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Issue: 96,  February 2002

Katana

Engine:

Suzuki GSX-R 1460 turbo race engine, Dom Trickett ported head, big valves with big seats, titanium retainers, APE springs, slotted cam sprockets, dialed-in BigCC spec cams, APE h/d cylinder studs, APE nuts, piano wired Orient Express Gorilla block with modified 85mm turbo pistons, copper head gasket, Falicon stroker billet crankshaft & conrods, APE h/d crankcase studs, BigCC modified gearbox with Orient Express h/d bearings, BigCC spec clutch basket, MTC lock-up clutch, Spondon outrigger bearing support, one-off front sprocket, Mr. Turbo turbocharger kit with hybrid Rayjay turbo modified to BigCC spec, hybrid TMC/NOS progressive nitrous oxide system, Goodridge oil cooler & lines.

"If we can get 368bhp out of an old dinosaur like the GSX we should be able to get 400bhp out of this..."

Frame:

Spondon Engineering multi-adjustable hybrid GSX-R/Katana (adjustable headstock/ ride height/ yokes/ drag slots) with Spondon bracketery, Spondon footrests & hangers.

Front End:

Yamaha YZF750 forks (revalved to BigCC spec), Spondon adjustable yokes, Taylormade Performance billet split-rim wheel, AP Lockheed GP-500 spec calipers, Spondon discs, Brembo master-cylinder, Goodridge brake lines, Pirelli Supercorsa tyre.

Rear End:

Spondon drag-arm with built-in air tank & engine breather tank, Taylormade Performance billet split-rim wheel, Spondon disc, AP Lockheed caliper, Brembo master-cylinder, Ohlins shock, Goodridge brake line, Pirelli Supercorsa tyre.

Bodywork:

Alternatively modified Suzuki Katana 1100 or carbon Katana by PCP Engineering.

Paint:

Plastec Artwork

Engineering:

Loom by Tonybloke Wiring Inc, Dyna 2000 ignition & electrical components.

 

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