Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

Here's how to create a 200 HP motorcycle that's VERY streetable & fun to ride. ;D
I started with a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX that I purchased new in 2003. After doing all of the normal NA upgrades(pipe, jet kit, K&N = 128/86 SAE at the rear wheel), I still wanted more power. So, why not turbocharge it? >:D I found a guy in Wisconsin, Troy Stuart, who has been making basic turbo kits for this bike for about 3 years. I talked to Troy & soon a kit showed up at my door. Troy's kit utilizes pre-owned Garrett T25 turbos that were originally on the DSM 2G cars. No special mods are done to the turbo to convert it to use on my 1.2L engine. The kit also uses a log style exhaust manifold, in-line electric fuel injection pump, Mallory 4309 FP regulator, carb plenum, and a custom-made charge tube that incorporates a "pitot" tube that pressurizes the float bowls with boost pressure(this is necessary since the kit is a "blow thru" the carb design). All fittings, hoses, & bolts needed to get you up & running are also included. Picture instructions make installation relatively easy with normal tools. All this for less than $2500. Initial boost starts at just over 3000 rpm & I have full boost(12 psi for now)by 4700 rpm.

Here's an abbreviated picture chronicle of the install on my bike. Hope you enjoy the show. :)


Mock up before powder coating.
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0359.JPG

Modified gas tank with Pingel fuel valve & return line fitting.
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0367.JPG

Powder coated plenum & charge tube.
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0378.JPG

Ceramic coated exhaust manifold & dump pipe.
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0386.JPG

Partial assembly
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0388.JPG

Fuel pump
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0392.JPG

Mallory FP regulator
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0393.JPG

K&N filter & Hallman Pro MBC
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0413.JPG

Autolite gauges for boost, A/F ratio(DJ Wideband Commander), and fuel pressure(small boost gauge)
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0382.JPG

Dyna 2000 ignition module incorporates boost avtivated ignition retard. GM 3 bar MAP sensor behind Dyna.
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_0415.JPG

Dynojet Wideband Commander
http://home.insightbb.com/~larryc7777/IMG_416s.JPG

Finished bike with +6 swingarm extensions.
http://2turbos4.home.insightbb.com/saxtend2.JPG
http://2turbos4.home.insightbb.com/saxtend3.JPG

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

Wow.You must have some big balls.That is a really nice clean install there.What kind of numbers is it making now?Nice work.

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

Ummmmmm.vids? VIDS NOW!

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

Oh my goodness, I must change my shorts. I'm really impressed by that install. Very clean. How does that open downpipe sound?

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

bad ass man

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

One of the coolest turbo bikes I have seen home built.

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

what about oil?

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

wow, very impressive....

Vids :y

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

Very nice... we need a video >:D

Re: Kawasaki ZRX turbo project
 

sweet man, we use allot of ---- off of thoes zxr's for the drag bikes but we dump the fuel injection. thoes motors take allot of ---- 8) had one built to 17:1 compression and spray ;D