22nd February 2011 Radical Performance Engines Technical Bulletin Archive In an effort to continually improve our communication with customers, every year we distribute our technical bulletin archive. This is to bring new teams / race team members up to speed with bulletins / upgrades which have been carried out historically. Please take the time to read this document and if you have any questions relating to the documents, contact our technical department on the details below detailing the bulletin title and date for our reference. E-mail: technical1@radicalperformanceengines.com Phone: 00 44 (0) 1733 331919 Mobile: 00 44 7795 490850 Company Name Change Powertec Engineering changed its company name to Radical Performance Engines in January 2011. As a result, the companies e-mail addresses changed from @powertecengineering.com to @radicalperofrmanceengines.com. Please see the last page of this document for an up-to-date contacts list. Bulletin Amendments Bulletin Date: 09/05/2010 Bulletin Title: Powertec Extended engine warranty for Powertec Standard 1300, 1340 and 2.6V8. RPX 2.7 and RPX 2.7H V8’s are covered by a 40 hour limited warranty. Bulletin Date: 27/07/2010 Bulletin Title: Fitting of V8 Oil Filters RPE RP-Series V8 Oil Filter fitting/tightening procedure The procedure for tightening the oil filter is: 1) Apply a thin layer of engine oil to the oil filter O-Ring. 2) Wind the filter on, until the O-ring touches its mating face on the engine casing. 3) Then turn the filter though 360°. The oil filter is now tight enough, and the next step is to apply the jubilee clip and lock-wire as outlined in the bulletin entitled ‘Fitting of V8 Oil Filters’ on page 8 of this document. Date: July 2009 To: All Radical Distributors and Owner of SR300421 to SR300459 and PR600029 to PR600037 Subject: ACT1 Upgrade Dear Radical Owner/Radical Distributor It has become apparent that an essential software upgrade must be carried out to all Radical Sportscars running Life Racing ECU's. Our records show that you have a vehicle(s) requiring upgrade. Distributors please forward this email to the owner of the car if it is not maintained by you. The models that are affected by this recall are, Radical SR3 chassis number SR300421 through to SR300459 and PR6 chassis number PR0600029 through to PR0600037. It is essential that the Life ECU(s) are sent to Powertec immediately for the upgrade to be carried out, failure to do this may result in the engine failing. If you do not have the upgrade carried out your engine warranty will be null and void. If you have to use the vehicle in the meantime it is essential that you run the car on high octane fuel with a minimum of 98 RON octane rating until you can return the ECU to Powertec. It is also worth reiterating that all engines should be run on a minimum of 98 RON octane fuel at all times. You will be contacted by phone to discuss this upgrade, so that we can confirm that you have received this email to keep our records up to date could you please respond confirming that you have read and understood the content. If you are returning ECU(s) by post please forward it to me at the address below, with a record of the chassis number of the car it was removed from. We will use this information to keep our records updated. ECU’s will be updated and returned immediately. Alistair Perry Powertec Engineering Ltd 24 Ivatt Way Westwood Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 7PG United Kingdom Many thanks in advance for your assistance with this matter. 1 Date: July 2009 To: All Radical Distributors and Owners of Powertec Suzuki K8 Titanium-Valve Engines Subject: Powertec Suzuki K8 Titanium Valve Engines We have noted on engines and ECU’s being returned for re-build, that there is a dramatic increase in the incidents of engines being driven on the rev limiter before up-changing gears. This can be worse on cars used as demo or school vehicles. The high frequency resonance caused by this practice can damage the lightweight valve train components in this engine. Warning: This can invalidate any engine warranty Immediately: we need the data from your ECU to advise you the best course of action, please send this data to technical1@powertecengineering.com along with the chassis number(s) of the vehicle(s) that you have taken the data from. Please take this communication as reasonable advice and warning of impending problems and costs to you if you are driving or allowing your cars to be driven in this way. So that we can confirm that you have received this email to keep our records up to date could you please respond confirming that you have read and understood the content. 