Turbo comparison ride

[onrof]

Hey Mike, I was told you might have this sitting on a shelf still....I'm searching for a discontinued Weisco piston for 1995-1997 Vmax 800. stamped 2360ps on top and stamped 2359 underneath. It is a stock bore replacement. Hoping someone may have it sitting on a shelf or drawer. I installed them in my sled 5 years ago and need a replacement without having to buy 4 new yamaha pistons. Call me at 269.369.8629 or email onrof@hotmail.com

 

[kip]

Onrof... come on... just a little humor.... beyond selling, the forum is also used for entertainment and most important fun... a food friend has just put together a new lake race cpr... look to take it for a ride... maybe a front mount is in my future as well...

 

[The Hammer]

What if you happen to roll one over would the turbo push into the fuel tank??. and BOOOM...I also like the idea of a front mount but I think for safety a aluminum tank should be required. Also on the 2006 its going to be a choir to fit the front mount and make it look neat and clean. I hope it can be done, I would prefer a front mount if all these issues were adressed.

 

[Buckeye]

The turbo sits under the bar that supports the steering column, so roll over shouldn't be a problem. My McXpress front mount came with an aluminum tank. I agree the tank should be aluminum. Those headers get red hot. I am not aware of any problems with the plastic tanks, but the extra cost of the aluminum is worth it to me.

 

[Big-zig]

I have a front mount on my '03 Mtn - started out as a MCX and went bigger with the turbo. I've had a fire, caused by cracked down pipe. I was very happy that I had the aluminum tank - I think the plastic one would have melted for sure. The race gas in the tank was boiling as it was. The crack created a blow-torch effect and blew right thru my aluminum heat shielding. Very scary and ugly situation. Kip's fire suit idea wasn't so bad...

 

[powder muncher]

I have worked a lot with aluminum tanks in aircraft , They crack rather often. One would be better of to use the plastic tank and bond a aluminum sheet on it around the turbo area.
Or go super charger.