So.. After doing the tiniest bit of research at the turbo kit that was made for our bikes, I saw that thE turbo they used can be bought on eBay and other places for about 250. One site I went to sells the clone for 300 and with the oil cooler and etc it comes out to be 400. My question is, how feasible would it be for someone to try out t on their bike? I'm thinking about doing it while on vaca in Florida..shouldn't be too hard right? Lol
Ryanthegreat1
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That "kit" was nowhere near complete in the release photos. No wastegate, no oil feed, no oil return, no intercooler. Vaporware as far as I can tell.
Can it be done? Sure! Going to be a hell of a lot more money than just $400 for the turbo. Probably be closer to $1500-2000 once it is ready to ride.
Can it be done? Sure! Going to be a hell of a lot more money than just $400 for the turbo. Probably be closer to $1500-2000 once it is ready to ride.
add a 20 shot of nitrous while your at it. Im sure it will be good for one shot and the top will pop off the piston. Unlikely adding boost to this bike will be of much good, the internals will not hold up over time, the heating issue with the single combined with boost pressure will make for head issues fairly soon in my estimation.
stevieboy
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Can it be done? Probably. The real question is "WHY". Its a 400cc single for crying out loud!
EnergyHOU
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Absolutely awful idea. The engine is already working hard enough to survive as is.
stevieboy
Member
Whiiiizzzzz, BANG!
lol i figure why not? i drive an 08 e92 so i like turbos on everything lol. but on the site, Small Engine Turbo Charger - Small Turbo Kits | RHB31 VZ21 Turbo charger, they have the basic stuff so im guesstamating about 1200 for everything after its good to go. a project is a project in my eyes. The better idea is to try and fir the 690 motor and forget about the turbo. Only time will tell right?
ToraTora
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Turbos are amazing, and super fun. Most of the cars I've owned have been Turbos (Saabs). The thing with adding a turbo to a normally aspirated engine is that you can't just slap a turbo on and call it a day. Turbo engines have major differences from the normally aspirated engine--a big one being much lower compression. Which means you should be running a different piston, or head to achieve the lower compression.
But like the other cats are saying this engine really isn't developed for that sort of stress. You'll have to do a lot of work on it to make it a reliable system. But like I said Turbos are amazing!
But like the other cats are saying this engine really isn't developed for that sort of stress. You'll have to do a lot of work on it to make it a reliable system. But like I said Turbos are amazing!
DeathFromAbove
New Member
Stronger crank, forged rod, lower compression, stiffer valve springs, larger fuel injector, proper tune, heat issues, broken gearbox part parts, more complexity, added weight, not to mention cost. Anything is possible....
You're right. The thing is, I'm a turbo lover. My cars twin turbo'd and I love it! I plan on keeping this bike for a long time and after seeing what Ari did on the track, I fell in love all over again with my bike. Yes it will take a LOT of time, energy, effort and not to mention benjamins to get it right but I'm down for it all. There's just nothing like a turbo lol
stevieboy
Member
Well that's looks......useful?
myorangetracks
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poor engine. putting it to the limit
Muckabucka
Member
Kablooooooooey!
That is one of the worst installs/conglomerations I've ever seen! 80hp where's the dyno proof 
El Trollo Mejor
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That is one of the worst installs/conglomerations I've ever seen! 80hp where's the dyno proof
It made 80hp once.
Just once.
emiller
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