now comes at an ever-increasing premium, this install will be performed with TSP's OTS R365 tune, assuming that what I have been told about compatibility with the ball bearing R365 is true.

 

[RV6]

So, I received my R365 RED on the 5th, and marked the weekend of the 20th to install it with a buddy, thinking I would get it in and done before my daughter was born...

Go figure that she's quicker than I am, and was delivered 4 weeks early on the 12th! Can't even be mad about it, and thankfully she is totally healthy.

Oh well, I'll get it installed... sometime.

Totally missed this post. Congratulations man! No rush. You have a whole new set of priorities now. We need to get some RV6 baby swag…..

 

[MothershipRick]

Installed my r365 BB today and all i gotta say is wow! This thing is a beast. In town driving feels way less laggy and easier to get around, and when you are ready to get on it that spool is insane! 400rpm faster doesn't seem like much but holy shit what a difference from the standard r365, spool time feels more reminiscent of the stock turbo, but it pulls even harder than the r365 all the way to red line. Very impressed RV6 team!

 

[LBP]

Made time and installed my @RV6 R365 RED today. Took about 5 1/2 hours by myself, with the most difficult portion being the TIP (but isn’t it always?). I have a PRL TIP so I wasn’t going into that portion blind, but damn if it isn’t a bear every time.

Anyway, fitment was spot on, the included hardware and torque specs were very useful. Used Pennzoil UP 5w-30 and a Wix XP filter, primed the turbo after install, then flashed the TSP R365 tune and let it idle while checking for leaks of any kind. Once satisfied that I had no leaks, I went on a test drive.

Initial impressions are good! The spool is very similar to the stock turbo with TSP Stage 1 tune, but it definitely pulls harder and has a very strong push through redline. I was surprised by the drivability, since I was still expecting the usual big turbo lag. Instead this feels very stock in the response, but definitely stronger and surprisingly smooth. Ball bearings are definitely putting in the work. The @Two Step Performance R365 tune works a treat. Fuel trims are spot on and there is no unusual behavior, as expected of @D-RobIMW.

I’ll be paying attention during my drives over the coming days and if there is a development I’ll make another post. That said, I can highly recommend this turbo.

Now to spend time with my amazingly patient wife and our lovely newborn!

 

[Ducota]

This is almost essential for the TIP removal
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353866441218
What I actually used was rare earth magnets shoved down the barrel of the socket.
5 minute removal of all the bolts. First time around I think it was like 20 minutes each.

 

[LBP]

This is almost essential for the TIP removal
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353866441218
What I actually used was rare earth magnets shoved down the barrel of the socket.
5 minute removal of all the bolts. First time around I think it was like 20 minutes each.

I have a telescoping, flexible magnet wand that helps immensely. Locating the fasteners and getting my socket to them is beast unto itself however.

 

[Ducota]

I have a telescoping, flexible magnet wand that helps immensely. Locating the fasteners and getting my socket to them is beast unto itself however.

Yup sometimes smallish hands come in handy.

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