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First, let me introduce myself.... My name is Rich and I live in central Indiana, USA. I'm an engineer working for a diesel engine manufacturer developing engines for industrial equipment. I've been lurking on the turbo list for a while hoping to pick up tips for a project bike. I've had a little experience with turbocharging a Vega in the early eighties using a kit purchased from Schwitzer. That was fun and I've got the bug to do it again. I have an older 1100 Honda Saber I'm planning to turbocharge. I've picked up the "motorcycle turbocharging" book by Joe Haile and it has been helpful. It could be a little more detailed but I'd recommend it. Myintent ios to use the bike on the street. No plans to take it to the strip so low end and mid-range response are more important to me than maximum power. The following description is my plan and would be interested in any suggestions any of you might have. Target HP 150-160 rear wheel hp Carburation Blow through CV carbs, with intercooling and water& alcohol injection due to 10.5 compression ratio Pressure ratio .7 Air flow 200 cfm Turbo one of two depending on compressor and turbine map performance -IHI RHB32, Garrett T2 Target expense under $500 US Completion date July 99 I have two questions for the group I'm looking for a very low volume source for 1.375 inch diameter mandrel bent T304 stainless tubing, .w/ 062 wall thickness (or close) located here in the USA. I'm also looking for source for a turbine and compressor map for the IHI and Garrett turbocharger listed above so I can make a decision on the turbo. Any comments are welcome...thanks