Hey, Guys,
We recently acquired this nice little Hayabusa-powered Roadster:
Currently, it has a 1.3L turbo Hayabusa motor, but we also want to build a second motor in the above engine range to run it in a different class. We have a bone stock 2009 motor in like new condition that will serve as the base for this new build.
We are looking for input from you all, whom we consider the experts in this field (having seen your bikes perform at the Mojave Mile!) on the best options for displacement, turbo size, etc. for the Roadster. The car weighs in at just over 2000 pounds and with the current motor making around 380 HP it is a (barely) 200 mph car, having run 195 on it's last pass before breaking a header and ending the pass early. For the new motor, reliability is a higher priority than horsepower, but we would like to run, at least initially, in the 500-600 HP range.
As you all know, Bonneville was a total loss this year, so we could not attempt a "red hat" run, but we are looking ahead for next year. We welcome all input and suggestions, publicly or privately, on our inquiry.
This car will definitely run at the Magnum next April, in prep for the El Mirage and Bonneville season for 2015. Our 400 HP Gixxer bike will also debut at the Magnum, with our favorite Chief of Tech, Blaine Spendlove, over the seat. You guys are like family to us, and we hope to learn from you on this.
Mike B.
