BEGI MSP FMIC Ready!!!
- Thread starter Captain KRM P5
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That is a sweet lookin' intercooler!
I'd like to run something like for my FP kit...
I'd like to run something like for my FP kit...
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
They have an upgrade for our kit in red or black pipes, the original BEGI turbo kit that is.
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Captain KRM P5 said:
Yeah, but isn't that the off-center intercooler with longer-than-heck-pipes that drill through the side of the radiator support?
I like the way this intercooler sits, and attaches and looks in the grill. The pipes would obviously have to be a little different, but do you think Corky could do something for us?
That's my car!!!!Captain KRM P5 said:
I'll get final pictures, prices and specs this week, but the Front Mount Intercooler kit for the Mazdaspeed Protege we promised a few months back is ready to go!! Bell Engineering will be providing me with all the final details but it looks like everything will be according to the requests we fielded from you guys back then. Namely, you should be able to drop in a larger radiator (like from a protege5) with this FMIC.
Questions and comments are welcome!
EDIT :: Specifications and Numbers showing Improved Performance and Efficiency over Stock Intercooler! Pictures Coming!
Intercooler Pressure Drop /><O></O
Measured at IC inlet and IC outlet. <O
Measured on a non-stock boost pressure vehicle.<O
Measured on BEGi 20 psi boost gauges (2).<O
Gauges switched after midpoint of total runs.<O
Gathered using either:<O
Constant Speed, Full Throttle, 4000 rpm, 4<SUP>th</SUP> Gear<O
Redline (0/-500 rpm), Full Throttle, Redline (0/-500 rpm)<O
OEM MazdaSpeed Protege Intercooler Pressure Loss :: 2.28 psi
BEGi MazdaSpeed Protege Intercooler Pressure Loss :: 00.5 psi
Intercooler Temperature Drop<O
IC temperature measured at IC inlet and IC outlet. <O
Intake temperature measured at center of intake horn with air filter in place.<O
Measured with Omega 781A Digital Thermometer.<O
Gathered at full throttle, maximum boost, 60 mph, 3500-4000 rpm, constant speed/rpm with braking. Speed and load held until temperatures stable.<O
OEM MazdaSpeed Protege Intercooler
Efficiency = 52.4%<O
BEGi MazdaSpeed Protege Intercooler
Efficiency = 87.2%
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
Sadly yes this is how the kit turned out. We were hoping for a larger radiator option as we know thats what alot of people are looking for, and Trey thought that a custom/larger piece might fit, just not the stock p5 one.03MSPRO said:
This was his latest communique to me;
The kit does utilize the OEM tube from the intercooler to the manifold. This is one of the plastic tubes and if there is a demand for a metal version we can create one for you.
One thing we will need to look at is the size and placement of the by-pass valve. The vehicle we had for the prototype was using an aftermarket air intake and we did not have an OEM air intake available. The boss we provided for the by-pass valve is oversized to accommodate high boost applications, but we will likely need to provide a step-down tube to the factory by-pass. We used a Mitsubishi unit on the prototype, which was considerably larger than the OEM piece.
Let me know how you would like to proceed on the by-pass valve and well put together a plan.
Talk to you soon, Trey
Since I value your opinions, everyone tell me what they feel would make for a good bypass valve solution. Thanks!
yes, the kit re-uses the stock plastic pipe, but people could also use harpipes like the hosetechniques if they wish. It also looks like the stock hot pipe or an after one might fit. This might keep the cost down and give people options like keeping their hard pipes.
I like the oversized BPV in my kit. No more turkey!
I like the oversized BPV in my kit. No more turkey!
Well, I am happy with my kit. It is a huge improvement over stock. It also did not take for ever to get. I am also not into the BOV hype. Nothing in the stock IC would work either so no SMIC for me. I also rather spend $800 on ANY FMIC kit than $600 on a SMIC. Did I mention BEGi has been in business longer than ALL the other companies put together?
No, I don't get paid by BEGi.
No, I don't get paid by BEGi.
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final price has not been released yet by Bell Engineering.Bhamsan said:
