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posted March 01, 2007 06:09 PM
We have two diff targets. You are going for a track only bike and you did it right - you have much more power potential, but I wanted a streeter. 305?...........your bike made that 305 :-)
To get the turbo positioned where I wanted I did have to go low, Bob......and I do have a pump for the "earl"
With all you people giving me pressure........I am taking off next Tue and probably Wed to get-er-done......
I'll let yall know how it went.......good or BOOM :-)
  
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posted March 01, 2007 06:46 PM
Mines going to Sacramento Raceway this Saturday. It will probably spin the tire the whole lengh of the track. At least that's my prediction.
We have it dialed down a bit on boost, to about 275hp. Kinda like training wheels. Dial it down til I get used to it, then dial it back up. Got some 118 octane race gas in it now, so no worries in that department.
No predictions on times or mph's. Just gonna have fun. It should be able to pull a 9.0 with me sitting straight up. If it looks like I'm gonna get a bunch of passes, I may mount the video camera on the tank and see what it looks like.
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posted March 01, 2007 06:53 PM
Yep....have fun.....
I am setting the boost very low at first and I am only using pump gas for all tests. It'll take time to get used to even 5psi.....
Vid it.............we will see track - sky - track - sky - track............and then a blur to the end :-) - plus you laughing like crazy :-)
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posted March 02, 2007 07:36 AM
ninja14, man that turbo header looks great. I too can make my own kit but chit, I'd rather buy one now. I used to love doing stuff like kits and such but as many as I have made for Mustangs and all that I am burned out.
Will your turbo use a integral wastegate like ifyhi's turbo has? That is much easier IMO. Also, will you offer turbo options as well?
Now geter done so I can order one.
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posted March 02, 2007 08:20 AM
Brent, If you built a lotta car turbos then you know that those cheapie dashpot kinda wastegates are not the best way to go. They are prone to rod breakage and other problems.
I probably would have still gone w/ one, but it simply would not fit and allow me to have the turbo placement I wanted - and the oil cooler was in the way as well. I am using a TIAL type wastegate that will be mounted in front of the right grill and the BOV will be in front of the left grill. They will be easier to adjust since they will be pretty easy to get to.......plus it helps show off the "goods" when people look the bike over.
If all goes well I will have it done in time to send it down the track on the 10th.....and I ride to and from the track - so it will get some testing :-)
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posted March 02, 2007 09:57 AM
Well to be honest, I've never dealt with a turbo smaller than a 76mm so I've always used the Turbonetics Racegate WG's. I've never even touched a small turbo like those for bikes so that is why I was thinking that the integral was a better choice. I guess that type of stuff is debateable as well since iflyhi's bike has one of those WG's from that turbo company.
Good luck and keep us posted as I am anxious as all others for a $3000 kit.
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posted March 02, 2007 12:27 PM
Might be an off the wall question but will all these turbos and the filter being out in the elements how often do you have to change the filter or are they like k&n's and you just service them
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posted March 02, 2007 04:28 PM
They are K & N filters. You just spray on some cleaning solution, wash them in warm water, and let them dry in the sun. The re-oil and off you go.
As far as riding in the rain, why would you want to ride a turbo in the rain?? Sounds kinda suicidal if you ask me. If you get caught in a rain storm, I guess you could continue on, but I'd pull off and wait it out.
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posted March 02, 2007 06:28 PM
I have got caught in the rain on my Turbo ZRX and never caused a problem.........As long as you don't twist the throttle hard ...  Think of it as a cheap water injection system ..lol...
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posted March 02, 2007 09:22 PM
 Edited By: ninja14 on 2 Mar 2007 21:23
Picked up the needed wastegate springs today.........wasn't about to run it w/ the 16psi spring in there :-)
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posted March 03, 2007 10:48 AM
I want to be the frist guy on the block with your set up thanks
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ninja14
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posted March 03, 2007 11:03 AM
I have to make sure it is safe and durable.
I will post my progress........
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posted March 05, 2007 06:03 PM
Gathered up all the "stuff" - ready to get up early and get to it.......hope I didn't forget anything......
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posted March 05, 2007 06:05 PM
sweet sounds like fun cant wait to hear how it goes
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posted March 06, 2007 06:48 PM
Got more done than expected today.......peek:
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posted March 06, 2007 10:23 PM
Looking good
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posted March 07, 2007 04:38 AM
Agreed, looking good. What is that Saleen thing on the side?
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posted March 07, 2007 07:36 AM
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Agreed, looking good. What is that Saleen thing on the side?
What - this is not a car forum......
Actually the box was a parts carrier I grabbed from my truck, but it is the box of the Snow Performance watrer/methenol enjection kit - which is already on the bike for future use.....
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posted March 07, 2007 11:24 PM
Air side done.....exhaust side not.......got to get more time to work on it.....
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posted March 07, 2007 11:25 PM
Edited By: ninja14 on 7 Mar 2007 23:27
A little lower fairing trimming and it will fit right in...
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posted March 08, 2007 03:59 AM
You got a ride in two days ....... you gonna make it ?
im not
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posted March 08, 2007 08:09 AM
Edited By: ninja14 on 8 Mar 2007 08:12
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You got a ride in two days ....... you gonna make it ?
im not
Bob
I am putting in another day today.....should have it running.....then got to squeeze in a dyno run......my chances are good...
If not......I'll ride my Vmax - would like to run that bike down the strip anyway :-)
You should be good for the next round :-) .........hope I can keep up.....
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posted March 08, 2007 11:31 PM
Another step closer:
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posted March 08, 2007 11:54 PM
Looking good
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posted March 09, 2007 05:07 AM
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