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Old 07-08-2007, 01:36 PM   #4
UncleBob
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Re: my newest custom built turbo bike

yah, I know the pictures are horrible and not very informative on how I did it all.

To put it in perspective, here's a NA bike: (far from stock, but its a good picture)


Here's a close up of the turbo



And here's without the rad and intercooler in the way:



I haven't taken temp readings, so can't comment on that.

Boost will eventually be set to 8psi low, and 16psi high, using a dual boost switch. Currently I'm running around 13psi

As for applying the power to the ground, it is very wheelie prone, but with 6 inches extension on the rear swingarm, you can apply all of the power to the ground for most gears. Bikes definitely handle extremely high power to weight ratios better than cars do (as far as necessary setup).....with a little suspension work and the extended swingarm, this would be a low 9 second 1/4 mile bike, but as it sits, it would be hampered with wheelies and wouldn't be able to use full throttle until 6th gear. Top speed capability....well, its not a very areodynamic bike....probably around 180 or 190 mph.
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