2 Date: October 2009 To: Radical Distributors Subject: K8 Drive Couplings TECHNICAL BULLETIN - K8 COUPLING PLEASE NOTE THIS ONLY APPLIES TO THE RADICAL SR3’S FITTED WITH A K8 ENGINE Dear Radical distributor, It has recently been brought to our attention that there have been incidences of the coupling stop bolt coming loose. To prevent further occurrences of this we have changed our coupling and stop bolt fitting procedure. We have also done away with a shimming washer, we now have a new style stop bolt washer and a longer stop bolt. We have provided you with a kit to carry out the re-installation of K8 couplings, which is currently on its way to you. We strongly recommend you carry this out to all your SR3’s running K8 engines with immediate effect. Kit contents -Coupling Holding Tool -Loctite 648 -Loctite 7240 activator -36mm socket -New 25mm countersunk m8 stop bolts -New stop bolt washer -Drive unit removal instructions -Coupling and stop bolt fitting instructions If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Powertec on the details below. Please reply to this e-mail to confirm you have read and understood it. Technical Powertec Engineering Ltd technical1@powertecengineering.com M: +44 7795 490850 T: +44 1733 331919 F: +44 1733 333666 3 Date: 09/02/2010 and Re-Issued 21/05/2010 To: Radical Distributors and Owners of Powertec Standard 1300, 1340 and 2.6 V8 Engines Subject: - Powertec Extended engine warranty for Powertec Standard 1300, 1340 and 2.6 V8. Dear Radical Customer, Due to the constant improvement programme Powertec undertakes, reliability of our engines is constantly improving. We can now offer all Radical Sportscars customers who have a 1340cc, RPA 2.6 V8 or a standard 1300cc Powertec engine, an extended engine warranty. The new warranty will cover the engine for 40 hours running time, instead of 30. All new 1340cc, RPA 2.6 V8 and standard 1300cc engines purchased from Radical or Powertec since 1st January 2010 will be covered for 40 hours. All other 1340cc, RPA 2.6 V8 and standard 1300cc engines will be covered for 40 hours after their next rebuild, providing all recommended upgrades are carried out. If you are unsure about the specification of your engine, please feel free to contact us with your engine number so that we can resolve any concerns you may have. 4 Date: 21/05/2010 To: Radical Distributors and Radical Customers Subject: Engine Booking in sheet To continually improve our customer service Powertec have now introduced a new engine booking in sheet. This sheet must be completed and returned to Powertec before any work will commence on your engine. This sheet can be submitted by E-mail, fax or by hand using the following contact details: service@powertecengineering.com Tel: 01733 331919 Fax: 01733 333666 If you have any questions or require any further information about this then please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Phillips using the above details. The start date for use of this form is 24.05.10. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. 5 Engine Booking in Sheet Distributor Customer Contact No Payment Method Date Team Email Address VAT Reg (If applicable) Event Invoice Address Delivery Address Information on Car/Engine Chassis No Hours on ECU Model: ECU No/Type *The engine ECU must be returned with the engine* Comments on Engine/Work Required Date engine required back by: Courier Used: Container Used: Metal Engine No: Oil System: Quote required before build? Comments on Engine: Wooden To use on return: Pallet Seal No: Engine Type: Yes Other: No With Engine Not With Engine ECU Starter Alternator Spark Plugs Gearbox Coupling/Sprocket Gear Lever Exhaust Gaskets Coil Mounting Studs Clutch Push Rod Slave Cylinder Paddleshift Bracket Head Drain Pipe Throttle Bodies/Carbs Coils & Leads Primary Exhaust Pipes Engine Stand Airbox Loom Fuel Pump Fuel Filter Pressure Regulator Additional Parts sent in: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date of arrival: Data Downloaded By: ECU Engine Report Completed By: Additional Information Location: Job Card Raised: Box Location: Location on PC: Report No: Y/N P://liferacing/trackmapsanddata/data/2010/ Job No: *No work will commence on your engine until a completed copy of this sheet is received by Powertec* PTJW19052010 6 Date: 21/05/2010 To: Radical Distributors and Radical Customers Subject: Oil pressure Trip The