The kit will be coming with complete install instructions. It's being designed as a bolt on accessory. Think if you can do spark plugs, oil changes, and know which end of a wrench is boxed or open your qualified.. LOL.

 

BJames, thanks for letting me know you paid the deposit. I have noted that on the list in post #1

 

If I am around, I am happy to play tour guide. San Antonio is one of the best places to be. If I am not here, I can point you in the right direction.
Stephanie

 

+1
Installation time will depend. I'll be able to give you a better idea once we have the system done. On average, any end user should plan on 1.5 to 2 times more hours than it would take us. If we can install something in 10 hours, the end user should plan on 15-20 hours. Depending on your wrenching abilities.
Stephanie

 

Bob, Stephanie,
Deposit sent today. Requested info and short list of questions enclosed.
V/r
2005 Ragtop,
Tim

 

Great! I will mark you paid.

 

Deposits can also be paid via Paypal. The address is:

stepht@bellengineering.net

Remember all depositis are due by january 13th

 

deposit and needed info sent.

 

Good deal!.. any preference on how it's noted in paypal.. paying for my new badging with Andrew I wasn't real sure if there was a "best" option.. IE gift..goods purchase..or? Checking account gets a refill Friday since Santa raided it and payment will be on the way.

 

I always put for services, I was told one they do not get charged a fee if you list it that way. I am not sure it if is true or not.

 

Been following this for a while and really thinking hard on biting the bullet. Are there any weather related concerns that may need to be considered with the rear mount setup? Car is my Daily and it does snow here a couple times a year. Usually nothing to serious but being lowered I was not sure if there could be any problems (other than traction from the added HP). Been wanting more power for a while and didn't think I would be 100% satisfied with results from current options. Would love to be able to suprise the multitude of mustangs around here.

 

From my discussions with Corky, he plans on making it with enough clearance to be fit for track use. In other words, nothing hanging more than 1" under the existing chassis.

Unless you're lowered, should be zero issues.

I'd say go for it!

 

There should be no weather related stuff that would adversely affect the performance of a turbo. Tuning, yes. Hardware, no. If there is concern about it getting wet, or salt from the road, etc.. it might be a good idea to shield it or protect it. If the proper materials are used, i.e. stainless, then there is little than can do major damage to it. Just protect it as much as possible from corrosion.
Stephanie

 

Stephanie,

I have the same concerns as Airscape and have been following the thread since the beginning. If there is any overhang (John mentioned 1" above) and you are familiar with driving in the snow, there could be a problem with this setup for those of us with DDs that see snow. Just as airscape, I am lowered and there is only so much room under there, couple that with the way snow piles in the middle of the road because of tire ruts, and it could spell disaster. Is Corky going to fabricate some kind of shield, even if it is an 'add on' to the kit? I think this is a good idea and even those never seeing snow may be onboard for aero benefits more than anything else...

Probably being overly paranoid, but it is certainly in the realm of possibility.

 

My deposit is in!!!!

 

My deposit is sent also.

 

I can take some reference pics and measurements for the lowered crowd if more thought is needed. Difference between full and empty tank is about 1/2 inch as well. There is something up front that is lower than anything on the car, what it is escapes me at the moment but if the system is higher than that point I think everything would be fine for normal conditions on a lowered car. The snow was what had me worried as it likes to find places to fill in and accumulate, specially if your low enough to be packing down the center of the lane. I don't mind avoiding speed bumps and large road objects at this point but if it does end up being an inch lower it could get sketchy in some situations.

 

Well my car as one of the two that Corky put on the rack and measured. my car is lowered and a little extra low in the front thanks to a V8. We were satisfied that we had clearance. The charge pipe will most likely be retangular and thin. If it is one inch, it will not actually lose an inch of ground clearance because other stuff is all ready hangiing a little lower than the belly pan. Make sense? Maybe add a piece of steel under the front end to act as a snow plow? It will also be very sturdy and more sturdy than the typical round pipe. As far as I have been told the charge pipe will be aluminum and exhaust mods will be stainless.

 

A shield is a possibility if mounting points exist. I would not count on it for aerodynamic benefits. Strictly for protecting the turbo from debris in the snow packed in the middle of the road. (Aerodynamics is a whole 'nother discussion.) You must also remember, these pipes will have an operating temperatures well above ambient and freezing temps. Turbos produce heat. Anything it touches or comes near will rapidly melt and dry. If it were my car, I would be more worried about a hidden rock or road debris in the snow. I thought everyone put their sports cars up in the winter. Not true? Miatas are like bears, they hibernate.
Stephanie

 

Awwee .. You got one of those "sissy" Miata's .. mine loves playing in the snow.. lol. I've got about 4/10 of a mile of gravel..dirt driveway so clearance has also been a concern. But with it being one inch at most.. well we have c-5 channel and welders at work to make a
driveway-snow leveler/guard if needed.