Your Z – Will Barber – Z1-R TC

1978 Z1R TC
One of approximately 30 of the original but late Stardust Silver Z1-R TC’s built just prior to the Molly version.
These few examples were built due to the Molly paint sets being behind schedule.


Engine Specification
Egli deep sump
Welded crankshaft
Oil surge (windage) plate
APE Crankshaft stud kit
Barnett clutch pressure, friction plates and springs
MTC 2-stage lock-up clutch with 35mm clutch cover spacer
MTC Forged 78mm (1261cc) 8.1:1 CR
APE Cylinder stud kit
Head ported (41mm) and flowed
APE Valve springs
Viton race stem seals
Manley valves throughout
Cam Motion camshafts
APE Camshaft end plugs
Dual crankcase breathers into 1-way flame/oil trap (valve cover & lower crankcase)
Output well over 200 RWHP

Turbocharger System
Rajay 370 F40 turbocharger with A-flow (unclipped F-flow) turbine shaft, F-flow compressor wheel
ATP Gen 2 “Spyder“ system
Ported compressor housing
Wastegate overhauled with “40lb” 8-wind spring kit

Fuel System
Pingel fuel tap with in-line large bore fuel filter
Mikuni HSR42 slide carb, 240 main jet, 40 pilot, 97 jet needle
K&N air filter in correct triangulated housing in full stainless steel

Ignition System
Dynatek Dyna 2000 (DDK2-1)
Dynatek 3ohm Mini coils
MSD 8mm silicone race leads
Standard 40 degrees BTDC (fully advanced) with boost retard solenoid kit (-4 degrees @ 6psi)
NGK B8ES plugs (0.55mm gap)

Braking System
Standard Kawasaki front calipers with stainless pistons, Dunlopad sintered pads & D3 (+10mm) master
cylinder lever
Standard Kawasaki rear caliper with sintered pads
Both master cylinders fully rebuilt
New genuine brake hoses throughout

Page added to website on 18th April 2024.
Most recent page update: 18th April 2024.