following applies to SR3, SR4, SR8 and PR6 cars running a Life Racing ECU. Powertec have introduced a trip in the ECU’s calibration, which shuts the engine down if the engine’s oil pressure drops to a dangerously low level. This has been introduced, due to instances where cars have continued to be driven with very low oil pressure, even with the low oil pressure light on. The engine will stop if the oil pressure is below its threshold for one second. This could cause some engines to cut out unnecessary, unless teams pay particular attention: When looking through engine data. (Oil surge (Low oil level) or faulty oil pressure sensor could cause the engine trip to stop the engine) This is not a guaranteed device to stop all issues, the onus is still on the driver to observe warning lights and the ‘sound and feel’ of the engine. The benefits of having the trip enabled in the ECU are as follows: If an engine suffers oil surge to the extent where damage could be caused, the trip will stop the engine. This does not mean that no damage could be caused by oil surge. It does mean that if the trip is enabled, the amount of damage is greatly reduced. Less damage caused to engine components, should the engine loose oil pressure, through another reason. If the oil pressure trip does cut the engine out you must contact Powertec immediately. If you are at a Radical race meeting contact a Powertec technician. If not, please use the contact details below. Technical Radical Performance Engines E-mail: technical1@radicalperformanceengines.com M: +44 7795490850 T: +44 1733 331919 F: +44 1733 333666 7 Date: 28/09/10 To: All Powertec V8 Owners and Teams Subject: Fitting of V8 Oil Filters Bulletin No 063 Fitting of Oil Filter on a V8 27/07/2010 RE ISSUED 28/09/2010 Dear Powertec RP Series V8 Owner/Team, Please be aware that when fitting an oil filter on a V8 it must have a jubilee clip fitted around it. This jubilee clip must then be lock wired to the bolt on the crank cases as the pictures below show. WARNING - THE OIL FILTER COULD COME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE IF THE ABOVE IS NOT DONE CORRECTLY! Please see pictures below for correct fitting of jubilee clip and lockwire. The picture shows that the lock wire is fed through the bolt head and twisted. It is then fed down one side of the screw in the jubilee clip, around and back up the other side. It is then twisted to lock it off. All V8 engines, both new and rebuilt leave the Powertec workshop in this manner. 8 Date: 16th November 2010 To: Radical Distributors and Owners Subject: Radical SR8/Powertec RP Series V8 data base update Dear Radical Distributor/Owner Due to our continuous efforts to improve our communication with our customer base and keep you informed of vital technical information we are carrying out an update of our Radical SR8/Powertec V8 owner database. Our reason for contacting you is our records indicate that you fall in to the above category. If I could just ask that you spend a few minutes of your time completing the following questions that would be very much appreciated. The chassis and engine number of the vehicle you own/run on behalf of the owner? (if you are a race team please detail all vehicles you run on behalf of their owners) If you have sold the vehicle and you have the contact details for the new owner please forward them to us (an email address would be the preferable form of contact) Is the vehicle currently being used and what championships/events do you intend to use the vehicle for? The number of hours the engine has run for? IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL CUSTOMERS Please be aware, our records indicate that, your engine may not be covered under the Powertec Limited Warranty as it may not have been rebuilt by Powertec Engineering within the last 12 months, therefore it may no longer be covered by our terms as indicated in the Limited Warranty document “No more than 30 hours of running time or 12 months, whichever is the sooner, may elapse before the engine is stripped and rebuilt by Powertec “ It is important that you contact Powertec at your earliest convenience to confirm the current status of your engine and to discuss a refresh/upgrade of your engine to reinstate your warranty cover if necessary. With best regards Daniel Phillips Sales and Customer Liaison Powertec Engineering Ltd Service@powertecengineering.com 9 Date: 19th November 2010 To: Radical Distributors and UK Based Race Teams Subject: 2008 model onward (K8/9/10) cam drive chain