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Re: [turbobike] Carb Question

Christer Johansson (christer.johansson@mbox383.swipnet.se)
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:40:07 +0100

Jeff ,thanks for the reply.
Wich type of reed did you use (from wich bike)?
I figured as the 2 strokes has a lower fill rate ,and has "wet" flow
through the reed valve, and uses 1 reed per cylinder wich means it
will have a tougher job of supporting the gas needs than on my 4 cylinder
engine with a more constant suction, that the reed will support considerably
higher hp figures in My configuration than what´s it is intended to.
Did you use the "stock" reed flaps?

Christer

Jeffrey K. Churchill skrev:

> Yes Christer,
>     I first tried it on the early Zx-11  airbox's  that had insufficient
> airflow.  I did noticeable
> increase throttle response.
>
> Jeff Churchill
>
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> On Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:38:19 +0100 Christer Johansson
> <christer.johansson@mbox383.swipnet.se> writes:
> > Yes it is insignificant, just have a look at the draw through kits
> > ,like
> > Mr turbo, almost no plenum and no pipes ,intercooler.
> > But in normally aspirated mode , this is a restriction, hence the
> > priority breather valve. B.t.w I´m working on My own version
> > of the priority valve , I´m using a 2 stroke reed valve, has anybody
> > tried this before?
> >
> > Christer
> >
> > shammar@nsk-corp.com skrev:
> >
> > > Don't worry: we like counter-discussion.  That's the point of this
> > forum.  I do
> > > think that Abraham is onto something.  I believe that the amount
> > of time it will
> > > take to fill the plenum will be insignificant.
> > >
> > > Bryan <bgoodwin@iquest.net> on 11/22/99 12:26:04 PM
> > >
> > > To:   Bob Shammas/EQA/Nsk-Corp@Nsk-Corp
> > > cc:   FFDennis@aol.com, turbobike@natvideo.com
> > > Fax to:
> > > Subject:  Re: [turbobike] Carb Question
> > >
> > > Bob, I realilze that boost response and timing is primarily
> > controlled by
> > > the turbine sizing. However, that assuming all else equal. Given a
> > fixed
> > > A/R on the turbine, increasing the size of the plenum volume will
> > increase
> > > the time it takes to fill it. What I'm not sure of is how dramatic
> > an
> > > effect this will have.
> > >
> > > P.S. Not trying to argue, just making friendly counter-discussion.
> > :)
> > >
> > > At 07:49 AM 11/22/99 -0500, shammar@nsk-corp.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > >Realistically you'll never get too much plenum volume.  The need
> > for plenum
> > > >volume is all but forgotten on four cylinder engines since the
> > intake
> > > events of
> > > >the cylinders provide an almost uninteruppted flow out of the
> > compressor.
> > > >However, a larger accumulator volume reduces manifold pressure
> > fluctuations
> > > >between intake events.  On a twin, you'll run into surge much
> > more easily and
> > > >must have a huge plenum.  Having a large plenum is akin to being
> > able to
> > > blow up
> > > >a balloon with full lungs the whole time.  You don't want empty
> > lungs
> > > before the
> > > >intake valve event has finished.
> > > >
> > > >Turbine response (how fast it makes boost) will be governed by
> > the exhaust
> > > event
> > > >and turbocharger matching.
> > > >
> > > >That's just my $0.02.  I've built a few bikes but that doesn't
> > mean anything
> > > >either.
> > > >
> > > >Bob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Bryan <bgoodwin@iquest.net> on 11/21/99 01:37:26 PM
> > > >
> > > >To:   FFDennis@aol.com, turbobike@natvideo.com
> > > >cc:    (bcc: Bob Shammas/EQA/Nsk-Corp)
> > > >Fax to:
> > > >Subject:  Re: [turbobike] Carb Question
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >I think the only problem you would run into there is that the
> > volume of the
> > > >airbox would be too large. This might cause the turbo to boost
> > later.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >At 10:38 AM 11/21/99 EST, FFDennis@aol.com wrote:
> > > >>In a message dated 11/19/1999 23:56:32 Central Standard Time,
> > ABNZX9@aol.com
> > > >>writes:
> > > >>
> > > >><< Now for another question how about intake plenum and
> > attaching it to CV
> > > >> carbs?  Should I buy a set of velocity stack and machine them
> > in order to
> > > >>fit
> > > >> an intake plenum to the carbs that way?   I have a feeling that
> > the intake
> > > >> plenum I am currently using is robbing me of effieciency.
> > > >>  >>
> > > >>
> > > >>You raise another interesting possibility.....If you can
> > encapsulate the
> > > >>entire carburetor within a plenum, and then pressurize the
> > entire plenum,
> > > >you
> > > >>eliminate the need for separate pressurization lines for bowl
> > vents, CV
> > > >slide
> > > >>vents, etc., as you would have equal pressure operating on all
> > sides of the
> > > >>crab.  The pressure in the venturi would be lower than the other
> > areas,
> > > >which
> > > >>is how a carb works.  Your next problem is then to seal the
> > throttle cables
> > > >>and fuel lines where they pass into the plenum.  I've seen ram
> > air setups
> > > >>like this.  It seems to me that a turbo plenum could get away
> > with being
> > > >less
> > > >>aerodynamic internally due to the mechanical pressurization.
> > > >>
> > > >>Just my .02.........lots of book knowledge and reading, I've
> > never built a
> > > >>turbo bike (but I have a KZ 900 motor in pieces, bead blasted,
> > for a future
> > > >>project......)
> > > >>
> > > >>Dennis
> > > >>'99 M2 Cyclone
> > > >>'87 KLR 650 Urban Assault Vehicle
> > > >>'78 KZ900 bike in boxes
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >bgoodwin@iquest.net
> > > >FZR1000 turbo EFI
> > > >(aka The Money Pit)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > bgoodwin@iquest.net
> > > FZR1000 turbo EFI
> > > (aka The Money Pit)
> >
> >
> >