Removed her heart...

[tmkaos]

Is that a custom exhaust?

Not custom.  It is the Akra race version for the XJR1300...  Marc Rittner sourced this from Europe.  It is quite cool and well made I believe.

RPM Randy is knocking it off I believe so we can have more like it for our domestic FJ crew.

Frank

Ahem...

I believe the correct term is "Reverse Engineering"...

[Flynt]

Ahem...

I believe the correct term is "Reverse Engineering"...

Sorry...  too many trips to China I guess.  Randy is actually making a header that is a multi segment 4-2-1 like the Akra, only more targeted for our bikes.  Mine is too far from the frame to fit under the chin fairing...  OK for me since I like the hooligan touch, but not engineered for the bike like Randy's stuff is.

No offense to Randy intended...

Frank

[tmkaos]

Don't worry i was just stirring the pot.. 

We all know Randy is A1 

[Pat Conlon]

Wow, Frank that is beautimus, I think that you have the first rubber mounted big block FJ in the world. Very cool.

The power sure is fun, huh? A 1350cc motor producing 100+ ft.lbs of torque is where it's at for street riding, that's for sure.

Watch your oil consumption while those rings seat. Don't freak out when you see how soon your gas tank goes empty. 

I wonder why you went with the XJR head? Was your old one knackered? IIRC Randy also lightened your crank.
Are you running the stock ignition? I'm sure Randy wired in a relay for more juice to your coils, that makes for a nice fat blue spark.

Let us know what your dyno numbers come in at.... Yea, let's get together in Sacto for a mini WCR this fall... I wanna drool on your bike.

[Alf]

I'm sure Randy wired in a relay for more juice to your coils, that makes for a nice fat blue spark.

More info, please 

[FJSpringy]

I'm sure Randy wired in a relay for more juice to your coils, that makes for a nice fat blue spark.

when we did the relay mod to my 92 FJ, volts to the coils went from a weakish 10 volts to over 12 volts and it made a noticeable difference.

[Tiger]

  That really is real 'Pride of ownership'... BRAVO-MAGNIFICO!!!!!!

      ....... TIGER .......

[Pat Conlon]

I'm sure Randy wired in a relay for more juice to your coils, that makes for a nice fat blue spark.

More info, please 

It's saved over in the Files: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=1755.0

[Alf]

Thanks, Pat

[racerman_27410]

lightened crank?   How much weight did they take off?

Here's mine...



it makes a huge difference in how fast the engine picks up (and drops) revs doesnt it?    Sounds like a cross between a chevy small block and a formula 1 car   


KOokaloo!

Frank

[Yamifj1200]

"I think that you have the first rubber mounted big block FJ in the world."



Nope Steve Conklin had one one in his 91 model several years ago.. IIRC

Eric M

[Flynt]

I wonder why you went with the XJR head?

XJR block, not head...  sorry 

IIRC Randy also lightened your crank.

Randy didn't touch my crank thank you...  he's not that kind of guy 

Actually, no lightened crank for me.  It makes a big difference I know, but I'm fine without the sudden deceleration and associated ball crush hazard...

I wanna drool on your bike.

Thanks for the warning...  I'll bring towels.   

Frank

[Flynt]

with the 1349cc pump you are going to need a couple size smaller main and pilot jets for the FCRs than what they are going to come with .....

Specifics here would be appreciated (size recommendations?)...  I'm going to lean her out a bit before riding much more, then ride for a while before the dyno tune.  As it is I'm getting 100mi out of a tank and Randy's concerned we're washing down the cyl walls with the excessive fuel. 

[Pat Conlon]

"I think that you have the first rubber mounted big block FJ in the world."

Nope Steve Conklin had one one in his 91 model several years ago.. IIRC

Eric M

That's right Eric, I forgot about Thor.... I wonder how he's doing.

Frank, do you recall the reason you had to rebuild Brutus? Was it excessive fuel washdown?

[racerman_27410]

I'll see if i can find my notes on what i wound up with for jetting the FCR's .... i'm sure i went down at least two sizes on the pilots and possibly three sizes on the mains.. the air and mixture screws are adjustable so you are good with those and the needle tapers are good...   i ran into the same fueling issues because the huge ass pistons suck a ton of fuel thru the stock jets..... a hundred miles to a tank sucks (literally) if your fuel stop is 105 miles away.

Pat,

yes cylinder wash was a big issue......i actually put the stock carbs back on in order to seat the new rings..... right now if i ride easy/touring i can get the fuel mileage into the 40's (highest ever was 42 mpg) but i average in the mid 30's on regular twisty mtn. roads (getting on it as much as the road will allow)........ about 150 miles to a tank with some fuel left over just in case....... it could be more but i have the rear of my FJ lifted so the amount of fuel available is reduced.


KOokaloo!

Frank