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Rich,
Try here for mandrel bent tubing
http://www.chassisshop.com/index.html
best,
Dave.
rich johnston wrote:
> 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