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| posted on December 28th, 2011 at 08:20 PM |
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cam is in and dialled,
pistons are notched some more,
heads are done, exhausts ported and new springs.
Berg exhaust has arrived today, 2 1/8", but will modify.
Waiting on some new rods from pauter.
Lots to do before Feb:
Engine,
Dyno,
Fresh trans,
test and tune.
Lose another 5KG.
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on December 28th, 2011 at 08:58 PM |
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Lose another 5KG.
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The morning constitution will do that... 
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 07:51 AM |
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On closer inspection, the Berg exhaust was not up to their former reputation, so began from scratch.
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 08:12 AM |
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 10:05 AM |
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Looks nice DB.
So there was nothing you could do with the berg pipes?
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 11:35 AM |
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I've heard that.... Aren't the headers made by Phoenix for them?..... The quality control is not like it used to be.... Sad..... Just bought some
stuff off the BERG's last week.... Hose's and such.... Hope they are still the best out there.
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 08:16 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Looks nice DB.
So there was nothing you could do with the berg pipes?
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I am sure they would have worked fine,
but I needed to extend the tubes to clear my fuel pump, and this would have put everything too far rearward.
Also, the collector is quite ugly on the inside, with lots of mig weld.
The tubing is also only .040" thick,
so by the time I did all the mods, I thought it would be best to start from scratch with .062" wall tubes. I did use a part of the stinger though.
$720 and 8 weeks wait is a lot for a stinger.
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 08:46 PM |
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Dave-what are you using the new crank trigger for?What system is it firing?
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| posted on January 8th, 2012 at 11:07 PM |
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| Quote: | $720 and 8 weeks
wait is a lot for a stinger.
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Ouch!!!
For next time you build one Dave, these guys sent me out rolled megs, flanges, etc, for my bike. Nice people to deal with.....
http://www.coneeng.com/conical_products.html
Just in case you don't have your own favourite supplier.
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| posted on January 9th, 2012 at 06:54 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Dave-what are you using the new crank trigger for?What system is it firing?
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Now using the MSD powergrid system.
Just to clarify, the $720 was the cost including delivery of the entire Berg 2 1/8" exhaust.
In the end I only used the stinger and part of one J tube.
Thanks for the link modnrod, that will help next time!
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| posted on January 9th, 2012 at 10:40 AM |
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Some good spark happening there 
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| posted on January 10th, 2012 at 01:09 PM |
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Hey Dave,
Before you order anything else from the States let me know what it is and maybe I can save you some money. Mike
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| posted on January 10th, 2012 at 03:00 PM |
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The freight is the big killer these days Mike.... USPS is just as exy at UPS or FedEx now....
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| posted on January 11th, 2012 at 02:55 AM |
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I know that is the truth, shipping on some parts I ordered from Ron Lummis was half the cost. Mike
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| posted on January 11th, 2012 at 07:09 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Hey Dave,
Before you order anything else from the States let me know what it is and maybe I can save you some money. Mike
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Thank you for the offer Mike, that is very kind of you.
In all fairness to the Bergs,
the cost to me on freight for this exhaust was only $140.
In fact, they stuck with their quote,
and it actually cost THEM another $100,
because the box was too large for USPS, and it had to go on FEDEX.
I have to say that despite this Berg exhaust being a little ugly,
and delivery was 2 months instead of the 2 weeks they told me,
they were the only company that could deliver a 2 1/8 system.
There were other companies I tried, but in the end all that occured was a 2 month delay.
I should not have been so lazy initially
and just done what I did anyway.
With regard to freight costs,
most good US companies
are trying to ONLY charge their COST on freight,
because the have the foresight not to screw over the customer,
and thus get returned business.
Some businesses both here in Australia and USA,
are too short sighted to see that
poor service, and also 'profit taking on freight costs' ensures no repeat business.
Here are some businesses I have dealt with recently that are VERY GOOD with their service, and have a very competitive freight bill.
Pauter Machine Company USA
Mick Motors Brisbane,
(although I wish their yearly break was not til the 16th Jan!)
Bergs,(bit slow though)
Weddle,
Summit,
Best Mufflers Melbourne
Performance Metals Sydney
Performance Wholesale Brisbane
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That's mad Alan.
