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Ericz
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 08:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Using pieces of two stock XB12 headers and mandrel bends I purchased, I am fabricating a new, more efficient exhaust between the heads and turbo. It will incorporate individual EGT thermocouples to measure individual cylinder conditions. I will work on finishing up the plumbing over the weekend and have all of the finish welding done by a close friend of mine. I am using a Miller 185 MIG with 308 wire for the tacks.

What do you guys think?







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Hogs
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ONE word


#$&@*%& WILD

Damn thats two words...Thats just SICK....NICE.
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H2opatrol
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Freakin awesome, that's what I think. Can't wait to see and hear some videos of it spooled up!
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Kdogshirow
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 02:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

All I can say is..... FREAKING COOL !!
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think you should use a burns stainless collector.


Also... You'll almost certainly need some heat shielding over the wiring that runs just inside of where the collector is at.

(Message edited by M1Combat on July 12, 2012)
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Ericz
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 02:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks you all!

M1, there is plenty of space between the collector and the wiring and there will be a sprocket guard there that will also serve as a heat shield.
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Jfman
Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cant wait for the charge pipe setup pics.

You need a clear airbox cover :-D
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Ericz
Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here are the latest teasers of the bike. I still have to finish up the exhaust (finish welds, wastegate leg, and supports), figure a few more little brackets and wrap up wiring.







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Reepicheep
Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 09:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That makes my ears hurt from here! : )

I'm looking forward to seeing how the build goes!
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Jcbikes
Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 06:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I really like the headlight/flyscreen replacement that you have on there. Where did you get it from and does it have headlights in it? Can it be used with the stock instrument panel?
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Kdogshirow
Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 10:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As usual with your work Ericz , super clean and trick . You can hardly see the turbo ! Really cool !!
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Ericz
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks a lot, guys!!!

The front fairing is from Showyomoto.com. They are a Canadian business and make some neat looking fiberglass headlight units. It comes with a headlight unit but I will be using a different lighting setup than what they supply. It would 'work' with the stock instruments but would probably not fit the best.
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Kdogshirow
Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 01:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Ericz , I cant see the intake tube , is it installed in the pics ?
Have you considered running a small inter cooler inline with the intake tube ?
There was a old Turbo Co. (Areo-Charger I think) that made a kit for the first Tuber Buells , that had a small inter cooler . I have read they really help with HP and longevity of the motor .
Your thoughts ?
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Ericz
Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 08:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The intake plumbing is not installed in the pictures above. I have considered running a small intercooler using that space but it would be difficult to package the intercooler so that it flowed from bottom to top, maintained a low pressure drop across the rpm/airflow ranges, was aesthetically pleasing, and actually provided a measurable performance gain.

Currently, the water injection is responsible for all of the intercooling and has proved to work well. It is usually considered to be much more efficient than an air to air intercooler, both in cooling ability and provides no restriction (pressure drop) in the intake path. An intercooler has fewer parts and is inherently less likely to malfunction. As long as I perform the necessary maintenance to the water injection (keep water tank full and verify proper water flow and switching) I have no worries about it.
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Netty2424
Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 01:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

EricZ did you get your pmp sprocket worked out? Did they make changes to the fit?
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Buford
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Need a kit Eric...: )
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Ericz
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sure did, Richard! On a Friday I gave Kim the measurements from my wheel hub and made a new sprocket that fit perfectly. It was in my hands on the following Wednesday. Great customer service and really nice sprocket design.

Roger, I'm still working on all of this for my own bike. I am trying to publish info on my website, www.streetfighterperformance.com, to help out other diy folks.
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Wheebuell
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 04:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice Work!!
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Buford
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 04:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looking really nice Eric.
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Netty2424
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good stuff Eric. PMP are great people to work with. Glad to hear they took care of you!
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Netty2424
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Btw, did you annodize your front sprocket nut? How'd you get it black? Mine is starting to rust. Looks like crap.

I lost my rear master cylinder while riding and brake fluid went all over the place. I think that had something to do with it.
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