Turbocharge your VMAX?

[TURBOVMAX]

Well, if Mike, Sean, and I all have covers that we can use for the next month or so, then it looks like we may only need 1 cover. (Gary, are you doing your own cover, or do you need yours done as well?) I have a local guy that has done a fair amount of fabrication for me... he has a knee mill, lathe, full engine machining center. His name is Tony Stewart and he builds stock car chassies (his name is a little ironic) and he has raked my frame, done some swing arm modifications for me, and is a pretty good welder..... plus he is pretty cheap!!!!!! Gary, if you can send me a part number for the bung that you are wanting to use, I'll get a few on order.

Do we want to remove the stators from the cover before any machining/welding is done? I know some of the philips head screws can be a bear to get out at times.

Lets keep up the communication and we'll see if we can't get this taken care of ASAP.

Thanks,

Jeff

I'm all set with a cover Jeff... going to drain back down to the billet pan. I would like to have one of the modified stator covers sent to me. Going to try to bring the exhaust plumbing in real close to the engine... don't want to find that I didn't leave enough clearance in that area for the hose etc.

You should take the stator out of the covers before the weld job. I'd bring them all down to shop and have them glass beaded before you have the bungs welded to them. Then you can have them painted, powder coated, chromed or polished afterwards. The welder will thank you and charge you less if the covers are very clean... no oil in the material.

The stator screws will come out easy if you use a (hammer type) hand impact driver... probably most of you have one. If you don't have one... there are plenty of them out there http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...=hand+impact+driver&_sacat=See-All-Categories

The best place to purchase the fittings/hose is Speedway Motors... best prices. Here's the direct link for fittings... part number is (link) Item #: 6177206 That's AN6

 

[TURBOVMAX]

Well, got the turbo all pulled apart today and it naturally would be the dynamic seal! :bang head: On the up side, they sell a rebuild kit for them will all the parts to make it a carbon seal for about 70 bucks, so I will have a virtually new turbo for around 200 bucks. Should be starting to fab up an intake this week I hope.

Not too bad... good they have the kit.

 

[TURBOVMAX]

We can get some machining work done here too. Maybe someone can do the first one and we can duplicate it here easily enough after that.

Sean

Hi Sean,

Looks like Jeff is going to coordinate. The picture I put up pretty much shows the position of the fitting. I would suggest you all just send the covers to him to get them done together.

 

[TURBOVMAX]

There is a machine shop close by that I've used a couple times. They are don't have the quickest turn around time and usually not cheap. I have been dealing with a local pc shop that has decent turnaround.

I can stop in this week and see what they would charge if there is any interest.

On another note, my bike will be down for a month yet so, I can just use my cover instead of shipping cores.

Mike, Don't know about the finish stuff powder coat. Does Jeff's proposal sound good to you?

I'm going to post some more questions this evening... off to work now. You all have a good day!

 

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Mike, Don't know about the finish stuff powder coat. Does Jeff's proposal sound good to you?

I'm going to post some more questions this evening... off to work now. You all have a good day!

I am fine with that.

Jeff, If you are willing to take this on I can ship my cover to you to have the bung installed.

 

[hubeerjw]

If people want to send me thier covers with the stators removed, I will be more than happy to glass bead them and prep them for machining/welding. I do have a cover off a Venture 1300 that already has the paint/clearcoat removed, and have another extra cover that we can also use. If anyone wants to keep their own cover in stock condition, just let me know and I will simply sell you my extra cover for cheap.

I'll try to get the bungs on order ASAP (and I'll prob try to order some caps as well.

Gary, are you plannning on just using a straight 6AN fitting into the bung? I just want to make sure you aren't using an elbow in case there are clearance issues with the installation.

Also.... does anyone want any additional crankcase ventallation? We can do a few things here.... A hose-barbed oil fill cap in place of the stock cap (Morley should have these on hand) or valve cover vents..... Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[wildweasel_pt]

You guys be careful welding the bung to the stator cover, better to bolt it to a thick sheet of metal before weld otherwise its gonna warp when welding thus making a bad seal when installing...

 

[hubeerjw]

If this is a big concern, I have a set of junk cases that I can put together and bolt the stator cover to... should keep things straight.

 

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I have a barbed adapter for the oil fill cap so I am good there.

If additional ventilation through the valve covers would be beneficial, I am open to do that.

Not sure what everyones thoughts are on achieving a breather thru the valve cover. I am wondering if it would be possible to just drill a hole in the cover and insert a fitting that has a sealing washer on the inside. Something similar to a bulkhead fitting. Not sure if there would be enough clearance under the valve cover for something like that though.

Like this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-220882B/?rtype=10

 

[TURBOVMAX]

I have a barbed adapter for the oil fill cap so I am good there.

If additional ventilation through the valve covers would be beneficial, I am open to do that.

Not sure what everyones thoughts are on achieving a breather thru the valve cover. I am wondering if it would be possible to just drill a hole in the cover and insert a fitting that has a sealing washer on the inside. Something similar to a bulkhead fitting. Not sure if there would be enough clearance under the valve cover for something like that though.

Like this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-220882B/?rtype=10

Mike it's fine to start off with the venting done with the barbed fitting on the oil fill. Just keep in mind that when that clutch is spinning up to 10K it's pumping that oil mist in the crank case. I'll do up a set of valve covers and we can try them on someones bike and see if it makes a difference.

I do know from racing the methanol bike that I went from oil everywhere... to hardly any in the catch can... venting higher in the engine. Lets try 1 and see.

 

[TURBOVMAX]

If people want to send me thier covers with the stators removed, I will be more than happy to glass bead them and prep them for machining/welding. I do have a cover off a Venture 1300 that already has the paint/clearcoat removed, and have another extra cover that we can also use. If anyone wants to keep their own cover in stock condition, just let me know and I will simply sell you my extra cover for cheap.

I'll try to get the bungs on order ASAP (and I'll prob try to order some caps as well.

Gary, are you plannning on just using a straight 6AN fitting into the bung? I just want to make sure you aren't using an elbow in case there are clearance issues with the installation.

Also.... does anyone want any additional crankcase ventallation? We can do a few things here.... A hose-barbed oil fill cap in place of the stock cap (Morley should have these on hand) or valve cover vents..... Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Jeff

Yes caps too! Think I can get away with a straight... worst case a 45. See the reply for Mike about the venting. Have a good one!

 

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Well, if its something that is going to be beneficial I would rather do it now than regret it later. Any chances something like that fitting I linked to would work or are we looking at weding an adapter on the valve cover?

 

[TURBOVMAX]

Let me see exactly how much clearance we have there and I'll let you know.

 

[one2dmax]

OK, someone (maybe Jeff) just let me know what I need to send and i'll get it done. Should have enough spare covers for now (just got done taking apart 20 or so engines to get my shop organized a little bit).

Sean

 

[hubeerjw]

Here is what I am planning on ordering:

6 of http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-220640B/

and

6 of http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Male-Aluminum-Weld-Bung-Fittings,5795.html

Is everyone o.k. with the black cap?

 

[one2dmax]

Get me two extra Jeff (I need to vent this reaper and another build we have going). Unless the venting is better somewhere else (like the valve covers you mentioned)?

Sean

 

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Is everyone o.k. with the black cap?

Yep

 

[blvdblaster1200]

Just got the pm you guys were on here planning things so count me in for the caps-stator cover mod too.i have a spare cover.off t work now ill post back later,mike

 

[hubeerjw]

All,

Things may be changing slightly with the whole stator cover project. We accepted an offer on our house, and we are moving into the new house sooner than expected. My wife is due with boy #2 on April 11th, so I think it is best if I let Sean handle this modification. I think I could get it done, but I don't want to risk it, and Sean will probably be able to take better care of us anyway.

I'll let Sean give you the details about when/where to send the covers, but this is something we will want to get on in the next few weeks I'm guessing.

Thanks, and sorry to not come through for you guys.

Jeff

 

[one2dmax]

Mail your covers to:
Sean Morley
5811 S. Preston Trail
Derby Ks. 67037

Try to engrave on the inside of the cover with your last name if you would. Also, email me at [email protected] with your return address.

Just like Gary is doing for us I will do the same and get this done at no charge for this initial group buy. Once we get all of this sorted out we can start working on a cost for future kits.

Sean