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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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LOL, all the turbo-virgins in one place.
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Tyson... are you running a stock exhaust? Can you post the dyno graph?
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by tyson87
china 2854, begi cast manifold, begi ss sg 3" DP, intercooler, 440cc rc eng injectors, standalone MS, lc1

i think thats pretty much it
i have a 3" DP, which means i have a 3" straight thru exhaust with a magnaflo muffler.

my dyno graph is in my sig and in my build thread, and in the dyno section under SOFLA dyno day
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Let us know how it goes, this could be a great kit, china has been building some much improved stuff from the old crap they used to put out.
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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don't be jealous of the white man peen.
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by albumleaf
don't be jealous of the white man peen.
You are correct. I am asian
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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It is a Begi-S with a chinese turbo which Bell will accept responsibility for. I don't see why this thread has not been locked yet. Yes we all understand 1400 bucks is a lot of money, but in reality 500 of that is probably the turbo. You can buy a used garrett for that kind of money. There is nothing wrong with the turbo even though it's probably made by children in a sweatshop.

If Corky can trust the things, it should be more than enough reassurance your **** will be in check.
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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I jumped in on Friday before their price increases. The turbo has me slightly worried, but I'm under the impression that such a reputable company would not sell that kit without some reasonable confidence in it. I would probably upgrade to a Garrett ball bearing down the road.
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Accel Junky
I jumped in on Friday before their price increases. The turbo has me slightly worried, but I'm under the impression that such a reputable company would not sell that kit without some reasonable confidence in it. I would probably upgrade to a Garrett ball bearing down the road.
What price increase ? !
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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LOL this one BEGi - - Front Page News - price_increase
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Yeah, 10% increase on all of their products if I recall.
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Bad, Bad, Bad employees asking for raises
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Lol that price increase cost me last year when i bought my S-kit.
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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Considering how the economy is going, if Corky raised the prices of kits made here just so he can pay his employees a little more, I'm good ok with that. I'm sure no one at BEGI is getting 100k bonuses this year.

BTW thats not a knock on Poobs, I think he's cool!

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Bad, Bad, Bad employees asking for raises
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Just talked with Steph and I can still order a kit without the 10% increase. So I am looking at the Shang. kit & want to upgrade to the SS cooland (+159) and clutch lines (+35). Seems like a good idea. Also, I think I want to streth my budget to include the Separated Gases Downpipe in mild steel (+100 option) Getting it in Stainless Steel (+200) is a bit too much right now. Is it a big difference, I know that the stainless steel won't rust, but the car is garage kept and will never see the rain/snow. Performance wise, is there a big difference with the Seperated Gases DP? I know it is supposed to spool faster, just wondering if there is a direct comparison. Car will be a autoX/track/sunday drive car. Thanks for any thoughts guys.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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1stproject, go the megasquirt route and skip the RRFPR.



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