Turbo reliability question

[Vindaloobeast]

I have a 2007 Busa with low miles..less than 8k and as I have some money coming in August Im considering a turbo kit. As Im in the UK I will probably go for a Holeshot racing kit either stage 2 or 3. Jack has a good rep here and I know Im in pretty safe hands but I wanted to know how safe I am with standard rods at 450bhp ? Money is tight but Im not going to compromise for the sake of saving a bit more to do the job properly. The bike will be a street bike and not used for racing so in all probability I could just go for st2 and be happy. I would like a stubby exhaust set up and ultimately I dont want any problems because Im rubbish with spanners..!

Whats the story for a Turbo newbie..?

Vindy.

 

[BA BUSA]

Stock rods won't handle 450hp...only about 300hp...get a set of Carillo's
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[Vindaloobeast]

Thats it then. Anything else..?

 

[BA BUSA]

Be patient...you will get some more responces.
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[dadofthree]

I think you're gonna need more than connecting rods, maybe head gasket and bolts also, but the experts will be along.

 

[071300r]

call greg smith or e-mail him at boost by smith.com

 

[Vindaloobeast]

Choice is limited in the UK so there are only a couple of reputable places really to go to.

Something I did wonder about was is it better to run the stand-alone boost controllers ? Rods are a pretty good insurance policy so thats pencilled in.

Vindy.

 

[Stainless Steve]

For 450hp Holeshot list a stage 3 kit, they have carrillos as an optional extra.. at that power they are not an option.
The stage 3 kit seems to have everything covered but it's £5500 fitted (probably plus VAT) Do you really need that much power? The stage 2 will give you about 350hp for £3500, for road use that should scare the ****e out of you!
You'll still want the carrillos though.
I'd add a heavy duty output shaft £350, you'll probably fancy a boost gauge too.
Good luck with it though mate.
I'm currently turboing my Westfield race car, I'm aiming at about 370hp... I'm in Kent, where are you based?

 

[Vindaloobeast]

Im in Gloucester. The stage 2 would be fine Im sure. I dont want any grief with the bike which I why Im trying to plan it carefully or balance it off against traditional tuning. Its a road bike and I have no intention of racing it other than a rare RWYB event. It wont do any more than 5,000 miles a year either so that will help.

Biggest issue for me will be insurance..!

Vindy.

 

[POWERHOUSE]

Rods- Wossner or Carrillo; turbo pistons - Wossner; cylinder studs - ARP; valve springs- Carpenter or APE, 60-65 lbs; heavy duty output shaft, oil pump gear, undercut transmission, .080" spacer plate, Cometic gaskets. That will be good for 400+ hp . . .

 

[Vindaloobeast]

What is the spacer plate for..?

Vindy.

 

[RYC1966]

To lower compression...I believe. Would you change the cams or add the adjustable sprokets? I am considering some of these things myself...that is why I fnd this interesting.

 

[POWERHOUSE]

What is the spacer plate for..?

Vindy.

The cylinder spacer plate goes with the Wossner turbo pistons on a Gen 1 to put the compression at 9:1. And yes, you would want the adjustable cam sprockets to degree your cams, and some really good clutch springs, like the best APE, or a lockup clutch. And a slave support . . .