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Old 07-31-2024, 02:47 AM
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Hello everyone, I was hoping to do way more lurking before I started asking stupid questions but I cannot find anything anywhere on this BEGi He-X system in my recently purchased Miata?

All I know is that it’s some package of upgraded parts but I cannot find documentation of it or how it works anywhere.

It’s an old system, would anyone well versed in these archaic systems be able to help me out?
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Old 07-31-2024, 08:24 AM
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Post an engine bay picture.

I wonder what happened to Corky and Steph.
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Old 07-31-2024, 09:42 AM
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https://i.imgur.com/xFMNnwX.jpeg

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underneath Intercooler radiators
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Based off the HE-X thread on this site from 2007 (where all the pics are now gone unfortunately), it was an oddball cooling solution Corky Bell created. Looks like a big intercooler above a tiny radiator both behind the factory AC condenser, some sort of weird cooling reroute parts with possibly multiple thermostats. One of Corky's unknown-usefulness fabricated intakes he made after the good cast BEGI intakes were used up. Is there a hood vent? Cause that would make more sense. There looks to be an oil distribution block behind the radiator cap but I have no idea what the lower two oil lines are going.
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Yep there are two hood vents on the top. How do I get in contact with Corky Bell and how do I remove this system?

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I want to put a normal radiator in this car, remove the intercooler, or move the intercooler. Would there be anything I should be aware before I swap these things?
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I have no idea what happened to BEGI employees. They may all be dead by now, Corky was old in 2007.

You can likely remove those parts using a socket set. I was able to do everything on my miata using basic tools & a welder. I recommend draining the coolant before removing the radiator.

I guess the only thing you should be aware of is that there are quite a few one-off parts on your car. You may be missing many factory parts needed to put a factory style radiator back on.

What's wrong with using those HE-X parts the way they are? Is it not able to hold 120mph for an hour, the stated goal of the HE-X?
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
I have no idea what happened to BEGI employees. They may all be dead by now, Corky was old in 2007.

You can likely remove those parts using a socket set. I was able to do everything on my miata using basic tools & a welder. I recommend draining the coolant before removing the radiator.

I guess the only thing you should be aware of is that there are quite a few one-off parts on your car. You may be missing many factory parts needed to put a factory style radiator back on.

What's wrong with using those HE-X parts the way they are? Is it not able to hold 120mph for an hour, the stated goal of the HE-X?
Lol, the way that is in the car right now, it can’t even stand 60mph for 30 minutes.
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Does it make you want to drink margaritas at 10am?
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
Does it make you want to drink margaritas at 10am?
Man........while I found this comment hilarious.........only those of us who have been around for a while will truly appreciate it. Kudos my friend.
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