My Turbo Build
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Within a year and a half I gathered all my parts for my turbo build. I wanted to do the build myself. But with a full time job and 2 part time jobs, wife and a 6 yr old son, doing it myself would be close to impossible. Since majority of my parts are from BEGi, I contacted Stephanie if they could just do the turbo install for me. 2 weeks ago, I dropped off my car, and so far these are some of the pictures that I got from Stephanie.
Kudos to Stephanie and Tim! Great crew and customer service. I know my car is in good hands. Looking forward to getting my car back after the build.
Enjoy!
My stock engine
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With the manifold and BEGi Chinacharger 2871
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Downpipe
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Before installing my EVO8 injectors
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Drain line
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BEGi Intercooler Kit #1
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Some more engine pics
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Kudos to Stephanie and Tim! Great crew and customer service. I know my car is in good hands. Looking forward to getting my car back after the build.
Enjoy!
My stock engine
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With the manifold and BEGi Chinacharger 2871
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Downpipe
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Before installing my EVO8 injectors
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Drain line
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BEGi Intercooler Kit #1
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Some more engine pics
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Looks like you're soon going to be pretty happy with this car. How's that Adaptronic? I didn't know BEGI carried a 2871 Chinacharger, is it a journal bearing unit? What are the specs?
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Thanks, yes I am very excited too!
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How much power is it making? What else do you have done to the car? Does it have an upgraded fuel pump? I'm going to be purchasing an S1 2871 in the next couple of months myself and I'm waiting for the DIYPNP group buy to commence so I can get some experience with the MS before installing FI!
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How much power is it making? What else do you have done to the car? Does it have an upgraded fuel pump? I'm going to be purchasing an S1 2871 in the next couple of months myself and I'm waiting for the DIYPNP group buy to commence so I can get some experience with the MS before installing FI!
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Dyno was done yesterday. Stephanie is still working on some minor issues with the Adaptronic. I should have my car back pretty soon. Can't wait. She said turbo is laggy which I expected. It's running on wastegate at 12psi. I'll add a MBC when I get my car back. I will also be changing out the midpipe and muffler to a 3" when funds are available.
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And some video links, sorry I can't embed it, I don't have access to YouTube at work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Tj7wTN6rQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di14KMRpEDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Tj7wTN6rQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di14KMRpEDQ
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