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NA6C-Guy 02-02-2009 10:22 AM

:giggle:

pdexta 02-02-2009 11:28 AM

:bowrofl:

Newbsauce 02-02-2009 11:35 AM

I had a sealing problem with the flange on my manifold. Use a file, and a metal gasket. In my experience, the copper shit holds for about 30 seconds under the pressure.

spike 02-02-2009 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by johndoe (Post 362027)
Begi makes kits for mustangs?

Yes they did,they made single and twin turbo kits.

BEGi also made twin turbo kits for the NSX for a while and a prototype S2000 turbo kit,but it never went into production.

You would be suprised in how many makes and models BEGi has added superchargers & turbochargers to.

msydnor 02-02-2009 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by spike (Post 362112)
Yes they did,they made single and twin turbo kits.

BEGi also made twin turbo kits for the NSX for a while and a prototype S2000 turbo kit,but it never went into production.

You would be suprised in how many makes and models BEGi has added superchargers & turbochargers to.


The previous experience mentioned had nothing to do with BEGI.

Stephanie Turner 02-03-2009 10:54 AM


Originally Posted by spike (Post 362112)
BEGi also made twin turbo kits for the NSX for a while and a prototype S2000 turbo kit,but it never went into production.

Hmm... not many knew about that S2000 kit. Got a spy in here or something? j/k ;)

We also made Honda, BMW, sentra, and protege kits too. Custom kits have include a Toyota 4 runner, F350 diesel, Pantera, BMW's and a few other. My personal fav was the pantera and BMW Z3.
Stephanie

spike 02-03-2009 11:20 AM


Originally Posted by Stephanie Turner (Post 362472)
Hmm... not many knew about that S2000 kit. Got a spy in here or something? j/k ;)

We also made Honda, BMW, sentra, and protege kits too. Custom kits have include a Toyota 4 runner, F350 diesel, Pantera, BMW's and a few other. My personal fav was the pantera and BMW Z3.
Stephanie

I can provide pictures of Corky installing the S2000 kit on the yellow car.

Is the BMW Z3 kit still in production or is it discontinued?

Braineack 02-03-2009 12:05 PM

Cb/1 ftw.

Stephanie Turner 02-03-2009 12:08 PM

I can't even remember the color of the S2000 car, so you are doing better than me!

The BMW Z3 kit was sold to Cartech when the businesses split. I seriously doubt they are doing anything with it now. Corky could re-design the system or make a new one for the Z4.
Stephanie

spike 02-03-2009 12:55 PM

Stephanie,it's a shame the S2000 turbo kit did not go into production,it was a very well made kit and looked OEM when installed.

I have a friend that has a Z3 M roadster that he is considering adding fored induction to,he's looking around for options.

hustler 02-03-2009 11:51 PM

I'm "dating" a chick with a CR...too bad she can't give you guys anymoneys.

luiml73 01-24-2011 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by patsmx5 (Post 361888)
If they're flat, put some heavy grease on the two surfaces and bolt it back up. My manifold NEEDED to be surfaced. I literally used a file to get it decent, then heavy grease, bolted that shit together, and after the grease burned and carbon'd up, no more leak. My turbo bolts aren't very very tight either. Just snugged good, probably 20 ft*lbs.

If I take the Manifold and flange to be resurfaced at a machine shop, will i still need to add grease before installing?

hustler 01-24-2011 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by luiml73 (Post 681998)
If I take the Manifold and flange to be resurfaced at a machine shop, will i still need to add grease before installing?

Good job searching, newb.

Things have changed quite a bit since I made this post years ago, and things are much sweeter now. I tried the grease in desperation at the track and after than and a few other failed attempts "we" determined it was relaxing hardware.

The current prescription are TrackSpeed Inconel studs and bolts, this seems to work fine on track-tested cars, I believe there are no failures even on the cars that for lack of a better phrase "do not fuck around" on the track. I think an inconel gasket is the best case scenario, but they aren't readily available though TwinsTurbo may put one together for you.

luiml73 01-24-2011 03:31 PM

So should I resurface at machine shop and add the Inconel bolts/studs and Gasket? btw: My car is only a daily driver.

Thanks

Luis Newb

crashnscar 01-24-2011 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by luiml73 (Post 682017)
So should I resurface at machine shop and add the Inconel bolts/studs and Gasket? btw: My car is only a daily driver.

Thanks

Luis Newb

Yes, but minus the gasket. The two surfaces after being machined flat don't need a gasket to seal.

http://trackspeedengineering.com/sto...-kit-p-98.html


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