inspection Models affected: Powertec GSX-R1300R models 1340 and 1500 Serial numbers: 1340cc 1340-059 onward / X704-116108 onward 1500cc 1500-131 onward / X704-122149 onward Dear Radical Distributor As most of you are aware, this year we have seen numbers of cam drive chains failing in the above mentioned models, in order to prevent further costly failures it is important that you regularly inspect your engines cam chain whilst we improve components to overcome this issue. Using this method of preventative maintenance we have identified a number of chains before they have failed We are utilising some of the world’s top engine designers and engine component manufacturers to address this matter. Please find instructions regarding the inspection and maintenance of the GSX-R1300R cam drive chain, on pages 11 to 14 of this document. As a minimum the cam drive chain should be inspected after every day of use (ideally after each session on track) the condition should be reported to Powertec if necessary for further instruction. We kindly request that you forward this information to your customer base and confirm receipt of this email by responding to the addressee If we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate in contacting our Technical Department using the contact details on page 14 of this document. Regards Technical Powertec Engineering Ltd technical1@powertecengineering.com M: +44 7795 490850 T: +44 1733 331919 F: +44 1733 333666 10 K8 1500cc Cam Chain Check Instructions 1. Remove the coil pack, cam cover plate and all four spark plug leads. Remember the position of the leads, as it is critical they go back in the same position. To remove the coil bracket, cut the cable ties and remove the two 5mm cap head bolts, shown in the picture below. To remove the cam cover plate, remove the four 5mm bolts, shown in the picture. Cable ties Coil Pack Coil Pack Bracket 5mm Bolts 5mm Bolts Cam Cover Plate HT Leads 2. Unplug the cam sensor. Cam Sensor Unplug here 3. Remove cam cover by removing all 6 mounting bolts (Please see picture below). 11 4. Remove the cam cover gasket from the cylinder head. Be careful not to damage the gasket when removing it. 5. Once the cover is removed, indentify which type of cam chain you have, either a multi link or a roller type. Both types of chain are shown in the pictures below. Multi-plate Chain Roller Chain 6. If a roller type chain is fitted, look on the top edge of the chain for ‘polishing’. The pictures below show a chain which has polishing on the edge and one which doesn’t. Polished Roller Chain New Roller Chain 7. If chain is found to be polished – contact Powertec on the details on page 14. If the chain is not polished on the top edge, please ignore points 8, 9 and 10. 8. If you have a multi link chain you will need to remove the top cam chain guide, this is done by removing the two 5mm cap head bolts (Please see pictures below). Top cam chain guide Two 5mm cap head bolts 12 9. Turn the guide over to inspect for wear, if you see any wear or scoring – contact Powertec. See pictures of a normal guide compared to a scored guide. Normal Guide Scored Guide 10. The scoring is caused by a broken link in the chain (Please see picture below). 11. If the guide is found to be ok, it can be re-fitted. Make sure the guide is clean, and the re-fit procedure is the reversal of removal. The two cap head bolts require a small amount of thread lock. (Loctite #243 and are torqued to 90lbin or 7 ft/lbs). 13 12. Clean areas of the head where silicon is required to aid the seal between the head and cam cover gasket. These areas are indicated by the red lines on the photos below. It is important that these areas are clean and oil free. Once these areas are clean, apply some new silicon. The gasket will leak oil from these areas if the above procedure is not done correctly. Fit the gasket to the cam cover first, then place the cam cover and gasket together onto the head, ensuring the gasket is seated nicely and is not trapped anywhere. The torque setting for the six cam cover bolts is 10 ft/lbs. 13. Re-fit the coil pack, spark plug leads cam cover plate and re-connect the cam sensor. 