Begi S-2 install
 

Got part of kit this week and figured I would get a jump on prep and install while I wait for back ordered items

Just like everyone else I was giving way too much thought to drilling oil pan..After getting under car and looking up.. I decided to rip out everything having to do with a/c...so much more room to work with.That took about 30 mins. Drilling and tapping..took like 20 minutes...going slow and using lots of grease, and stepping up bit size a little at a time. If you dont have a bit stop you can do what I did to insure you dont go in too far. Stack a bunch of nuts on the drill bit then a few washers on the end till you have about 1/4 inch of the tip sticking out..this will insure you dont go in too far. tap went in straight no need for JB weld or any other quick fix.

Intercooler in...AFM delete done new IAT sensor installed in inlet...just waiting for turbo..DP..some steel braided lines..and clamps. With a little luck they will get here before next weekend.
While I'm waiting for those I will clean up all the rats nest of wires in the dash and install gauges in center vents.

just a quick thanks to everyone who has shared info and tips, made things so much easier...and instead of asking stupid questions at every little problem and pissing off senior members...search..search..and search some more and usually you find what you are looking for.

sweet! dont forget to post lots of pictures from every possible angle

I'll post more pics later...I forgot my camera so just used phone. My warehouse is about 25 mi. from home..I'll head there later do more work and take better pics.

Looks good so far!
Stephanie

More pics of install
 

Just a few more...Need more parts to continue:bang:

Where can we see more pics of the headlights? Very nice!

Headlights
 

Carbon fiber HID headlights

AAC kit?

Few more pics
 

AFM deleted...plug wired to GM IAT...installed on TB inlet tube
Few shots of IC and Tubes..Bypass valve...and gauge install in vents....now all I need is TURBO and Downpipe:cool: maybe UPS will visit me this week and I could test drive this weekend:skid:

Yes with HID upgrade

Those headlights look good. I have been considering them on and off but they sure are pricey.. Do you have any more shots of the headlights?

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...iz/MX-5008.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...alights004.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...5Lights004.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...bonhood012.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...5Lights001.jpg

Thanks for the pics. Definitely tempting.

Personally I dont like the clear covers....it creates fitment issues

Why are your IC pipes different materials? Ones stainless, the other is painted or PCd.

:bang:You know what...I was so excited to get "some" of the kit I really didn't pay attention:bang: I will call them in the a.m. and find out what happened
Thanks

Just got off the phone with BEGi....they are sending me stainless pipes..when I recieve them to send back Pcd ones. Something has to be said for their level of customer service.:bigtu:
Well build is on hold...the remainder of parts are waiting for backorder :eek: now would be a good time to go over wiring and grounds. Will update with pics when I finish.....soon I hope

The tubes post IC are stainless. The tubes pre-IC are mild steel powdercoated. We can try powder coating the stainless tubes, but they do not always come out as pretty.
Stephanie

How did you polish your valve cover to be so shiny?

Sand...sand....sand....BIG WHEEL...lots of polish

Begi S-2 install update
 

Well due to backorder of parts..the only logical solution...GO BIGGER!!
BEGi S2 install just got upgraded to a System 3!!!

Still waiting
 

The wait is killing me.....still waiting for Turbo (2560), various stainless tubes...DP...T-Bolt clamps...Stainless lines..etc. So to pass the time I have been going thru wiring...really cleaned up under dash as well as under hood. Decided to to DIY dual feed fuel rail....install RC's...and AEM WB02. Here's a quick shot of MM9093

Do they baseline the MSPNP for the turbo setup is just as if you got it from the original vendor?

Every MSPNP comes with a conservative map that could possibly be run in boost.
Every MSPNP also comes with the recommendation and disclaimer that it should be tuned before driver hard. Their timing map is conservative but there are never any guarantees that it will be "safe" in your situation.
You will have to tune the fuel map extensively to get your AFRs balls on though. That is the case for everyone.

Mspnp
 

Yeah what he said^^^^
I bought the MSPNP from DIYAUTOTUNE (original vendor)while I was waiting for Turbo kit. It was an afterthought. Installed on stock engine the day I got it..30 min. install....fired up first try with no adjustments needed (except check timing). MSPNP comes with stock base map...its up to you to tune for your specific mods...engine...etc.

Kudos to Bell for selling MS now (even tho you went to DIY) - the more vendors the merrier. I'm curious if Bell will be providing maps for MS to go with their kits. BTW sweet luck on the upgrade :-) You're gonna love that setup :-P I met anoth Bell cust w/the 2560 and they loved it. The ccoating on the mani also holds up really well (been running same mani for ~yr now - plenty of boosting = still pretty).

i just ordered a kit with MSPnP and they come with the DIY map. I think they are willing to share maps from similar setups but even that still needs tuning.

I am really looking forward to finishing install...getting it running...then to a dyno to see what this car is capable of:noes:

Here is a shot of all the parts I have pulled out during Turbo install...If you see anything your interested in...let me know(fans not included)

Koyo install
 

Got my Koyo today.....very nice!! install was a piece of cake.....Pull pins off old rad. install on new...drop in...tighten...add fans...finished!!

Your car is looking really nice, I'd love to see it again some time, it looks so clean and shinny, and makes mine look so... shitty and dirty. You sure are doing things the right way first.

I saw you one time at that socalm ojai pizza run thing (I was there in a black miata being frustrated by the old-timers driving slowly). If your feeling up to a drive you should come down to our little westside miata gathering in Santa Monica which occurs every other Tuesday night, or we can try and get together something in Malibu with some light canyon driving :cool:.

Ah yes...I remember that day...It was my first and I think last drive with the "old and slow" gang:giggle: I will come down to your gathering....when i get this thing finished...then tuned:eek5: I am going crazy hearing all these people ordering kits, installing them, and boosting away!! I have been waiting since early JANUARY!!! But quality takes time right? It's given me a chance to really take my time with install:jerkit: Oh well it will be here when it gets here.

UPS just arrived!!!
 

Ok UPS just left and tore into box..heres what I got...

Very nice!

What number BEGI intercooler is that?

Intercooler #1

So close I can feel it!!
 

Its so close it's killing me:eek5:

Hmmm.......

One of the questions I specifically asked Stephanie was if the S1 intercooler was centered in the bumper. She told me yes, but your pics tell a different story.

Real nice job there. Is that an Autoconexion hood, and is what size is the Koyo? I just got a 55mm Koyo, and need to research the whole fan situation. And I have have the Autoconexion with gills, just haven't installed it yet, and I saw your post about having to trim the hood.

C

Oh don't go by my pics...everything is less than hand tight right now...till I get everything mounted...then I will center and tighten! There is alot of room on the intercooler mounting tabs to slide back and forth into position so you could center it...plus silicone couplers give a little too:cool:

Koyo is the smaller one (37mm?) And the hood I was talking about was an EREBUNI CF hood..looks similar to Autoconexion but not sure if it was the same size...maybe thats why you cant find those hoods anymore on Erebuni web site:bang:

Thanks, I appreciate the response.

C

When you put your hood on I wanna see pics....the Erebuni also had small fitment probs around headlights...weren't flush

I'll definitely post pics when it's installed.

C

The IC has never been centered. I am sorry if I indicated otherwise. The BEGi-S IC is centered, but #1,2 & 3 are not.
Stephanie

UPDATED install pics
 

Finally got EVERYTHING for the kit...Thanks Stephanie for putting up with my constant phone calls!!! Any way..on to the pics. Not too much progress today..had to work late but tomorrow it's on!!

(Slightly OT) I just noticed that you have the Tuner Toys dual feed fuel line. What fittings did you purchase to connect it to the Miata fueling system?