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-= ACE PEFORMANCE 1464cc "ZX-15" Project STREETBIKE =-

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#1 · (Edited)
Ace Performance is in the final stages of assembling it's new "ZX-15" STREET Package for the Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja. In a nutshell, this is a 100% streetable daily driver engine that runs on pump gas, starts on one battery, and at full weight aside from what the exhaust system shed off.

The Mission is to build a 210+mph naturally aspirated bike that looks and behaves like a normal piped ZX-14. No fancy aero mods, no exotic race gas, no stratospheric compression, no diet..... completely reliable.


This engine package is geared towards the rider who wants to beat up all his buddies on the street without having to sacrifice streetability, comfort, or longevity like you do with a WORKS Racebike.


So here are the General Specifications on the Engine:


Make: Kawasaki
Model: ZX-14 Ninja
Displacement: 1464cc's (86mm x 63mm)
Compression: 12.7:1
Headwork: Stage 2
Pistons: +2mm overbore, lighten and balance
Camshafts: Custom Stage 2
Crankshaft: +2mm stroke, lighten and balance
Connecting Rods: Carrillo, lighten and balance
Fuel: 93 octane PUMP Gasoline (anything but BP)



BACKGROUND INFO:



This bike has been under the knife on the ACE PERFORMANCE Operating Room table once before. It recieved a VERY mild Stage 1 engine package (Stage 1 ported head, Degreed Stock Camshafts, 12.2:1 Compression, Stock OEM Head Gasket, 93 octane PUMP gas). During initial testing, the bike went 200.2mph on a Garmin 72 GPS in the STANDING 9/10th Mile with rider Sal Spatafora, in a light 5mph crosswind. (see this thread for details on the Stage 1 ZX-14 build, pictures, and run conditions..ACE PERFORMANCE ZX14 Project Bike @ DRAGBIKE ZONE.com)



Now that the formalities have been addressed, let's get to the good part. Here's a few teaser pictures of the internals and whatnot, more progress pics to be added throughout the week. Final Testing & Tuning along with STANDING MILE results at our private testing facility to follow. Who knows, might even throw it on the Dyno for the sake of curiousity.

STAY TUNED!!!


86mm Custom JE Pistons on Carrillo Connection Rods. All balanced within 0.1g


86mm Custom JE Pistons close-up before prep


Overbored Block by Millenium Technologies


Undercut Transmission by R&D Motorsports


63mm Stroker Crankshaft by Marine Crankshafts Inc.


Side view


Custom Grind Stage 2 Camshafts


MTC Billet Clutch Basket


Reverse side


APE Cylinder Studs and Bolts
 
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#3 ·
Yes, the turn-key "walk in, walk out" base package prices are listed on the website, www.AcePerformance.com. Look under Engine Packages and select the make then model.

Every build is unique just like the people riding them, so each project is custom tailored depending on the intended application, desired characteristics, specific goals, and budget of the customer. So prices may vary.

Best thing to do is pick up the phone and call. You'll speak to Sal directly and from there you can work out the perfect package to suit your needs.
 
#4 ·
Mike, was the 200 mph 199.5 or 200.4? ;-)
 
#6 · (Edited)
It was a Garmin 72 GPS unit which records the speed up to the tenths. If you look at the Stage 1 Project thread on bikeland, (link is in the first post on this thread) you'll see the GPS photo showing 200.2mph. Granted it's a bit blurry, you can still see the 200.2 if you look hard enough. The big "200mph" screen only shows the whole numbers, the exact number is on another screen which is hard to see in pictures due to the tiny numbers on the screen.

We don't like to use the "rounding" GPS units due to the lack of specific data obtained by them. As you stated, a 200mph reading on the "rounding" GPS units could be a speed anywhere between 199.5 - 200.4mph and still show "200mph". When pushing the envelope, you fight for mere tenths of a mph here and there... so that decimal point is crucial information. I KNOW you're more than aware of this, I'm just explaining it all for those who may not understand what you meant by your question.

Thank you for pointing that out!! Very important and valid question regarding the GPS unit.
 
#9 ·
lets see what was done to the pistons???
 
#11 ·
i just want to see if its similar to what i did to mine :D
 
#12 ·
Chavcat: Sal's going to have to answer that one, he's got all the details on the build... I'm just the messenger.

KZScott: I can only assume it received the standard prep. Balancing, lightening, smoothing of sharp edges to avoid hot spots, etc.... S.O.P. for any piston, but you know all this stuff like the back of your hand. You just like pulling my leg and watching me squirm!!! hahaha
 
#13 ·
haha yeah :D, real question, are the rods stock length?
 
#15 ·
hell if they have the cash o la,, i have no problem revealing my secrets LOL when i finally got my ski getting close to the 70MPH mark on Lake Mead (1996 boat) the guys on the NEW Ultra 150s would ask and i would rattle off everything i could remember,, it was only about 3K or so that included some shelf parts that didnt work.
but thats just me.. hurt a few feelings,, ya know how it is when you think ya have the newest shit on the block and a dinosaur comes along and smokes ya like a bad cigar! :rotflmao:
 
#17 · (Edited)
I'll have to look for exact numbers, but off memory..

Stock = 162rwhp
Piped = 175rwhp
1464 kit = 220rwhp

On pump gas
12.7:1 CR
(1) stock battery
Factory PTV and PTH
Sub .400" lift cams


It's a true STREET package designed for streetability, factory-like reliability, and longevity. Hence the mild compression, big clearances, moderate cams, and a conservative bore and stroke increase.

The kind of engine that can be used and abused like a stocker, yet has over 220+rwhp and 125 ft. lbs. of torque with pump gas and a street pipe.

Thow some MR12 race fuel and a sidewinder pipe and it will put out 230+rwhp all day long and still be bulletproof.

During testing, the 1464 mopped up one of our own 1363cc 209mph Busa's in a roll-on.

It pulled 4 bikes in just a 4th gear pull on the street.

Same gearing and weight for both bikes. Busa was even given the jump.

Again, this is a proven 209mph (in the standing mile) Ace Performance built/tuned Busa.. No slouch or pushover was pitted against the 1464cc ZX-15.
 
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