14. Carefully check for leaks when car is first ran on track. If you have any problems with any of the above, please contact Powertec on the details below. E-mail – technical1@powertecengineering.com Phone - +44 (0)1733 331919 Technical phone - +44 (0) 7795490850 14 Date: 10th December 2010 To: All Radical Distributors Subject: Powertec GSX-R Engine Oil Systems – Issue 003 Dear Radical Distributor, We have recently seen evidence that engines are not being installed in the correct manner. Please find a technical bulletin, explaining the different types of oil systems now in circulation, on pages 16 to 20 of this document. Please take time to read it, as we have added some additional diagrams since we last sent it out. Please reply to service@powertecengineering.com to confirm that you have read and understood the attached information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on the details below. Regards, Daniel Phillips Sales and Customer Liaison Powertec Engineering service@powertecengineering.com Tel: +44 (0) 1733 331919 15 Types of Oil Systems Due to a number of different oil cooling systems now in circulation the oiling system must be confirmed before the engine is fitted. Oil Type Number 1 - Blanking Plates, No Jet This type of oil system can be used with both Powertec cast (Silver) and billet (Gold) dry sump pans! If the engine is fitted with a cast sump pan, there will be no blanking plate on the sump pan, just one on the engine. Oil System Number 1: 2 blanking plates on the OEM oil cooler in and outlet ports and the oil jet behind the oil filter is removed. Oil System Number 2: -8 or -10 fittings on the engine’s OEM oil cooler in and outlet ports, and the oil jet behind the oil filter has a 3mm hole drilled in it. Oil System Number 3: -8 or -10 fittings on the engine’s OEM oil cooler in and outlet ports and a bung behind the oil filter, in place of the oil jet. On later model engines which are fitted with a cast type sump pan, there is only one type of oil system regardless of what type of car the engine is fitted into. One blanking plate on the oil cooler inlet port and the oil jet behind the oil filter is removed. If you are unsure as to the specification of your previous engine Powertec can provide you with the necessary information. A Powertec technician can also confirm the specification for you if the exchange is to take place at a race meeting. If in any doubt please Phone or Email Tel +44 (0)1733 331919 Blanking plates are fitted to the engine’s OEM oil cooler in and outlet ports. The restrictor jet behind the oil filter is also removed. The oil return pipe from the scavenge pump goes through the oil cooler (or water to oil heat exchanger) before returning to the oil tank. Email info@powertecengineering.com or IMPORTANT technical1@powertecengineering.com When this oiling system is used, the jet behind the filter must be removed. IF THIS IS NOT DONE IT WILL RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. 16 Oil System Number 2 - Oil Cooler Fittings and Jet This system can only be used with Powertec billet dry sump pans! There are two fittings on the engine’s OEM oil cooler in and outlet ports, they are either -8 or -10. In this case there is a restrictor jet with a 3mm hole in it, behind the oil filter. The oil return from the scavenge pump goes directly back to the oil tank. Oil System 3 – Oil Cooler Fittings and Bung This system is mainly used on the Radical SR4, as it has long hoses to and from the oil cooler. There are two fittings on the engine’s OEM oil cooler in and outlet ports, they are either -8 or -10. In this case there is a bung behind the oil filter. The oil return from the scavenge pump goes directly back to the oil tank. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT When using this oiling system, the jet behind the filter must have a hole drilled in it. When using this oiling system, the jet behind the filter has no hole drilled, it’s a solid bung. IF THIS IS NOT DONE IT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. IF THIS IS NOT DONE IT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. 17 To dry sump tank Oil System 1 – Cast Sump Pan This is for a Powertec Hayabusa engine with a cast sump pan. Breather Pot Connection FROM UNION ON TOP OF ENGINES BREATHER POT 18 Oil System 1 – Billet Sump Pan To dry sump tank Breather Pot Connections This is for a Powertec Hayabusa engine with a billet sump pan. FROM UNION ON TOP OF ENGINES BREATHER POT 19 To engine breather tank Oil System 2 & 3 FROM ENGINES BREATHER POT To dry sump tank Breather Pot Connections 20 Date: 07/01/2011 To: Radical Distributors Subject: NEW YEAR, NEW NAME: POWERTEC ENGINEERING BECOMES RADICAL PERFORMANCE ENGINES Dear Radical Distributor, Powertec Engineering enters 2011 with news of an extensive rebranding and business overhaul, changes of benefit to both its customers and