XX4me Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I noticed a slight, maybe 10hp, gain when I replaced the hahn 2 1/4" crap with the stainless contraption I made. It's a full length set up 2 3/4" at the turbo then flairs to 3" after the first bend with a 3" Supertrapp on the end. The restriction on mine appears to be the crap hahn header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANKSXXX Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 any updates? Still firming up pricing and Graham is finalizing plenum design... Our tentative price plan on the entry level kits is $3495.00 for the carbed bikes and $3995.00 for the FI bikes. FI bikes require a Power Commander and a different fuel pressure regulator and that's reflected in the difference in pricing. If someone already has a PC, the price will be adjusted accordingly. We're trying to get this done but above all, get it done properly. Thanks for the patience and continued interest. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecar427 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm ready to pull the trigger. I've got money in my 401k and I don't think I'll enjoy it when I get old and feeble so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wario Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I now have something to save for!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecar427 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 The money is burning a hole in my pocket..... I'll take one carb kit turbo please. I've been talking to Hank and I am chomping at the bit to get my kit WOO HOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrbear Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Ive been following this thread and tho I am interested in a turbo my XX is soo freaking fast as it is now I dont know that I want it considerably faster. I am interested but what kind of increase are we talking. I am running a delkevic stock header replacement 4-1-2 and two brothers slip ons which I believe are 60MM. My bike is a carbed bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Ive been following this thread and tho I am interested in a turbo my XX is soo freaking fast as it is now I dont know that I want it considerably faster. I am interested but what kind of increase are we talking. I am running a delkevic stock header replacement 4-1-2 and two brothers slip ons which I believe are 60MM. My bike is a carbed bird. Can you ever have too much power? From the info listed in the thread, you will get 190-260+HP depending on the size of the turbo and how much boost you are running and what else you want to do to the bike. A stock XX with basic mods (Slip ons, PC, etc) will make somewhere between 125-140HP so even on the lowest kit you'd get about 25% more power, or about the same as the new ZX14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 A stock XX with basic mods (Slip ons, PC, etc) will make somewhere between 125-140HP so even on the lowest kit you'd get about 25% more power, or about the same as the new ZX14. And about 300% better looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexxus Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Adding a turbo to high mileage bike's. Whats the risk? what would you need to prepare a bike with 50k+ without mod's to the motor for this turbo or any turbo to bolt it on without further engine work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANKSXXX Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Adding a turbo to high mileage bike's. Whats the risk? what would you need to prepare a bike with 50k+ without mod's to the motor for this turbo or any turbo to bolt it on without further engine work. I'd suggest a leak down test... Less than 6% leak down and you're good to go. Even a couple % more won't bother it as the turbo won't care... I checked a 55,000+ mile BB engine and got less than 3% leakage...but not all are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexxus Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Adding a turbo to high mileage bike's. Whats the risk? what would you need to prepare a bike with 50k+ without mod's to the motor for this turbo or any turbo to bolt it on without further engine work. I'd suggest a leak down test... Less than 6% leak down and you're good to go. Even a couple % more won't bother it as the turbo won't care... I checked a 55,000+ mile BB engine and got less than 3% leakage...but not all are the same. Thx hank, im at 57k and thats a good and easy test to do. This setup for the fi bird comes with a pc if needed, is the pc already mapped for the system? if so cool. and if you have a pc already is a map setup sent with system? or downloaded. To lazy to reread the whole thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANKSXXX Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Adding a turbo to high mileage bike's. Whats the risk? what would you need to prepare a bike with 50k+ without mod's to the motor for this turbo or any turbo to bolt it on without further engine work. I'd suggest a leak down test... Less than 6% leak down and you're good to go. Even a couple % more won't bother it as the turbo won't care... I checked a 55,000+ mile BB engine and got less than 3% leakage...but not all are the same. Thx hank, im at 57k and thats a good and easy test to do. This setup for the fi bird comes with a pc if needed, is the pc already mapped for the system? if so cool. and if you have a pc already is a map setup sent with system? or downloaded. To lazy to reread the whole thread. We have a starter map but insist once installed, each bike be run on a dyno or run with air-fuel ratio tester that logs the readings. Air fuel ratio under boost to be adjusted to yield 11.5/1 A-F ratio. Boost pressure + lean mixtures = melted pistons / OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY! We can omit the PC from the kit for guys who have them already and lower the price accordingly and supply the map. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexxus Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Adding a turbo to high mileage bike's. Whats the risk? what would you need to prepare a bike with 50k+ without mod's to the motor for this turbo or any turbo to bolt it on without further engine work. I'd suggest a leak down test... Less than 6% leak down and you're good to go. Even a couple % more won't bother it as the turbo won't care... I checked a 55,000+ mile BB engine and got less than 3% leakage...but not all are the same. Thx hank, im at 57k and thats a good and easy test to do. This setup for the fi bird comes with a pc if needed, is the pc already mapped for the system? if so cool. and if you have a pc already is a map setup sent with system? or downloaded. To lazy to reread the whole thread. We have a starter map but insist once installed, each bike be run on a dyno or run with air-fuel ratio tester that logs the readings. Air fuel ratio under boost to be adjusted to yield 11.5/1 A-F ratio. Boost pressure + lean mixtures = melted pistons / OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY! We can omit the PC from the kit for guys who have them already and lower the price accordingly and supply the map. Hank THX HANK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbobird xx Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Wow, I have been away from here for quit a while and just ran into this thread. I have had my Turbobird together for almost 13 years and still absolutely love it!!! I will try to upload a few pics. I used an American Turbo Systems kit with an Aerocharger turbo. It has selectable low and high boost. I have dyno tested it many times and the best produced over 260 bhp, at the rear tire and a staggering 160 lb/ft of torque. It is intercooled and is completely hidden. Driveability is just beauteful, and performance is just rediculous. The last time I played with a turbo Busa on the interstate, from 70, I drove away, while he was spinning tire. He eventually drove by me when I rolled out Wayyyyyy up in the triply digits. The wheel base is stock, as is the entire motorcycle. Only changes were a 40mm Cometic head gasket and an 18 tooth primary gear. That was it. I used the stock fairings with VERY littly modification. The only noticable feature is the bottom of the turbo air intake protrudes through the lower fairing. To the trained eye, you can spot the intercooler behind the fromt wheel. Just thought maybe some of you guys and gals may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbobird xx Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just found the dyno sheets from some of the original tests. Turbobird_Dyno_1.pdf Turbobird_Dyno_2.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have dyno tested it many times and the best produced over 260 bhp, at the rear tire and a staggering 160 lb/ft of torque. That has to be staggering on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamcuk Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Been very busy in the shop..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANKSXXX Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Man, whats taking you so long.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Interesting thread, turbo is the way to go on this bike and I'm almost keen to buy a Blackbird again to put a lung on. Is any of you turbo guys using methanol to solve the fuel quality issue? This is what I'm running on my car since several years. A couple of 100 ml/minute meth/water mixture increase the octane rate and keep the combustion temperature down. http://www.alcohol-injection.com/en/ http://s407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/R...mview=slideshow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Interesting thread, turbo is the way to go on this bike and I'm almost keen to buy a Blackbird again to put a lung on. Is any of you turbo guys using methanol to solve the fuel quality issue? This is what I'm running on my car since several years. A couple of 100 ml/minute meth/water mixture increase the octane rate and keep the combustion temperature down. http://www.alcohol-injection.com/en/ http://s407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/R...mview=slideshow Bump, no one using meth (other than for getting stoned) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Been very busy in the shop..................... Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamcuk Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Some more pics............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I like the close up photo of the turbo. Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrxxquad Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I like the close up photo of the turbo. Looking good. If you get any closer, It might bite.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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