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| posted on January 11th, 2012 at 07:50 AM |
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I'll second performance wholesale Brisbane. Got all my speed low fittings, braided hose, dzus fasteners, breather tank and roll bar padding from them
with a abn. Good service I thought!
Cheers Dave!
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| posted on January 11th, 2012 at 09:54 AM |
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If you order anything else from Summit Racing , order it from the McDonough, GA store (1-770-288-3200) and ask for Mike Chambers. Mike races with me
and has given me nice discounts. He will cut you a better deal than anyone else. Mike
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| posted on January 11th, 2012 at 12:01 PM |
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That's a good list Dave. I can add a couple that I've been using for years too (some for bikes and V8 dinosaurs, sorry!).
Summit (just LOVE that online catalogue!)
Cone Engineering
Part Shark (if you have Yamaha/Suzuki/Can Am gen parts needed, go here)
MPS (Motorcyle Performance Specialties)
JP Cycles (especially if you love your Harley accessories)
Also years ago, I always had good service from CB Performance, and especially Aircooled.net, not sure if they're still that way now though.
Not quite as long ago as when I had a Direct Connection account number however (now I'm showing my age!).
USPS seems to be the best for most stuff that's not too big.
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| posted on February 1st, 2012 at 02:44 PM |
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http://youtu.be/xDGBBnZVzV8
Fuel tuning:
Ignition tuning:
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| posted on February 1st, 2012 at 07:05 PM |
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I'm loving it Dave
Max power at 8000rpm ... mmmm ... sweet
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| posted on February 1st, 2012 at 09:55 PM |
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Sweet as DB
Thanks for your time today
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| posted on February 1st, 2012 at 10:08 PM |
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I like I like..... Is that fuel standoff above the throttle bodies ? I don't fully under stand how that would happen in your case - it's mech
injection right ? Wonder what the mist is otherwise ?
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| posted on February 1st, 2012 at 10:29 PM |
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You can also get fuel standoff on EFI as well, the late model Ducati's with shower injectors (mounted at end of runner tube) can also get it at some
revs.
It's just due to the pulsing in the intake, whether it's carbs or injection, at some tuning revs the air-fuel mix will create standoff.
I'd love to look into a window into a tunnel ram plenum one day........
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| posted on February 2nd, 2012 at 07:11 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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You can also get fuel standoff on EFI as well, the late model Ducati's with shower injectors (mounted at end of runner tube) can also get it at some
revs.
It's just due to the pulsing in the intake, whether it's carbs or injection, at some tuning revs the air-fuel mix will create standoff.
I'd love to look into a window into a tunnel ram plenum one day........
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Have a look on you tube,
even formula one have, and USE the stand off to their advantage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2jTKNHNr8g&feature=related
Mine is still a little excessive,
but these are the little things I like to tinker with.
I had to retard the cam a bit to improve piston to valve clearance,
so if I can close the inlet valve a little sooner that may improve the stand off.
...but that means thicker pistons, and more time on the mill. love it!
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| posted on February 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 PM |
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Dave - you are awesome, an inspiration to the mad scientist in us all !!!
How much better in 250atw than the last setup ?
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| posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 02:00 PM |
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About 30 odd hp from memory.
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| posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 07:32 PM |
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Nice.... Happy days !
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| posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 08:53 PM |
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Way to go Dave, looks and runs great, Mike
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| posted on February 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 PM |
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250.4 at the wheels I reckon?
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| posted on February 4th, 2012 at 07:11 AM |
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When I first changed to these heads it had only 218.2,(and 222 at Leon's dyno(Mania))
which I was disappointed with considering the heads flowed over 300cfm @25",
When I last dynoed with these heads, with bigger duration cam and better ignition it had 229 atw
Now it has 250.4, with even bigger cam and better exhaust.
For comparison, with my old heads on this engine, it had 220.4atw and ran a 10.93@122.31.
My old engine(from 2005 to 2008), with much less cylinder head flow had 220.8 and ran 11.00@121.47.
Car weight has always been 1785lbs(810kg?) (or more, added alternator , msd and fat)
and gearing for 1/4 mile about 8300 to 8400 through the finish.
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