Turning Down The Revs

[RoyH]

So here's the latest plan. You're going to love it

 

For the sake of engine longevity, which has a direct connection to my wallet, I am planning on turning my revs down.

 

So, here are two questions:-

 

1. I believe the cut-out is at 8650. I'm thinking of turning it back to 8400. Is this likely to have the desired effect?

 

2. Is it at all feasible to introduce a switch so that I can switch to max revs for track use? Or would this be prohibitevly expensive?

 

 

[Petrolhead]

Which ECU

 

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[CageyH]

Knock it down to around 7,800, and it may have the desired effect.

But why buy an R500 if you turn the revs down.

 

It's like buying a 7, and trailering it everywhere!

[Racing Snake]

Roy why not just adjust your shift lights to 7800 rpm

 

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[RoyH]

Pertolhead,it's a K R500, dunno which ECU.

 

Cagey - yes, this is the quandary; I believe that the R400 revs out at 8200, and remains relatively reliable.

 

It seems to be the gearbox that doesnt like the extra few hundred revs.

 

Carl, food for thought, but I suspect enthusaism and stupity would get the better of me.

 

I belive the best option would be a switch, although I havent heard of this being used before and assume that it may not be feasible.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by - RoyH on 7 Aug 2010 15:25:17

[Markiebabes]

Roy

it's got an MBE 967 I think ? and it's easy to limit it to sensible levels 😬 all you need is a laptop

and a can bus lead (available from sbd )but as above why have the R 500 and not enjoy it 🤔

just need to be aware of not revving the nuts off it

 

HTH 😬

 

 

Mark

 

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Edited by - markiebabes on 7 Aug 2010 15:45:59

[mic]

967 requires a special serial lead. the can bus lead wont work.

[Racing Snake]

Stick a block of wood under you throttle pedal

 

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[rj]

FFS!

 

Sell the engine and get an R400 engine instead.

 

Cheaper to keep running, smother at low throttle and so on...

[Markiebabes]

RJ 😬

 

Mic

 

Carl

That would work 😬

 

 

Mark

 

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[Racing Snake]

Or could velcro your wallet to the back of the throttle pedal 😬

 

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[RoyH]

Hmmmm looks like my brilliant plan isnt being well received.... 😬 😬 😬

 

 

 

 

[Racing Snake]

Duratec = less revs more torque

 

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[Tony Whitley]

No need for a block of wood, his legs aren't long enough to push the pedal all the way anyway

[Racing Snake]

Lmao here

 

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[RoyH]

There's nothing wrong with my pedals *mad*