No No, if finances were the problem I would stated that. I mean, I could use the $200 more than Begi because it looks like he hasn't done much with it. Begi could have come door knocking any time this year and the money was there. He just hasn't had anything to knock on the door with.
I have been more than patient with this builder, but the steel pipes finished me off. Would you accept them for your car? I don't see any difference in me requesting my deposit back than the guys on the Header thread. I will leave you on the Christmas list for now.

 

So you really think they should have been using stainless steel or aluminum for prototype work? I'll wait and yell fowl ..(Thanksgiving humor.. not a typo)..when they declare the kit done and it has steel pipes.

 

This is where I got the info from that raises my concern: forum.miata.net
these are excerpts:


I bought a turbo kit a few years ago. For a few different reasons I am only just now getting around to actually installing it. I have noticed that a few of the intercooler plumbing tubes (welded steel tubes) have developed a coating of surface rust inside them where they are not powdercoated. They haven't been exposed to direct moisture of course, it is mainly superficial rust.

But, I am a little concerned about little bits of oxidation breaking off and getting pulled into the intake. What is the best course of action for this? I have to assume that even in normal use they would get some corrosion built up from the humidity in the intake air. Is this not a big deal? I have to assume that having them powdercoated inside would lead to even bigger problems when it flaked off, so what is the right answer here? Just sand the corrosion out inside and install them?

"I doubt there is any form of paint or coating particles that could damage the engine. Even chrome plating would burn up and dissappear.

Some of these particles could cause corrosion to the turbo compressor wheel. I'd urge your attention be focused on tubes into the turbo.

Good craftsmanship and pride in a nice job should guide your efforts, but don't worry about the motor, it will be okay."

Corky






"I would expect some small particles to get through an IC. But, unless the particles are silicon, or similar in nature, the junk will burn up and blow on through.

Racing days moons ago, we virtually always found scratches in the intake from foreign particles. Very often, small dents in pistons and heads from rocks, none of which ever damaged the sealing of the chamber. It was startling, indeed, to discover the amount of crap an engine can ingest and not be hurt.

Now, after all that, it still remains best that nothing goes thru the motor but air and fuel, and maybe some water vapor. "

Corky

So as you can see, I am amazed that our little pistons and rings have not just burned up and blown on through.

 

Well based on that, I'd have to concede it's looking like steel is the final product. Now google how many Miata's have been suspect of biting the dust from rust ingestion from a BEGi turbo kit.. or any other vender - make model.. Since those kits have been around since ooh what 1994 surely if it's an issue it would have been noted by now.

Do I like the idea, no... no more than not reinforcing the sway bar brackets from the factory..
Am I going to sell the car before mine have a chance to break.. nope.. not a deal breaker on ownership..

 

so lets get backon topic , does this mean we are outrageously close to a turbo? i will drop 4 grand for that, especially on impulse!... i dont know why... but i would.

 

Really? You read this whole thread and That was the Question You came up with?

 

LOL.. Dry him off behind the ears and give him a second chance..

Guess Steph didn't say how long after Turkey Day huh...

 

sorry i was really just trying to re-rail the thread, before i had to yell "youre tearing me apart lisa!"

 

Wow nice to see the lack of progress on a promise from the guy who was reported to have "written the book" on turbo's can cause members to take it out on each other.

Good luck for those still waiting.

 

Well I hope he's as understanding and patient as we have been if the original purchasers don't have the cash still laying around in a paper sack with "Turbo Funds" written on it..

 

now after all the fighting , im willing to yell this at the turbo guy. "just shut up and take my money!" lol

 

No Sir, I apologize. I was not trying to be Dic*ish I just thought It humorous that of the 1,000's of questions posed, Delivery would be Your concern.

NO! No one knows how close The Kit is. Not even the people making It evidently. I'm still in but I have no date for expecting to Buy a made kit. But Someday.........................

 

As long as tomorrow goes smoothly I'm out on this. I will leave them my 200 as the intention was good, but now I'm going to focus on a 3.7L supercharged AMG limited ..... Good luck to all still waiting and hopefully some good ends up out of all this.

 

Wow man, that is really cool. Keep us informed how the project is doing. Start a thread, show pictures and all that kind of stuff. Ups and downs of the project as well.
Good luck, have fun

 

My New Project - MBWorld.org Forums 3.7 build

 

Ahhh.. to be 21 again..
Good luck with it man.. Kinda like Pikes Peak in tenny shoes.. not going to be an easy road.. But at least your not a newby that's going to have 600 HP in two weeks for us.. LOL.

 

I definately will, and don't worry ill be bugging people for help a lot too. And thanks hopefully it will work out.


I got your PM, ill need your wisdom to help come up with a solution that'll be cost effective.

Lol definately won't be a quick build. I'm figuring a year or two if everything goes smoothly, but unlike BEGi, NO guarentees lol.

 

ahh , civility , im happy again , being 21 might be my favorite age honestly , i think i may stay this way at least another 6 months,currently cant afford an amg ... but soon ... very very soon , cough argh sorry srt

 

So I dynoed my car this morning. It gives me a base line for when I turbo it. Gathering bits and pieces for the Turbo. Making a game plan and schedule. Hope to be starting the turbo in the New Year with Stainless steel and Aluminum. Dyno sheets are in my album feel free to take a look and comments welcome.

 

208, that's actually quite solid.

What all have you done to her?