AEROCHARGER Spyder Turbo Kits

[Boost]

Hey guys/gals, We finally got around to joining the Spyderlovers after releasing our turbo kit to the market. Big thanks to Lamont helping us sponsor the forums.

Our History:
In 1976 our turbomachinery engineers wanted to improve on the design of conventional turbochargers and eliminate turbo lag from the equation. The end result was the Aerocharger which utilizes exhaust gases in the most efficient way possible to build boost instantly. This was achieved through a Variable Area Turbine Nozzle (VATN) design for the turbine section. VATN is a series of variable-vanes that optimize the flow area of the turbine by adapting to the exhaust gases. By doing this, the turbine wheel is able to operate at peak efficiency throughout a wide RPM range, something that has never been achieved before.



A unique self-contained oil system was also created for the Aerocharger which lubricates the ball bearings in a fine mist of oil. Since the oiling system is separate from the engine, a proper lubricant can be used for the precision ball bearings instead of using oil formulated for engines. This differs from conventional turbochargers that use a flooded bearing system which rely upon the engine’s lubrication system. By avoiding the use of a flooded design a virtually frictionless, self-contained bearing lubrication system was achieved.



Low rolling resistance coupled with a low-mass rotating assembly and VATN technology is why turbo-lag is virtually non-existent with the Aerocharger®. This also eliminates the need for a turbo timer as the bearings are low drag and hot oil cannot cook the bearings like conventional turbos. Therefore hot shut-downs are not longer and issue and a turbo timer is another component you will not have a need to purchase. A further advantage of this self-contained lubrication system is the fact that the turbo is no longer reliant upon being lubricated by the engine itself. There are no high pressure or lines or seals to fail and reduced oil leakage into the engine for low particulate emissions. This also allows for more mounting options to be available for the turbo including both horizontal and vertical installations



More info can be found here: ----------Aerocharger Technology Page----------


Enough about us, moving on to our Spyder turbo kit. At first we didn’t think there would be a big enough market to justify us building a kit for these bikes. But after seeing the cult following these bike have created, we couldn’t help but get involved. We certainly like the bold design of these bikes, but even more so we like the design of the exhaust which makes it perfect for a turbo conversion.



We decided to maintain the factory double-wall header pipes for heat management and ease of installation. With that out custom ceramic-coated down-pipe slides right into the factory location, which puts the turbo where the base of the factory muffler would be. Exiting out the turbo is our ceramic-coated muffler section. Already bought a custom exhaust for your Spyder? Chances are you can have a local exhaust shop cut and weld it onto our system if you like. Otherwise you can enjoy our stealth black muffler, which is arguably the best sounding exhaust for the Spyder.



Up front we have our custom air box and blow-off valve assembly. All designed for the best throttle response and drivability. You can also see the Aero-Commander fuel control box here. The Aero-Commander comes pre-tune with a fuel map but also allows for fine-tuning and on-the-fly adjustments to ensure you get your Spyder dialed-in to your specific riding style, elevation, local fuel quality, etc.



All of our intake side components are black powder-coated aluminum. Our air boxes & intercoolers are TIG welded in-house and all pipes are bead-rolled for a snug & secure fit.



All of our exhaust side components are satin black ceramic-coated for the best heat management and a stealth look. Even our turbos are black ceramic coated.



On top we have an AEM’s digital wide-band oxygen sensor gauge displaying your air/fuel ratio in real-time with both a digital and “analog” output in one gauge. Opposite the AEM is a VDO 0-15psi boost gauge to let you know when to hold on tight.



All in all this is one of our favorite kits. It’s a clean package with great results. You can expect 130-140wp with ease at 6psi with plenty of room to grow. We can also cater to those who have custom motor builds and may need a bigger turbo. Just give us a call and we can get a turbo matched to your engine.

[Firefly]

Man that looks SHARP!

[ntxYguy2009]

welcome
Very professional looking implementation!

David

[SpyderWolf]

welcome

Outstanding introduction to the technology behind your product, and it appears to be of great quality as well.

Thankfully, we already have a couple of test pilots on this board to update us on the overall performance improvement.

