Install forged pistons & valve springs over 250, and rods and stainless exh valves over 300 in my opinion - assuming that the tuneup is safe. I ran 300hp on stock rods with no problems. 4 qts of Rotella synthetic.
What is the point of failure on these motors?
Everybody,
I have an 08 ZX10 that I am really considering turbocharging this winter. Without getting in to too many details of my plans (that would take a couple of paragraphs) I was curious around what horsepower these things fail, and what component gives out. Also, are these motors internally the same as the 04-07? I believe it was Wiseco, but I saw one company that sold pistons and listed them as being 04-08 ZX-10R.
I have an 08 ZX10 that I am really considering turbocharging this winter. Without getting in to too many details of my plans (that would take a couple of paragraphs) I was curious around what horsepower these things fail, and what component gives out. Also, are these motors internally the same as the 04-07? I believe it was Wiseco, but I saw one company that sold pistons and listed them as being 04-08 ZX-10R.
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I used a PTE SCM5027, a 50 trim TO4E / T3 hybrid. On the big side, but very streetable with the .48 stg II turbine wheel. I'm switching to a PTE 6262SP, race only.
IMHO, choose according to how much power you want to make 2 years from now. Get a bit bigger compressor than you think you need. These motors don't come alive until 6500, don't limit yourself to turbos that spool at 4200.
IMHO, choose according to how much power you want to make 2 years from now. Get a bit bigger compressor than you think you need. These motors don't come alive until 6500, don't limit yourself to turbos that spool at 4200.
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