suppliers. Radical Performance Engines (RPE) is the new name for Powertec, demonstrating the business' growing ties with parent company Radical Motorsport Ltd. The name change coincides with a number of behind-the-scenes changes, that increase the development, communication and quality control ties between engine and chassis/powertrain staff even further, within the Radical group. Customers can expect even better service, RPE recruiting three additional staff in recent weeks in response to the growth of the business. Another important step forward is in the redevelopment of RPE's website. www.radicalperformanceengines.com offers visitors a greater wealth of information on the current range of engines, transmissions and tuning products, with buyers directed to a new, more intuitive and comprehensive online shop. This new online portal also has many synergies with upcoming improvements in Radical Sportscars’ own website; check back soon at www.radicalsportscars.com to find out more. Radical Performance Engines new website www.radicalperformanceengines.com Radical Performance Engines online shop www.rpeonline.co.uk Oil System 1 – Cast Sump Pan 21 Date: 07/01/2011 To: Radical Distributors Subject: Engine Cut Off’s: Low Fuel Pressure and High Coolant Temperature Dear Radical Distributor, As we are constantly striving to improve engine reliability and performance, we have added two more ‘cut off’s’ in to the ECU calibrations. As you know, last year we added the ‘Oil Pressure Cut Off’ which stops the engine running, should the oil pressure drop to a level where the engine may suffer damage. We have now added the following to our latest calibrations. Low Fuel Pressure Cut Off The ECU will switch the engine ‘off’ should the fuel pressure drop to 2.2bar or below for more than 5 seconds. Coolant Temperature Cut Off The ECU will switch the engine ‘off’ should the coolant temperature exceed 120°C for more than 5 seconds. It can be determined in the engine data whether your engine stopped due to an engine cut off. Should your engine ‘cut off’ you must contact Radical Performance Engines technical department on +44 (0)7795 490850 or technical1@radicalperformanceengines.com. If you are unable to get in contact with RPE, the engine will re-start after the master switch has been turned off and on again. Ensure that you find and repair the cause of the engine cut off before attempting to run the car on track for any length of time. These new settings have been added into cars built after 01/01/2011. Retrospectively the fuel and coolant temperature trips can only be added in to the ECU’s programmed with the latest internal software. Cars that would accept this software update are the following: SR8 00106 onwards SR3 00544 onwards PR6 00044 onwards SR4 00079 onwards All customers with one of the above mentioned cars, will automatically be upgraded to these latest trips in their ECU calibration at their next engine re-build. Please ensure that your ECU is always sent along with your engine. 22 If you would like to receive the updated trip calibration before your next engine refresh, please contact Daniel Phillips on +44 (0)1733 331919 or service@radicalperformanceengines.com to discuss this. Daniel Phillips Service and Customer Liaison Radical Performance Engines E: service@radicalperformanceengines.com T: +44 (0)1733 331919 F: +44 (0)1733 333666 23 Date: 04 February 2011 To: Radical Distributors Subject: Radical Performance Engines Contact Details Update Dear Radical Distributor, In an effort to continually improve our service and response times to customers we thought it worth while sending you an updated contacts list. This should ensure your enquiry is responded to accurately and in a timely manner. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting the relevant member of staff on the details below. Ted Hurrell - Technical Director Tel: +44 1733 331919 E-mail: ted@radicalperformanceengines.com James Williams - Manager Tel: +44 7795 498102 E-mail: jamesw@radicalperformanceengines.com Paul Barker - Technical Tel: +44 7795 490850 E-mail: technical1@radicalperformanceengines.com Rich Webb – Dyno Technician Tel: +44 1733 331919 E-mail: workshop@radicalperformanceengines.com Daniel Phillips – Sales and Service Tel: +44 1733 331919 E-mail: service@radicalperformanceengines.com Lee Deane - Parts and Purchasing Manager Tel: +44 1733 331919 E-mail: parts@radicalperformanceengines.com Alistair Perry – Website and Media Tel: +44 1733 331919 E-mail: alistairp@radicalperformanceengines.com 24