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Portable wide band air fuel meterLostmycage wrote:How voodoo?
Is that for a reader while tuning or are you adapting an EFI system to it (something suspicious about the timing of this and the EFI Blur - and it's components).
Nice job either way, that's nice and clean, looks factory made/designed.
Oh, I'm not disappointed about that. The 50cc scooter is just for around town. I have 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R that can do just about anything on the street that I need. Then there is the Pontiac Solstice when I want to cruise around on nice sunny day, top down, tunes on, have some lunch in Santa Barbara. And then there's the Triumph Sprint RS when I feel like a long ride up HWY 1 and having lunch by the bay in Monterey or maybe shorten the trip up a bit and stop at Napenthe just south of Big Sur. Nope, nothing sitting in the garage to be disappointed about.ScooterTrash wrote:Cocaine is a hell of a drugrsrider wrote:I thought this was going to be a thread about Dick Cheney getting a scooter. I'm disappointed.
And you bought a 50 so your disappointment is normal
I must have missed that thread, but ScooterTrash thought you were onto something:B-rad wrote:Funny how when I thought this was a good idea 6 months ago, everyone assaulted me over how bad of an idea it was. Is it because I am just not cool?![]()
Anyway...Good luck with it.
Are you going to be using one of the new NGK mini O2 sensors??
I don't see it as necessary for a stock engine, but when you start getting to the point where you have to worry about octane ratings, spark advance, cam advance, and running it on the very tipping point of this little engine, then yes, an O2 sensor would come in handy. It sounds like ST's going to use it as a setup tool and not an everyday component (nice plug, by the way).ScooterTrash wrote:wow, I have been out of the game too long. That would work great actually. Just make sure the bung it tall enough that only the tip sticks in the pipe and you'll be good to go. Wish it was wideband though.....B-rad wrote:I am looking at Ngk's new o2 sensor that is designed for scooters. It is tiny and probably won't impede airflow much. I figure with the prima pipe I should have enough increase in flow to accomodate any loss due to the tip being in the pipe. The sensor is the OZAS-S3 and it is itty bitty. They just came out with it not too long ago specifically for this type of application. I just want something in there that lets me know if I am about to hand grenade my motor.
No, I told you it would be more restrictive than it was worth and that narrow band sensors are inaccurate. While the mini one you found will work it will still be inaccurate.B-rad wrote:Funny how when I thought this was a good idea 6 months ago, everyone assaulted me over how bad of an idea it was. Is it because I am just not cool?![]()
Anyway...Good luck with it.
Are you going to be using one of the new NGK mini O2 sensors??
No dyno, maybe later when I can afford it. Only one dyno here and the guy is a Harley dicktoycoma98 wrote:With the wideband, are you gonna dyno it to find out what air/fuel ratio yields the most power?
What kind of wideband o2 sensor are you using? Mounted Gauge? Data log capabilities?
i think your or my computer has a bug I see it crawling i flicked at it and it wont go away. so i sprayed my computer with some raid .ScooterTrash wrote:No dyno, maybe later when I can afford it. Only one dyno here and the guy is a Harley dicktoycoma98 wrote:With the wideband, are you gonna dyno it to find out what air/fuel ratio yields the most power?
What kind of wideband o2 sensor are you using? Mounted Gauge? Data log capabilities?![]()
Wide band will only be run while tuning for new parts. Butt dyno for power
Using this
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcar ... t=0&page=1
Tuesday's come and gone...ScooterTrash wrote:More pics to come tuesday
I've done a fair bit more research. What I really disliked was the typical foam filter they sell for scooters which is a single ply 1/4in thick foam filter in a plastic cage. You may as well run an open carbLostmycage wrote:I thought you were against using a Uni filter?
This intrigues me. I definitely want to hear more when you come up with that.ScooterTrash wrote:I also have a design for an enclosure for weather protection and flow limiting for people who want to gain some performance without losing the fuel mileage. Although I probably wont use the housing I'll probably still make it and try it out
U-turn? The Buddy doesn't u-turnLostmycage wrote:This intrigues me. I definitely want to hear more when you come up with that.ScooterTrash wrote:I also have a design for an enclosure for weather protection and flow limiting for people who want to gain some performance without losing the fuel mileage. Although I probably wont use the housing I'll probably still make it and try it out
What are you going to use for the intake piping? I always figured if I went this route (the weather protection was always the show stopper for me) I'd go for a nice long intake for a more low end torque. I'd also thought about turning the carb around to get rid of the U-turn that it does, but that was on the Blur, not really any room to do it on the Buddy.
OK, not exactly a U-turn, but I was thinking of smoothing/straightening out the intake a bit and facing it forward... not seriously thinking about it, mind you. I bet there could be a little extra power to be had if the intake had a straighter path.ScooterTrash wrote: U-turn? The Buddy doesn't u-turnI'll most likely use 4 ply silicone tubing or PVC
If you have the Prima pipe installed, will adding a UNI filter provide that much more power (as long as you properly jet-up) over just doing the airbox mod and removing the snorkel? I know it would push a lot more air in, but would the "stock" Prima pipe be able to get that much air out?bigbropgo wrote:The uni filter has a pretty good chance of being protected in there. And it would muffle the sound of the raw power you have gained.
