BEGI Turbo Updates

[smp3000]

Ok guys, I want to get everyone on the same page as to where everyone is with their installed BEGI turbo kits:

<b>1st MP3 in NH =</b> Having problems with vac leaks. Running at 8 psi

<b>MP3CT = </b> No problems reported. Running at 6psi

<b>Wshade (P5) =</b> Was running at 8 with no probs, but now at 6psi

<b>PORTCITYMP3 =</b> Running at 5psi rich. Had some install problems.

<b>The FM protege (P5)=</b> Running well at 6psi

<b>Linux=</b> Has kit but waiting to install.

<b>smp3000 (me)=</b> Has kit but waiting to install.

Am I leaving anyone out? Does anyone want to add to this? If so, please post. The more information we can get out of eachother the better and smarter we all will be a lot smarter

 

[Kooldino]

Also, everyone should post the problems they had as well as the soluitions.

 

[1sty]

Also, everyone should post the problems they had as well as the soluitions.

All leaks were fixed before the system ran to 8 PSI.
My fuel pump won't break 80 PSI but it seems it may not need to on 93 octane.
Just added a cold air setup to add a little hp
Getting custom exhuast starting next week.

 

[WShade]

You are right on. I will install my aux fuel pump tomorrow for a little added protection and to take the strain off of the stock pump. Upgraded motor mounts, clutch, flywheel, suspension, wheels, limited slip and custom exhaust right around the corner. Then I will work on safe guards for increasing the boost. Car spending on hold right now while my wife and I furnish our new house

 

[smp3000]

Wow! Congrats Wshade (on the house).

 

[LinuxRacr]

Wil, congrats on the house! Hopefully I will be boosted next week!

 

[Captain KRM P5]

Didn't see this thread until now! I have the BEGI kit and am waiting for install.

 

[1sty]

I added an CAI to the BEGI for $15.

 

[Rider69]

Didn't see this thread until now! I have the BEGI kit and am waiting for install.

Captain KRM P5 I sent you a PM, but haven't heard back yet. You interested in selling your injen?

 

[Captain KRM P5]

injen intake

I was blown away by the number of people who PMed me for this intake after I posted...holy crap!

I have already lined up a buyer for the intake. Thanks for the interest though.

 

[Kooldino]

I added an CAI to the BEGI for $15.

What'd you get, just some random pipe from some store?

 

[smp3000]

cool idea!

But in reality there REALLY isn't a signifigant difference in air temp, especially where I live. In some instances my wheel well might actually be hotter!!! hehe

But bro, you gotta remember you have an intercooler now. The temp of the air before entering the intercooler isn't as big of deal as it was when you were N/A.

 

[1sty]

The only reason I did it is becuase I noticed that keith mentioned he spotted a good location for a CAI in one of his post. I assumed he ment for the turbo kit. By this I thought it must be better to use cold air then air in the engine bay and for 2 hours and $15 bucks why not do it.

 

[1sty]

What'd you get, just some random pipe from some store?

Yes actualy they sold 90 degree elbows for exhuast for $3.99 and it fit perfectly.

 

[Kooldino]

The only reason I did it is becuase I noticed that keith mentioned he spotted a good location for a CAI in one of his post. I assumed he ment for the turbo kit. By this I thought it must be better to use cold air then air in the engine bay and for 2 hours and $15 bucks why not do it.

So again, how did you do it and what did you use?

 

[1sty]

90 degree 2.5" exhuast elbow with a couplin to the MAF then it goes throught the hole that the radiator resevior covered. the resevior had to be moved and took the most time. the air filter attached to the end of the elbow by the wheel.

 

[Kooldino]

90 degree 2.5" exhuast elbow with a couplin to the MAF then it goes throught the hole that the radiator resevior covered. the resevior had to be moved and took the most time. the air filter attached to the end of the elbow by the wheel.

So you didn't use a mandrel bent pipe? Doh;.

 

[smp3000]

I was just wondering why you were using a CAI on a turbo vehicle. In a NA car the air goes from intake to engine... Well in a turbo car the air goes through the turbo then into the intercooler, then into the engine. So in essence any air that goes into the turbo is going to come out hot because of the exhaust gas temps regardless of it's pre-turbo temperature....

I can only think that it would matter if the temperature was like 50 degrees cooler, but then again I don't really know how intercoolers work-so maybe even that much wouldn't make a difference.

 

[Equinox]

psychological horsepower, just like the carbonfiber hoods.

 

[1sty]

I was just wondering why you were using a CAI on a turbo vehicle. In a NA car the air goes from intake to engine... Well in a turbo car the air goes through the turbo then into the intercooler, then into the engine. So in essence any air that goes into the turbo is going to come out hot because of the exhaust gas temps regardless of it's pre-turbo temperature....

I can only think that it would matter if the temperature was like 50 degrees cooler, but then again I don't really know how intercoolers work-so maybe even that much wouldn't make a difference.

As I previously posted

The only reason I did it is becuase I noticed that keith mentioned he spotted a good location for a CAI in one of his post. I assumed he ment for the turbo kit. By this I thought it must be better to use cold air then air in the engine bay and for 2 hours and $15 bucks why not do it.

Additionaly in my logic. I would think that an intercooler can only cool the air so much from the engine bay teprature and then the increase from the boost and that if it was given even colder air to start with then it would only benifit the car.