T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:09 AM |
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BEC - Which Engine ?
In the not too distant future I will be buying one of the following cars...
MK Midi
Mk Indy
My choice would be the Midi as I like the weight over the back.
The demonstrator has the ZX12 engine, reasonably easy to get hold of and slightly lower price compared to a hayabusa .
However I want to turbocharge it, and most of the "kits" on the market are for the Busa.
Anyone here done a ZX12?, Or can I be pointed at some threads please with home grown turbo installations on bike engines.
thanks
Ivan
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eznfrank
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:13 AM |
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Holeshot can do you upto a 300ish bhp turbo kit for the ZX12. TBH though I'd drive it first if I were you, it'll be plenty fast enough
for most.
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Major Stare
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:21 AM |
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^^^^ wot he said.
You'll have enough go for track and road without a turbo.
Plus... more reliability.
I went for the R1 and love it 
Jon "FISH"
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T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:22 AM |
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Will look at Holeshot thanks...
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eccsmk
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:31 AM |
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it would be worth while sending imp paul a u2u as im sure he has just done a turbo zx12
after speaking to him in the past he definately knows his stuff and the right places to source information
HTH
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T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:35 AM |
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I was swayed toward the more torquier ZX & Busa engine, I could do with a drive of a few different types before I commit.
R1 prices are also easier on the pocket.
I am still reading as much as I can on the subject, definately want bike engine (noisy & light).
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T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:39 AM |
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I was swayed toward the more torquier ZX & Busa engine, I could do with a drive of a few different types before I commit.
R1 prices are also easier on the pocket.
I am still reading as much as I can on the subject, definately want bike engine (noisy & light).
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:41 AM |
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if you put your location up someone near you might be able to take you out in one of theirs
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T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 10:23 AM |
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Location added, any takers ?
Any build threads on the subject , post me a link please . Engine builders/tuners /parts etc .
Thanks for the replies folks..
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imp paul
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 10:29 AM |
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this is a good place to start http://www.bigccracing.com/shop/product.asp?idproduct=271&source=thumb 
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imp paul
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 10:31 AM |
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also here top parts http://zxzone.com/ zx12r can give 600bhp if you want it to
[Edited on 26/7/09 by imp paul]
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jase380
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 10:35 AM |
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I went out in the Midi demonstrator on friday afternoon, get over to maltby and have a go, it's insanely quick as it is, think it would scare me
to death with a turbo on !!
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imp paul
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 10:36 AM |
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this chap ray he is very very good with zx12r turbo s he has helps me with mine http://www.debben.co.uk/index.html
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Guinness
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 01:02 PM |
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Ivan
Come along to the NE7ER's monthly meeting at the Church Mouse in Chester-le-Street.
We meet there about 7pm onwards on the last Wednesday of the month, so this month it will be next week on the 29th.
If the weather is good we usually have a dozen or so cars there.
Not much in the way of BEC's though, usually just me and very occasionally a ZX9R powered car.
Personally I'd be starting off with the ZX12, and getting it road legal, then upgrading to a turbo.
Hope you go for the Midi, as when I saw it at Stoneleigh it looked really nice.
Cheers
Mike
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T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 03:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
Ivan
Come along to the NE7ER's monthly meeting at the Church Mouse in Chester-le-Street.
We meet there about 7pm onwards on the last Wednesday of the month, so this month it will be next week on the 29th.
If the weather is good we usually have a dozen or so cars there.
Not much in the way of BEC's though, usually just me and very occasionally a ZX9R powered car.
Personally I'd be starting off with the ZX12, and getting it road legal, then upgrading to a turbo.
Hope you go for the Midi, as when I saw it at Stoneleigh it looked really nice.
Cheers
Mike
Thanks for that Mike,
Will make a note of the venue for future reference.
Almost definately set on a Midi ZX12, still need to see it and make my decision. But pics at the moment are fairly scant, seeing as theres only one to
look at.
I have family in Texas , so Gucci parts are easy to get hold of and shipped to me free , taking advantage of the dollar etc...hence the turbo
interest.
I have dabbled quite a bit with my Saab Turbo, hence Im turbo addicted,
I love them....
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imp paul
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 03:22 PM |
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here is a zx12r doing some busa bashing haha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ9yO_WA0CI
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T66
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 03:45 PM |
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Im travelling to Stourport monday to collect a rollcage for my Niva...
All being well I intend dropping in on MK on the return leg for a look at the Midi.
Paul the links are spot on, zx zones toys are extensive.
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