Author Topic: ZX 14 TBs and my impression (Read 26798 times)

Son of Pappy · « **on:** January 07, 2012, 05:59:51 PM »

I dont see my self doing a dyno run, I'm really only interested in my impressions. There, got that out of the way.
Why? Because I want to do it, if it adds more top end great, if it doesnt and things suffer I can always reverse what I have done.

Heres my setup, '08 non ABS, AreaP full system, PCV and auto tune. I will share my MAP for anyone interested once I have everything dialed in.

A step by step has been done and from what I can tell the manual does a really nice job of how to. I'll share my impressions from a recovering back surgery, fair mechanicaly inclined rider.
So far I have the left side plastics off, tank off, left side TB grommets loose, and left side subframe bracket. So far nothing major. I should have the TBs off by this evening. Wish me luck.

ZG · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2012, 06:03:15 PM »

Pokey · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2012, 06:32:10 PM »

YOU'LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT!!!!!!!!

So Cal Joe · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2012, 07:26:48 PM »

O.K. whats a TB?

ZG · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2012, 07:30:09 PM »

Quote from: So Cal Joe on January 07, 2012, 07:26:48 PM

O.K. whats a TB?

throttle body

Snibbor · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:03:41 PM »

I'm sorry, what were we talking about

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:19:05 PM »

Quote from: ZG on January 07, 2012, 07:30:09 PM

throttle body

Where are my glasses???

So, out with the old, in with the new. So far no SNAFUs that I can tell. I swapped the C14 injectors into the ZX TBs, added some plumbing to make sync easier, used small zip ties to keep track of which tube was one and which was 4. I finessed the TBs back in place, still need to seat them, which will come after I get that (&&(%$@^^_(& plug re hooked to that itty bitty tab (if I had re read the manual I would have known to use a flat tip to release the tab). Getting the fuel line reattached should be easier then it was to remove. I think if all goes as good as the removal I may fire her up tonight. I will also be re routing my Gerbings plugs, may as well while everything is apart.

ZG, have you seen my glasses? I think I'm going blind

ZG · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:22:56 PM »

Quote from: Son of Pappy on January 07, 2012, 08:19:05 PM

ZG, have you seen my glasses? I think I'm going blind

Sorry bro, I asked my wife to hold it in a way that the kitchen light wouldn't glare on it, my bad...

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:23:59 PM »

Quote from: ZG on January 07, 2012, 08:22:56 PM

Sorry bro, I asked my wife to hold it in a way that the kitchen light wouldn't glare on it, my bad...

They sure are polished nicely

jjsC6 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:33:45 PM »

Sounds like an interesting install. Can't wait to hear the results.

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2012, 11:14:28 PM »

So, just for humor, why is it some of the biggest troubles involve ****? No, not those ZG, the ones on the TB boot clamps

So, I aint done yet, the back is about done. So far the biggest issue has been me, such as forgetting to lube up the lower boots BEFORE I get the TBs slid in, do it the first time, use a light coat of grease, CLP didnt work any better then dry. Make sure you hook up the fuel line BEFORE you wrestle the TBs on. Ensure all clamps are at thier max looseness, BEFORE you slide in the TBs. By far the most difficult portion was getting the TBs installed into the lower boots, even properly lubed up they were not easy. So, I am to the point of battery, tank, plastics, and a helmet. I wont be able to get to the remainder until tomorow eve, I have a bunch of fruit trees to prune for my father and I need to take advantage of the brief dry spell we are experiencing. This really isnt as hard as I am making it, I would rate it somewhere around a 6 or 7. I also learned I really need to up my lighting on the garage side of the shop.

Stay tuned for more, I've waited close to a year to do this, I'm going to double check everything before the plastic goes on. Time for a Crown and Coke

mikeboileau · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:34:54 AM »

Quote from: ZG on January 07, 2012, 07:30:09 PM

throttle body

Nice throttle body!

Pokey · « **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:53:28 AM »

Those throttle bodies need to be tweaked......just sayin.

Tim · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2012, 10:46:45 AM »

Quote from: Pokey on January 08, 2012, 09:53:28 AM

Those throttle bodies need to be tweaked......just sayin.

Who cares......? The throttle bodies still look usable to me.

Pokey · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2012, 11:55:30 AM »

Quote from: Tim on January 08, 2012, 10:46:45 AM

Who cares......? The throttle bodies still look usable to me.

I care......because they are begging to be tweaked!!!!!!

Tim · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2012, 12:29:53 PM »

I thought usable and tweaked were the same thing.....

roland · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2012, 04:12:35 PM »

Hope your throttle body change works as good as my Darkside/Cartire is working for me

Keep us informed on your progress.

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:28:08 PM »

Will do Roland, thanks for the beer

Spanky · « **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:20:13 AM »

Very curious to hear the results on this. Thanks for keeping us updated.

roland · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2012, 07:44:00 PM »

I was just poking a little fun

But really I hope your changeover goes well and Keep us informed.
Al

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