Which Chain to run on an 08 with a Stage 1 Turbo...

[skyydiver]

Good Morning Fellas,

So I am getting all my ducks in a row. for project 200mph(+). Platform is probably going to be the 08 busa running a stage 1 turbo kit (leaning towards the RCC Kit).

So my question is this...is the stock chain stong enough, or should I go ahead and upgrade my chain?

If I should upgrade, what is the recommended chain? I have heard to not go with O-Ring chains.

Thank You,
Joe

[Pinky]

new chain
my recomendation is a ek drz2 which is the strongest non-oring
a zzz is the strongest oring chain

[Thunder]

Street riding miles, EK ZZZ, drag racing the EK DRZ2 same as Pinky posted.

[skyydiver]

Right on! THank you fellas!


What is the disadvantage of o-ring chains? Or is there?

My bike will be seeing mostly street, with a pass or two in the 1/4 mile, but several passes in the Texas Mile.

-joe

[Thunder]

O ring is better than no-ring :) Okay, seriously I run the ZZZ Xring model, and recommend it for all riders except drag specific. Ringed (O-X) increases friction slightly, so drag racers prefer the conventional non-o'ring chain, lube and race. Drag chains are also a bit lighter.

For your application, X ringed ZZZ chain would be perfect. If it were more show I'd offer you a ZVX2 in your choice of color.

[SikBusa]

new chain
my recomendation is a ek drz2 which is the strongest non-oring
a zzz is the strongest oring chain

+1 thats wat i used and never had a problem with it
broke a sprocket but never a chain

[toastman]

I had bought a new zzz this fall and installed it on new sidewinder titanium sprockets. What I didn't realize is they also have the new smart chain.I wish I had waited, and purchased that instead...

http://sidewindersprockets.com/smart_chain.html

Cheers,

Tony

[ethan]

same as above...

ZZZ if you are going to see more street than strip. ZZZ has lots of strenth, exactly what you want for turbo applications. DRZ2 will roll a bit easier, it's stronger, but requires constant lube. It will be toast if you run it dry once!

[skyydiver]

I appreciate all the help fellas!

Thank you So much!

Joe