BobC
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posted February 28, 2007 07:28 AM
Mr Turbo
There's an article in today's MCN (UK weekly bike paper) about a Mr Turbo kit for the ZX-14. Sorry I can't scan it for you but the main numbers are 269bhp and 151ftlb at 5lb boost on ordinary pump fuel. That's just the basic set-up. Cost $4999 from Hyper Bike Centers.
Ok then, who's going to be first ?
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lee
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posted February 28, 2007 08:00 AM
 Edited By: lee on 28 Feb 2007 08:05
There is already one bike; which was used for R&D.
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fish_antlers
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posted February 28, 2007 08:03 AM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 28 Feb 2007 08:04
We can't recommend a turbo purchase from HPC.
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lee
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posted February 28, 2007 08:05 AM
I edited my post. :^)
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smokinzx14
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posted February 28, 2007 08:11 AM
Edited By: smokinzx14 on 28 Feb 2007 08:13
quote:
There's an article in today's MCN (UK weekly bike paper) about a Mr Turbo kit for the ZX-14. Sorry I can't scan it for you but the main numbers are 269bhp and 151ftlb at 5lb boost on ordinary pump fuel. That's just the basic set-up. Cost $4999 from Hyper Bike Centers.
Ok then, who's going to be first ?
Not me ... While i like MR Turbo i will not put one red cent in Gregs Pocket....If Terry at MR Turbo starts selling his zx14 turbo to anyone that calls then i would think about it ...
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smokinzx14
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posted February 28, 2007 08:12 AM
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There is already one bike; which was used for R&D.
Lee you seem to be a nice guy but you need to get your head out of Gregs ass before he takes you down with him ...
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ninja14
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posted February 28, 2007 08:15 AM
Give me a little more time guys...............I'll have a decent kit soon and not rip you off.......
I started my own project and Greg booted me from the site :-) ........like I care.
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fish_antlers
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posted February 28, 2007 08:17 AM
there are lots of quality turbo manufacturers out there who have established, reputable shops with experienced technicians to service you.
Do your homework, and dont believe an advertorial you read in MCN.
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ninja14
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posted February 28, 2007 08:20 AM
I love a challenge and wanted to do my own. There are good shops out there, but .......this IS a hobby and working on the bike is a part of it for me. When you get the results and can say "I did that" - it's a great feeling.......
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lee
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posted February 28, 2007 09:11 AM
Smokin, I try to get along with everyone. :^) Here, there, everywhere.
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Kountry Kawboy
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posted February 28, 2007 11:36 AM
What I want to know is if there is anyone other than Cali Superbikes developing super chargers for sportbikes.
I would like the extra power of a turbo but would never want to give up the the sound of a throaty exhaust. I understand that for drag racing the turbo is the cheapest and most reliable power adder. And I do understand there are parasitic losses with a super charger. But for me the added power without touching the engine internals along with sound of a tuned exhaust syatem is the best of both worlds.
Am I alone on this?
And why Mr. Turbo went with a sole supplier is beyond my understanding, speaking from a business point of view.
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ninja14
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posted February 28, 2007 07:02 PM
I considered it, but it was way more complex.......and woulda been expensive.
The turbo is much more paractical and can give you over 300RWHP w/o internal mods as well.
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nightmare
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posted February 28, 2007 09:03 PM
Now this is more like it! Please let us know as soon as you are complete and how much one will cost! Thanks
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ninja14
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posted March 01, 2007 12:29 AM
I'm going to see if I can cut some stuff from my busy schedule to go ahead and finish the thing now.......esp since there seems to be more demand..........
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Kountry Kawboy
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posted March 01, 2007 04:49 AM
Ninja 14, thanks for the reply. Will your kit have just a dump pipe or will there be an exhaust pipe with can also?
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Kountry Kawboy
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posted March 01, 2007 04:49 AM
Ninja 14, thanks for the reply. Will your kit have just a dump pipe or will there be an exhaust pipe with can also?
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lee
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posted March 01, 2007 09:09 AM
The sleeper look with a can is cool but I really like the dump pipe style. :^) !!!
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Kountry Kawboy
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posted March 01, 2007 12:30 PM
Lee, I think you're right. There's no way to conceal that turrbo whine so you might as well flaunt it.
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ninja14
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posted March 02, 2007 09:59 PM
I'm doing mine with the turbine outlet going into the stock "ball" under the bike so that it fits stock cans or slip-ons. It will be easy to have it made to fit aftermarket systems or just a dump pipe right out the right lower hole......
BTW - anyone that wants a kit will have to send me their stock exhaust pipe w/ the cash ( or add enough to let me go get one) :-)
I'm reusing the 4 flanges and the "ball" until I decide if I want to fab it all for kits.
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ZXLNT
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posted March 02, 2007 10:11 PM
Hmm could be interesting, turbo with stock exhaust. Even if it "only" makes 250 horsepower, gonna be fun..
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ninja14
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posted March 02, 2007 10:17 PM
I like the LOOK of the stock cans, but not the WEIGHT and HEAT.
My 2Bros race cans are a little loud - straight through.....and the turbo will tone it down a bit....hopefully just right.....
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iflyphi
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posted March 03, 2007 06:35 AM
My turbo, with the straight dump pipe is no louder than my Muzzy 4 into 1. Got a funny whistle to it though.
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ninja14
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posted March 03, 2007 09:36 AM
Stop teasing me dammit - I still got a few days before I hopefully hear mine.....
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