aikasevj
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posted March 24, 2007 10:11 AM
Bigger RAM-AIR pipes for zx-14?
Is anybody aware of any bigger ram-air pipes for the zx-14? If so, any experiences with them, good or bad, or any other recommendations?
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stevewfl
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posted March 24, 2007 11:22 AM
 Edited By: stevewfl on 24 Mar 2007 12:23
If you finder a bigger air duct for the front fairing please let me know. I can't seem to sleep comfortably when camping out in the one from the factory.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted March 24, 2007 12:58 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 24 Mar 2007 13:59
quote:
Is anybody aware of any bigger ram-air pipes for the zx-14? If so, any experiences with them, good or bad, or any other recommendations?
Thanks,
Ville...
What...you don't get enough air now? The 14 can make almost double it's current power without changing the ducts...and you need more? 
I recommend you buy a T/C and forget about changing the intake ducts
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fish_antlers
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posted March 24, 2007 01:06 PM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 24 Mar 2007 14:06
I think Greg is installing this one
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stevewfl
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posted March 24, 2007 01:29 PM
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I think Greg is installing this one
LMFAO
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posted March 24, 2007 01:31 PM
ram air didn't pontiacs have that here comes da judge, yes i'm drinkin and postin
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posted March 24, 2007 02:20 PM
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If you finder a bigger air duct for the front fairing please let me know. I can't seem to sleep comfortably when camping out in the one from the factory.
That was funny.
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ZXLNT
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posted March 24, 2007 03:35 PM
How about these??
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worm~hole
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posted March 24, 2007 03:47 PM
...where's that from, ZXLNT?
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FasterThanStink
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posted March 24, 2007 04:06 PM
When in comes to airflow bigger is not always better. Your engine can only use a finite amount of air for the fuel it burns. Any more is unnecessary and probably would detract subtly from the aerodynamics. Kawi's engineers have spent considerable time configuring the airflow and areodynamics of the 14's air intake. I doubt an after-market system will do anything usefull.
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WARBIRD
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posted March 24, 2007 04:22 PM
Those are pretty niffty though......they could be used to funnel air to almost anything. Maybe aimed at the motor to help move the hot air out from underneath the fairing??????? 
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posted March 24, 2007 07:02 PM
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Those ducts are a straight shot right into the air box.
I remeber reading and lookin at pics last fall.
That bike is bored and stroked, ported, etc, i believe I remember reading 235 RWHP all motor !
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blackbullet76
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posted March 24, 2007 07:53 PM
Looks like air horns to me 
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posted March 24, 2007 08:46 PM
looks good to me!
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted March 24, 2007 09:10 PM
Perhaps these ram air pipes would fit your bill? 
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nemesis
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posted March 25, 2007 07:45 AM
"Those ducts are a straight shot right into the air box.
I remeber reading and lookin at pics last fall.
That bike is bored and stroked, ported, etc, i believe I remember reading 235 RWHP all motor !"
Hey dubious,do you know if it made that power on pump fuel?
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dubious
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posted March 25, 2007 10:23 AM
Edited By: dubious on 25 Mar 2007 11:36
I beleive it did it on 13.5:1 compr. and race fuel.
Orient, Coby Adams, and Carpenter are producing similar engine builds.
From what I have been told , less timing and pump fuel will net around 228 streetable, reliable RWHP.
Best to phone them yourself though, I talked to Bob last fall, maybe new developments have surfaced since then.
Personaly, optimum build would be stock bore, stroked, ported, 8-1 compr. rods, and a big turbine hanging off the exhaust !
The only duct work that matters is the duct from the disharge of the inlet impeller, to the airbox! 
Seriously, not to bash anyone because I understand bikes are specialised, so development costs are higher per unit compared to cars, but $5K?
I 'm better off with a nitrous kit, that I can transfer to the next bike.
Everyone knows $ per HP:
1st = Nitrous, 50Hp = $1000
2nd= Turbo, 50-80 Hp= $5000
3rd= motor, 50 Hp= $5000
Pick yur poison!
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posted March 25, 2007 06:44 PM
I saw a video clip some where (Street Fire site?) of Greg playing with a small electric powered fan that he was going to use for some type of forced induction. He was blowing a box across the floor to show how much wind velocity it generated.
The only concern would be when you hit the end of your 100 foot extension cord.........
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posted March 25, 2007 08:02 PM
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Perhaps these ram air pipes would fit your bill?
That guys goofy wanta be Uero street fighter design gone bad looks like he would loose some of the ram air . That set up looks as Gay as his pink dot on the side.
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stevewfl
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posted March 25, 2007 08:05 PM
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Perhaps these ram air pipes would fit your bill?
That guys goofy wanta be Uero street fighter design gone bad looks like he would loose some of the ram air . That set up looks as Gay as his pink dot on the side.
+1
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posted March 25, 2007 10:47 PM
Don't worry - that bike is not on the streets anymore.........
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fish_antlers
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posted March 26, 2007 05:09 AM
anyone install it yet?
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