I've got my UNI installed on the end of the stock air tube and it hides nicely under the side panels. I've ridden it in heavy rain with no problems at all, so I'd call it protected from the weather.bigbropgo wrote:Not the whole carb but just the filter. They make a flexible tube that could help with fit issues when it comes to foam filters and aftermarket carbs. I am posting from my phone (no link) but scootercraft has them. I thought about this a while back not only for fit issues but protection from water and dirt. Plus for a time I wanted to strip or hide anything I could for a clean minimalist look.
I was being a bit sarcastic about the raw power comment. There is no such thing when it comes to a scooter. But there are improvements and enhancements. Lots of interweb propaganda leeds to the belief that insane power can be gained with a few shiny parts and an up-jet. The air box mod is a great way to supply the carb with all it needs. For the most part the pods just look cool. The noise will increase with a pod for sure. (This is all just my opinion of course )cheez37 wrote:If you have the Prima pipe installed, will adding a UNI filter provide that much more power (as long as you properly jet-up) over just doing the airbox mod and removing the snorkel? I know it would push a lot more air in, but would the "stock" Prima pipe be able to get that much air out?bigbropgo wrote:The uni filter has a pretty good chance of being protected in there. And it would muffle the sound of the raw power you have gained.
I dunno what you're talking about... insane power can be had with a few shiny parts, and an upjet... (and a die grinder, full tool set, machine lathe, bench vice, CNC cutting machine, valve compressor, and a LOT of time....)bigbropgo wrote:I was being a bit sarcastic about the raw power comment. There is no such thing when it comes to a scooter. But there are improvements and enhancements. Lots of interweb propaganda leeds to the belief that insane power can be gained with a few shiny parts and an up-jet. The air box mod is a great way to supply the carb with all it needs. For the most part the pods just look cool. The noise will increase with a pod for sure. (This is all just my opinion of course )cheez37 wrote:If you have the Prima pipe installed, will adding a UNI filter provide that much more power (as long as you properly jet-up) over just doing the airbox mod and removing the snorkel? I know it would push a lot more air in, but would the "stock" Prima pipe be able to get that much air out?bigbropgo wrote:The uni filter has a pretty good chance of being protected in there. And it would muffle the sound of the raw power you have gained.
Hate to break it to you but the stock airbox doesn't flow near what the pipe can put out. Also I may have figured out how to get more flow out of the Primabigbropgo wrote:I was being a bit sarcastic about the raw power comment. There is no such thing when it comes to a scooter. But there are improvements and enhancements. Lots of interweb propaganda leeds to the belief that insane power can be gained with a few shiny parts and an up-jet. The air box mod is a great way to supply the carb with all it needs. For the most part the pods just look cool. The noise will increase with a pod for sure. (This is all just my opinion of course )cheez37 wrote:If you have the Prima pipe installed, will adding a UNI filter provide that much more power (as long as you properly jet-up) over just doing the airbox mod and removing the snorkel? I know it would push a lot more air in, but would the "stock" Prima pipe be able to get that much air out?bigbropgo wrote:The uni filter has a pretty good chance of being protected in there. And it would muffle the sound of the raw power you have gained.
Yeah, break the muffler off like mine did and run with an open headerScooterTrash wrote:Hate to break it to you but the stock airbox doesn't flow near what the pipe can put out. Also I may have figured out how to get more flow out of the Primabigbropgo wrote:I was being a bit sarcastic about the raw power comment. There is no such thing when it comes to a scooter. But there are improvements and enhancements. Lots of interweb propaganda leeds to the belief that insane power can be gained with a few shiny parts and an up-jet. The air box mod is a great way to supply the carb with all it needs. For the most part the pods just look cool. The noise will increase with a pod for sure. (This is all just my opinion of course )cheez37 wrote: If you have the Prima pipe installed, will adding a UNI filter provide that much more power (as long as you properly jet-up) over just doing the airbox mod and removing the snorkel? I know it would push a lot more air in, but would the "stock" Prima pipe be able to get that much air out?
It's assembled now, just need my torque wrench and some exhaust studs and she is running. Checking the tune with the stock airbox tomorrow, full tune with Uni filter on wednesday - fridayaprilatlanta37 wrote:When it is finished, let's all scream, "It's alive. ALIVE!"
Hat's off to you, Voodoo Man. I'm still hoping that Dr. Pulley sliders will get my speedo to hit over 70mph even tho' I know I'll probably still be doing 63mph in real life.
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Heh, thats the part I hate, I have to clean up to pull my Canon 450d out or risk greasing up and expensive cameraScooterTrash wrote:All I have is a cell pic of the valve difference. Head looks the same otherwise. I always get too involved to worry about picturesKRUSTYburger wrote:eagerly awaiting photos.plus the hands get too dirty to touch the 20d
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