Wow, turbo for sale!

[AKMac]

I "might" be interested in it if the price doesn't skyrocket (which I have a feeling it will.) My ebay name is "ak_mac"

[xswilly]

you know what would be great
is using that carb with the manifold
without the turbo
think of it just 1 carb to adjust
does anybody know the size of a carb like that
i would like to try to build a manifold for 1 carb and try it
but to get the correct size carb, to start the project would be great

[Pat Kelly]

Turbo, 1196cc big-bore kit, replace the turbo carb with an FI throttle body, chain drive conversion, port and polish the head....

or just buy a Vmax (then add a big bore kit, turbo, ........ )

[TopCatGr58]

Hey XSWIlly,

Hopefully my calculations are correct:
1100cc = ~67 cu inches.

2 rpm's for complete combustion cycle, needed for 1100cc,
so 1/2 max 8.5K rpm = 4,250 rpm.

4,250 x 67 = 284,750 cu in/minute divided by 1728 cu in/cubic foot
equals 165 cubic feet per minute/CFM.

Checking the Holley site, about the lowest sized 2 barrel carbs are around 300-350 CFM. So...I would think that would be the size to use, or smaller even IF you can find it. Many of the smaller 4 cylinder car engines seemed to be around the 1500cc range. I don't know what model/brand vehicle had around the 1100 to 1200 sized range!?!?

Just found that a carb for a '79 Honda Civic 1.2L is listed in their remanufactured list!?
T.C.

[CruisingRam]

I am working on an EFI set up for a Z1 right now, using a small car throttle body with a small plenum like the one shown in the turbo set up, and Megasquirt controller, Hyabusa fuel pump.

If it works, I will probably work on the XS 1100 after that, and the V65 After that, and so on LOL

[Winterhawk]

Don't forget the aftermarket fuel pump. A 14 psi electric pump from Reilly's will work great.

[bandet01]

i was going to bid on it if it dont sky rocket but i have a feeling it is going to, my name on ebay is bandet88, do anybody know if there is a company out there that makes a turbo kit for our bikes or is this thew only way to get a turbo fo our bikes

[mro]

as of 10/20, 1:21AM bid is "bibba_de 656"

if goes more than 750 not going to be interested.

has anyone tried adapting turbos from other bikes to XS's???

Have seen two turbo suzikies??, at local used bike shop. both were 4 cylinder but did not look any closer.


mro
becoming XSive

[mro]

Hey TC

problem with single carb for an XS would be equalization of the fuel/air dispertion over four intakes.

would require a very custom intake manifold.

does the turbo handle this with the "over pressure" ???


mro

[beegshot]

Stay away from MY turbo kit!!!

Just kidding. I'd bid on it up to $790, but I can't afford it. Rajay is a good turbo...they use quality components and they're known for longevity. It looks like a well engineered kit. Anyone interested should use a sniper or have very good timing to get it. Don't bid early...it'll just make the other interested people increase thier max bid.

I completely agree with the comment above about getting a Vmax. I'd have one today (in addition to my XJ, of course) if I could find one cheap enough that wasn't ragged out.

My $0.02.

Robert

[Winterhawk]

My 1982 Yamaha XJ650LJ Seca Turbo

[DiverRay]

Winterhawk, I had one of those back in '83. The dealer put the 12 PSI kit into it once I had 2500 miles on it. The front end would come up about 1.5 seconds after full throttle.
Turbo lag was bad, bike didn't handle that well, but was it ever fun!!
Ray

[pggg]

Originally posted by TopCatGr58
Hey XSWIlly,

Hopefully my calculations are correct:
1100cc = ~67 cu inches.

2 rpm's for complete combustion cycle, needed for 1100cc,
so 1/2 max 8.5K rpm = 4,250 rpm.

4,250 x 67 = 284,750 cu in/minute divided by 1728 cu in/cubic foot
equals 165 cubic feet per minute/CFM.

Checking the Holley site, about the lowest sized 2 barrel carbs are around 300-350 CFM. So...I would think that would be the size to use, or smaller even IF you can find it. Many of the smaller 4 cylinder car engines seemed to be around the 1500cc range. I don't know what model/brand vehicle had around the 1100 to 1200 sized range!?!?

Just found that a carb for a '79 Honda Civic 1.2L is listed in their remanufactured list!?
T.C.

Power, acceleration and speed will all drop with one large carb as opposed to one smaller carb for each cylinder. 4 carbs will always give way better performance than any single carb set up.

[Glarusguy]

Yah you will see it on my bike...hopefully it doesn't go too high. I bid first with a low proxy to get the ball rolling. Ebay is kind of like playing eucher. Just trying to fish the big cards out right away. lol Then you'll see my name at the end. Don't worry I'll take pictures.
Of course if it gets stupidly high then I see no need. From what I have seen a turbo wouldn't be too hard to set up. Although I like this as a kit. After all I believe laziness is a sign of ingenuity.

[ivers]

?

couldn't you fab up a charge pipe to use a standard T_ turbo and use the factory carbs.

i do think the kit on e-bay is at an excelent price right now though