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Radical Performance Engines GSX-R Engine Operation Manual
Version 4 - 18.12.14

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  • Page 1 Radical Performance Engines GSX-R Engine Operation Manual Version 4 - 18.12.14...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Instructions For Retrieving Data from Life ECU and Data logger ..13 Oil System 1 Diagram - Cast Sump Pan……………………………………………5 Driving Techniques for Cars with an RPE Engine ........14 Oil System 1 Diagram - Billet Sump Pan…………………………………..………6 Contact Details ..................15 Oil System 2 &...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    The oil system must be connected as per the information in this operation GSX-R 1400T GSX-R 1500 manual. Please read this document carefully, there are different types of oil system fitted to RPE 4 cylinder engines. Please ensure the correct oil system • • GSX-R 1550T GSX-R 1585T is used.
  • Page 4: Rear Engine Brace

    REAR ENGINE BRACE Dear Radical owner, mechanic or distributor, Your engine has been returned with a supporting brace on the rear of the engine: In order to fit your engine you will need to modify the rear engine cradle by removing a boss as shown:...
  • Page 5: Oil System

    One Fuel blanking plate on the oil cooler inlet port and the oil jet behind the oil RPE Suzuki engines should be run on a minimum of Super Unleaded 98 RON, filter is removed. or 100 octane race fuel.
  • Page 6: Oil Type Number 1 - Blanking Plates, No Jet

    Oil Type Number 1 - Blanking Plates, No Jet Billet Sump This type of oil system can be used with both RPE cast (Silver) and billet (Gold) dry sump pans. The restrictor jet behind the oil filter is also removed. The oil return pipe...
  • Page 7: Oil System 3 - Oil Cooler Fittings And Bung

    Oil System Number 2 - Oil cooler fittings and jet Oil System 3 – Oil Cooler Fittings and Bung This system can only be used with RPE billet dry sump pans. This system is mainly used on the Radical SR4, as they have long hoses that...
  • Page 8 To dry sump tank Oil System 1 Diagram – Cast Sump Pan Radical Performance Engines GSX-R Oil System – 2008 Onwards This is for an RPE Hayabusa Engine with a cast sump pan. Breather Pot Connection FROM UNION ON TOP OF...
  • Page 9: Oil System 1 Diagram - Cast Sump Pan

    Oil System 1 Diagram – Billet Sump Pan To dry sump tank Radical Performance Engines GSX-R Oil System Breather Pot Connections This is for an RPE Hayabusa Engine with a billet sump pan. FROM UNION ON TOP OF ENGINE BREATHER POT FROM UNION ON TOP OF...
  • Page 10: Oil System 1 Diagram - Billet Sump Pan

    Radical Performance Engines GSX-R Oil System – Pre 2008 Radical Performance Engines GSX-R Oil System Pre 2008 This is for an RPE Hayabusa engine with a billet sump pan. This is for an RPE Hayabusa Engine with a billet sump pan.
  • Page 11: Engine Management

    Engine Management Life Racing - PTMon Most RPE engines will either use MBE or Life Racing engine management. The pictures below show the monitoring programs which should be loaded on a laptop that is connected to the ECU each time the engine is started.
  • Page 12: Throttle And Airbox Installation

    12) Gear Indicator – Should be Neutral when starting. Gear position voltage The sump is baffled and the oil takes some time to settle. displayed for technical use Dry Sump Oil Level Throttle and Airbox installation For cars fitted with a dry sump system the oil level must be checked using the dip stick supplied.
  • Page 13: Starting Procedure

    Starting Procedure a. Always start the engine with a laptop connected to the ECU so that all Service Intervals engine parameters can be monitored during warm-up. This also confirms all Engine Oil and Oil Filter the vital engine sensors are working. The engine oil and filter should be changed after every 5 hours of running.
  • Page 14: Engine Returns

    To keep within the warranty rules, the ECU should always be returned to RPE with the engine. This is for two reasons: When returning an engine to RPE for a refresh or repair, the engine should be • Data can be checked.
  • Page 15: Balancing Throttle Bodies On A 4 Cylinder

    Balancing Throttle Bodies on a 4 cylinder 6) Place the syncrometer in throttle body number 3. This body is not adjustable it is your base which the rest of the bodies need to match. The syncrometer will normally read between 5 and 7. Life Racing ECU Connect a laptop to the car and load PTMon.
  • Page 16: Mbe Ecu

    MBE ECU 6) Place the syncrometer in throttle body number 3. This body is not adjustable it is your base which the rest of the bodies need to match. The 1) Connect a laptop to the car and load Easimap. (This displays the engine syncrometer will normally read between 5 and 7.
  • Page 17: Instructions For Retrieving Data From Life Ecu And Data Logger

    Instructions For Retrieving Data from Life ECU and Data logger If on the other hand this has been set up the next part will be in the drop down box I.e. Track maps & Data, SR3 or SR5 or SR8, customer name, track & date.
  • Page 18: Driving Techniques For Cars With An Rpe Engine

    Driving Techniques for Cars with an RPE Engine Cars on stick shift: Paddle shift cars: • • All of the above applies, apart from the gear change technique. The clutch is sharp, and needs to be let out slowly whilst the car is •...
  • Page 19: Contact Details

    Peterborough Fax: +44 (0) 1733 333666 PE3 7PG E-mail Tel (office and parts): +44 (0) 1733 331616 Engine Rebuilds service@radicalperformanceengines.com E-mail RPE Technical Support Radical Technical Support technical1@ radicalperformanceengines.com technical@radicalsportscars.com technical2@ radicalperformanceengines.com Radical Parts RPE Parts Department stores@radicalsportscars.com parts@ radicalperformanceengines.com RPE Sales sales@ radicalperformanceengines.com...

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