[docdoru]

[SpyderWolf]

Hey Doc, can you give us a performance update on your installed turbo unit? Inquiring minds would like to know how well it is working for you.

[WackyDan]

Doc...

Any idea on MPG so far? Have you had a chance to just cruise around on one tank and see what impact it had on MPG?

Granted... If we are buying turbos for our spyders we aren't that concerned about MPG, but it would be fun to see.

[Firefly]

Doc...

Any idea on MPG so far? Have you had a chance to just cruise around on one tank and see what impact it had on MPG?

Granted... If we are buying turbos for our spyders we aren't that concerned about MPG, but it would be fun to see.

They informed me it will for sure DROP.

While in theory the engine could run more efficient and improve MPG like it does in many vehicles---- not really practical in this case.

It will be interesting to hear what he gets---- my bet is around 20mpg.

[fastfraser]

Looks sharp ! Waiting on Doc's update to .

[Boost]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

The gas mileage is dependent on several things: boost level, air/fuel ratio, and riding style. Several of our customers who have kits installed bought them for the sole purpose of running with their sportbike riding buddies, doing burnouts, drag racing, etc. It's for customers like this that we use the tune we do on our fuel controller. We want to make sure nobody gets too lean and detonates. Also the air/fuel ratio we prefer to tune for is 11.5-12.5, which provides the most power. Of course with this air/fuel ratio you can expect to use more gas.

However for those who simply want to have more power when they need it and don't necessarily want to roast the tire and race sportbikes, you can always tune your air/fuel ratios more conservatively so as to preserve the desired fuel mileage.

[NancysToy]

Very innovative! Really nicely crafted and engineered, it appears. Very nifty! Thanks for sponsoring SpyderLovers. too.

[tweeder]

What bout driving in the wetter parts of the country? It looks like the water will
spray from the front tire into the turbo.

[docdoru]

Doc... Any idea on MPG so far? Have you had a chance to just cruise around on one tank and see what impact it had on MPG? Granted... If we are buying turbos for our spyders we aren't that concerned about MPG, but it would be fun to see.

For the first 1K: average 23.2 mpg...in "sport" settings.

[docdoru]

What bout driving in the wetter parts of the country? It looks like the water will spray from the front tire into the turbo.

Two days ago on the way back from Miami, starting from Snake Road in the Everglades all the way to Venice, it did rain ("Florida rain"): Aerocharger performed flawlessly.

[docdoru]

Several of our customers who have kits installed bought them for the sole purpose of running with their sportbike riding buddies, doing burnouts, drag racing, etc.

We do "performance testing" only...

[docdoru]

Hey Doc, can you give us a performance update on your installed turbo unit? Inquiring minds would like to know how well it is working for you.

It is a different Spyder with at least 50 HP gain! One should take the time to dial through different settings according to elevation and re-learn/accommodate driving habits.

[SpyderWolf]

It is a different Spyder with at least 50 HP gain! One should take the time to dial through different settings according to elevation and re-learn/accommodate driving habits.

Thanks for that information and the other updates as well. Ryding in the rain is something I hadn't thought about either.

As for adjustments according to elevation and such. Does this mean you will have to keep tweaking your settings on the way to Chicago? After all, you will be going through many elevation and climate changes on that trip.

[docdoru]

As for adjustments according to elevation and such. Does this mean you will have to keep tweaking your settings on the way to Chicago? After all, you will be going through many elevation and climate changes on that trip.

Only for "performance testing"... I'm sure once in Chicago it will need some fine tuning...1-2 min. Other than that she'll be fine for the short 1.2K trip.

[SpyderWolf]

Only for "performance testing"... I'm sure once in Chicago it will need some fine tuning...1-2 min. Other than that she'll be fine for the short 1.2K trip.

Sounds good to me. Have a great trip and ryde safe.

[Sopher]

I saw this at Laconia last week. It was on a Spyder owned by a BRP service tech. Impressive!

[docdoru]

Aerocharger and McCruise cruise control are working simultaneously! Minimum modifications are required, see http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...&postcount=100

[Dochands]

Welcome.

[SpyderGirl]

What an awesome product!

[Greg H.]

Wow!!

[docdoru]

Oil catch can: