Turbo Connection
Brian Olson
Turbo595@aol.com
(605)393-0816
Some Turbo questions posed by ST lister Martin Retherford and answers from Brian at Turbo Connection.
Question 1: Can you find out the process for setup. I was reading something and if I remember correctly someone setup a 595 with a turbo and an extra set of fuel injection with no other work and it runs. This goes against every concept of what a turbo is in my experience.
Answer: The only addition to the fuel injection is our supplemental boost computer, which is run in conjunction with the stock Triumph computer.
Question 2:Small displacement motors generally require some engine disassembly, combustion chamber reshape/compression reduction (especially 11.2 : 1 ratio), and special lump stick. These are the absolute minimums to run a turbo.
Answer: By using a intercooler and keeping the boost levels below 8 psi in our kit we are able to leave the motor stock.
Question 3:It may also require new rods / crank possibly specialty pistons and if you're really going for it, porting of the head.
Answer: The Triumph motors are built plenty strong enough for these boost levels.
Question 4: What boost is this thing running at?
Answer: 6 psi on low 8 psi on high
Question 5: Without a compression reduction it should be guzzling 92 octane or running on aircraft fuel 120 ctane + or maybe alcohol. On normal water cooled motors as a general rule 9-15 lbs. boost is about all you can get out >without pinging/detonation problems. Its no more than 9 lbs. boost for air cooled motors without special fuel.
Answer:92 is definitely recommended and higher octane is recommended if prolonged high boost wide open throttle blasts are done.
Question 6: It is possible to run a turbo with 11.2:1 ratio if you retard the timing way back. But I don't know if the ST can be manipulated like that.
Answer: The timing for the these motors has not proved to be too excessive.
If you have any questions, please email Brian for more information.
** Also **
SuperBike did a review (Oct99) of this bike - Click here to read it now
Motorcyclist did a review (Jan00) of this bike - Click here to read it now
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