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----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Buehler <ribicf@hotbot.com> To: Rick <gsxr1100@ptw.com> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 1999 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Encouragement but no real help > Hi Brian: > > And I thought I was out there with my project. After reading what your trying to do, my project seems simple. To be honest I've never seen or heard of a turbo charged VFR or any honda V4. > > I can tell you that the plumbing of the exhaust was the most intimidating aspect of the project that I wanted to do so when I found the parts already made I didn't hesitate for a moment. > > I'd say your fortunate to have atleast found someone that can and is willing to make the exhaust for you. $700 doesn't sound that bad concidering what an after market or stock system costs. Maybe I didn't understand what you were getting for $700. > > One curious question was the return line to the fuel tank. I have a V65 that has a fuel pump, I've never noticed or don't remember a return line. What type of carb are you using, and what is a cartridge and where did you find an intercooler. > > Sorry no help but could keep from asking. > > Good Luck I'll see you at the next Turbo bike owners club rally. > > Bob Buehler > -- > > On Thu, 30 Sep 1999 18:07:38 Rick wrote: > >> Subject: My turbo project > >> To: turbobike@natvideo.com > >> MIME-Version: 1.0 > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > >> > >> > >> For any who might be interested or can help... > >> > >> I chose to turbo my current bike instead of > >> getting the latest/greatest. A '91 VRF750. The fuel > >> system is going ok except attaching a fuel return line > >> to the tank. I have a hollow nut/bolt with a seal but > >> how can I keep the bolt inside the tank from spinning? > >> The area I can reach thru the top is too curved to get > >> a good seal. I'd prefer not to weld the tank. > >> > >> I couldn't find ANYONE to weld up the V4 headers. > >> Except for Buster who is "the man" for custom exhaust > >> systems... $700!! I did some welding years ago so I'm > >> going to rent a welder and try to do it myself. That > >> or > >> is there a decent way to "tack" the parts together for > >> fit-up and take it to a welder to get finished? > >> > >> The intercooler will never fit. > >> > >> The oil pressure where I plan to feed from is > >> 60-80psi. > >> Turbo's need ~40psi. > >> > >> I need to rotate the catridge 90 degrees for the > >> intake > >> and exhaust hookups to point in the correct direction > >> and still have good draining for the turbo. > >> Do I just use snap ring pliers to loosen and rotate > >> the > >> housings? > >> > >> Whew. Any suggestions on all these problems would be > >> greatly appreciated. > >> > >> Also, would anyone be interested in before/during/ > >> after pictures on a web page? > >> > >> Brian > >> > >> - without a bike until this works - > >> > >> ===== > >> > >> __________________________________________________ > >> Do You Yahoo!? > >> Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com > >> > > > > > > > HotBot - Search smarter. > http://www.hotbot.com >