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Title: Tuning mod
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 07 June 2022, 04:46 AM
Just got a set of upgraded conrods wondering how much more power they'll give me  :cheers:
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: Hooli on Tuesday, 07 June 2022, 05:47 AM
Ahh variable compression, I believe they smooth the power curve out & stop 14s being so nasty & peaky in their delivery.
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: grog on Tuesday, 07 June 2022, 07:04 AM
Should spring into action now
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 07 June 2022, 03:19 PM
Try them out on Emmas' first . . .
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: GSXKING on Tuesday, 07 June 2022, 05:38 PM
That's obviously a high performance mod I've never seen before  :stir: :stir: :stir: :whatever:
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: Rynglieder on Wednesday, 08 June 2022, 02:18 AM
Misread the title, I thought it said turning mod and you'd PX'd the bike for a Lambretta  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: Horse on Friday, 10 June 2022, 04:51 PM
I heard the hot tip was to use an airbag in the spring and you can boost horsepower on the fly by adjusting air pressure, not sure if it's true ? Somone on here wil know !
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 11 June 2022, 02:53 AM
Quote from: horse on Friday, 10 June  2022, 04:51 PM
I heard the hot tip was to use an airbag in the spring and you can boost horsepower on the fly by adjusting air pressure, not sure if it's true ? Someone on here will know !

100% correct Horse.  :onya:  the airbag pressure is increased by a variable rate dial attached to the handlebars.  As pressure rises it increases the compression ratio which in turn signals the ECU to add octane boost to the fuel rail, giving significant boost in rwh.  I've heard of some guys getting 130 - 132 on the dyno through this inexpensive mod.    Why fit a turbo when this is available and much less expensive.
The local shop here fitting these systems is called Backyard Butchers, have a google . . .
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Saturday, 11 June 2022, 10:31 AM
Quote from: seth on Tuesday, 07 June  2022, 04:46 AM
Just got a set of upgraded conrods wondering how much more power they'll give me  :cheers:

Thought I was on the "Landrover repair and maintain forum" for a minute....
Title: Re: Tuning mod
Post by: grog on Saturday, 11 June 2022, 04:21 PM
The other version with progressive spring much better, absorbs the firing strokes, hardly know the motor is running. A bit harder to start, always need a can of compression handy.