MY first turbo project in progress 05 Yamaha R1

July 3, 2015

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This is my first turbo project that is still in the works. Ive been working on it for about a year or so just off and on when I get a few hours here and there to spend on it. I hope to have it done within the next couple months or so with the advise of some of the guru's on here. Starting with the exhaust manifold. Read more »

First template to the intake base plate. Later redesigned a bit in other photos.

First template to the intake base plate. Later redesigned a bit in other photos.

0 2015/07/03 08:39:21 gogorider

Exhaust dimensions to make the template

Exhaust dimensions to make the template

0 2015/07/03 08:39:21 gogorider

First template made from Aluminum for ease of cutting and trimming. final one is stainless.

First template made from Aluminum for ease of cutting and trimming. final one is stainless.

0 2015/07/03 08:39:21 gogorider

fitted up the header to clamp up for tracing the spacing.

fitted up the header to clamp up for tracing the spacing.

0 2015/07/03 08:50:03 gogorider

The turbo. Its big, so I have very little room for leftover space after its on the bike. (if I don't decide to get a smaller TC).

The turbo. Its big, so I have very little room for leftover space after its on the bike. (if I don't decide to get a smaller TC).

0 2015/07/03 08:50:03 gogorider

Misc. sections obtained from spare sets of stock headers laying around. Proving to be probably more hassle than it was worth to do it this way. Still considering another option for them.

Misc. sections obtained from spare sets of stock headers laying around. Proving to be probably more hassle than it was worth to do it this way. Still considering another option for them.

0 2015/07/03 08:50:03 gogorider

PVC pipe was the perfect size to use to measure and mark the depth of the header ports on the sealing side.

PVC pipe was the perfect size to use to measure and mark the depth of the header ports on the sealing side.

0 2015/07/03 08:57:42 gogorider

another way I tried to get a traceable outline of spacing. this one worked a lot better.

another way I tried to get a traceable outline of spacing. this one worked a lot better.

0 2015/07/03 08:57:42 gogorider

some initial cutouts mocked up later and eventually changed.

some initial cutouts mocked up later and eventually changed.

0 2015/07/03 08:57:42 gogorider

the redesigned plenum taking shape.

the redesigned plenum taking shape.

0 2015/07/03 09:29:39 gogorider

the new design taking shape

the new design taking shape

0 2015/07/03 09:38:18 gogorider

where its at now. inlet and ports for the sensors not drilled yet, but it fits nicely on the bike. I've also made the gasket for it.

where its at now. inlet and ports for the sensors not drilled yet, but it fits nicely on the bike. I've also made the gasket for it.

0 2015/07/03 09:38:18 gogorider

had a few extra plates cut out just incase.

had a few extra plates cut out just incase.

0 2015/07/03 09:43:38 gogorider

skipping all the in between photos of cutting assembly, the manifold is this monstrosity, which I hope to change and end up with something better from the forum.

skipping all the in between photos of cutting assembly, the manifold is this monstrosity, which I hope to change and end up with something better from the forum.

0 2015/07/03 09:43:38 gogorider

0 2015/07/03 09:47:48 gogorider