TurboBird

So after the cookies and all did your paperwork go through? How long does NC retain your bond? I guess compared to some other states NC is a walk in the park. Glad to hear it all worked out (assuming it did).

Also try Canton Racing Products. They list a 90 degree swivel adapter and matching remote mount. Canton also sold by Summit Racing at discount price. As for a 'kit' I'm thinking you will have to make up your own. Summit also carries connectors and hose that you can cut and fit to your requirement.

Canton makes a right angle filter adapter that might fit. They also have a remote filter mount. I have this arrangement on my Honda Blackbird engined 7 that I bought from Summit Racing, although I'm sure there are other sources. I'm assuming the Hyabusa has a 20mm mounting thread. You have many connection hose choices - good luck.

As I mentioned above my 7 was originally titled in Illinois so the transfer to NC seems to have been simpler than what you are going through. My 7 is an F2/7 kit I imported from the UK in 2001. My NC inspector suggested the 'Replica' title and I had no issue with that. I picked the 'Year' and went with 1962; and the model 'Lotus Super 7'. He took pictures of the car including a chassis plate (provided by F2/7 and riveted in place by me in 2001), motor S/N (mine is bike motor so no separate trans), and the VIN plate from Illinois. He issued an inspection report a couple of days later and that was it. Seems like the NC process may be somewhat variable depending on the inspector. Good luck.

My 7 was titled in NC in 2011 as follows: Year - 1962; Make - Replica; Model - Lotus Super 7. Unless things have changed you will have to work with an inspector from the NC DMV License & Theft Bureau. They should have an office at the same location that does drivers license testing near you in Asheville. My 7 was previously titled in Illinois so it may have been easier to do in NC than what you will have to go through. I'm sure you will need receipts for major components to show they were not stolen, etc. Anyway, they will issue you a VIN and eventually an inspection report that you can take to the tag office to apply for a title and get your tags. As a 'Replica' it should not be subject to NC inspection or emissions requirements (at least mine isn't). Stop in and visit with an inspector to get things started. Send me a private message if you want to discuss further. Good luck.

It's a little more complicated than just having the u-joint flange adapter. Even without a reversing box you will likely need a two piece drive shaft with center support in order to accommodate the odd alignment of the bike motor and the differential. Does anybody out there run a one piece driveshaft in their BEC 7?

I'm guessing at those speeds the Megabusa was turning 8k to 9k rpm; which I would say is outside of 'economy' range. My Blackbird powered seven has similar gearing and gets about the same mileage - but that's not the point is it.

I bought silicone hoses from these guys for my turbo. Resonable prices. Have had them on my seven for a couple of years with no issues. http://www.siliconeintakes.com

My BEC seven will be at the Historic races at Road America in mid-July.

I have Quaife reverse also. Holding up so far with 22k miles of 'street' driving. Has leaked since new - Quaife says that's gonna happen unless you install breather tube and recovery tank - I did not. Quaife also says ok to run on less than full level of lube. I put in about 50 ML of lube per year and just drive (usually about 2.5-3k miles/year) - I have an old garage and don't mind the oil drips. I believe the design is dog engagement in 'forward' position, so not much power loss. Reverse is geared and quite 'whiney' when in use. Most annoying feature is the almost 1/4 inch of lash it has that helps the car go into occassional 'death oscillations' under light throttle (no doubt contributed to by the light bike flywheel). Tricky to drive smoothly, but you get used to it. Let a friend try the car for the first time and they will quickly admire your advanced driving skills! But a few eye blurring 11k rpm run-ups through the gears make that all go away.

Hank, I turbo'ed my Blackbird BEC 4 years ago; I only street drive and have no reliability issues so far. I have a Quaife reverse box which has held up so far (~18k miles total, ~8k with the turbo) although I don't like the amount of lash it adds to the drive train. I'll be interested to see your reverse solution when you finish.

I have used Honda's synthetic blend 10W40 with my turbo Honda Blackbird motor for the past several years. I also have a Barnett carbon fiber clutch set and springs and have no clutch slippage with this oil. Runs about $7 per quart. I would stick with oils blended for bike engines that share the engine oil with the gear box and clutch.

I added a Hahn turbo kit to my Honda Blackbird BEC 4 years ago. It has terrific mid range grunt. I only street drive and have had no mechanical issues so far (average about 3k miles per year). My gearing/tire combo has the engine at 6k @ 70 mph. There is no boost at this speed unless you tip in with the throttle. Engine is otherwise stock. I run about 7 psi max boost, although Hahn says it can take up to 10. Performance with 7 psi is eye watering. Aquamist water injection system for charge cooling. Good luck

Should have, let me dig around in my pic folders. Hood/nose is one piece - pivots from the front. This is circa 2002 - pre-larger tires, pre-turbo

Here's my story: I imported a F27 Superblade kit from Steve Porter in the UK in 2001. It was a complete kit including all of the donor parts, wheels and tires to build a complete car. I also purchased a used '99 FI Honda Blackbird (CBR 1100XX) motor from Steve that was shipped in the crate along with the kit. Here are some specifics - IRS with Quaife LSD, rear disc brakes Quaife reverse box 205/50R15 Falken Azenis Sport Stock '99 Fuel Injected Honda Blackbird Hahn Racecraft Turbo kit Aquamist Water Injection System Davies-Craig electric water pump Klicktronic Solenoid Shifter with shift buttons on steering wheel Performance? Astounding! Importation of the kit was a little complicated but doable. Best to higher a broker to handle the paperwork. Took about 6 or 7 months to complete the kit. Getting it titled and licensed in Illinois was not too difficult, but took about 2 months to get through the paperwork and the onsite (at my home!) inspection. A special Illinois Secretary of State VIN was assinged and fixed to the engine bay area by the state officials who inspected the car. On the road since 2002 Had a scare from the Illinois EPA in 2004 who sent me an emissions test notice. Took a while but I finally convinced them that for emissions purposes the vehicle should be classified as a motorcyle; which are not tested in Illinois. Basically a street car and yes, it has the typical driveability quirks of BEC. Still, a blast to drive and blow by the unsuspecting at 11k RPM. [/img][img]http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/741622781_0190.RA2005R1JPG.JPG

Thanks for the welcome. I have owned a couple of English cars in the past and my friends have too. One of our observations is - "Only in England, where the containment of fluids is an inexact science". Don't even get me started on the "Prince of Darkness". Running a little short on time so I will relay the Turbobird story later.

I am new here but have had my Blackbird turbo BEC for almost 8 years. I have a Quaife reverse box mounted to the frame with a short drive shaft from the motor and a slightly longer shaft going back to the diff. The Quaife has leaked from the get go, and when asked they said it was ok to run with less oil! I have about 18k miles on the car and the reverse box has survived thus far. Don't care for the amount of lash it has (almost 1/4" between front and back flange) but Quaife said that was normal too.