Re: BEGi Turbo Kit information/discussion thread
UPDATE
And it continues...
DJ,
It appears this business will survive. That is just one of the problems. Here is what the situation is today.
The rear mount turbo is a no go. I can’t build it in good conscience. It’s too complicated, too messy, and clearly something I would be embarrassed to call my product. The mandated objective of a $3,500 turbo system is a comedy and is not realistic for either performance or value. The idea is scrapped.
I don’t care what it costs, and with the functional needs for a successful turbo, both the rear mount and the $3.5k are unrealistic. If the Crossfire community wants a decent low cost turbo, they will need to up the ante.
Your car is an exception. I’ve found a means of putting the turbo up front and the layout looks good to me.
I’ve already built about half the parts needed and have a worker assigned to the car for 2 to 3 hours per day. I need to use a different turbo and several other changes, but no additional charge to you. I’ve not purchased the bigger turbo yet.
So, the end result is a piece I will be pleased with, and one that you will find substantially better than what we had essentially agreed to at the start. It also has avoided the circumstance of putting begi out of business.
As you know, I’m in for surgery in a couple weeks. The car will not be finished by then, but I have hired a fellow that will see us through with little further delay.
Corky