SMH Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 New to the club. So apologies if this is the wrong place to post this question. Just acquired a 97 Super Seven with the K Series 1.6. Using for track days, but unsure as to what the safe max rev range would be? Any advice gratefully received?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 6, 2015 Member Share Posted June 6, 2015 Welcome.Factory-standard engine?JonathanPS: Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMH Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hi,Its a Superlight which has a 1.6L River K Series engine. It has had a few Mods however. 1. QED upgrade Kit - Current equivalent is the Fast Road Kit (http://qedmotorsport.co.uk/pricelists/) which means better cam, air intakes/throttle bodies etc2. Dry sump. basically stops oil welling to one side or the other during fast cornering & causing oil starvation3. Lightened flywheel (I think)4. New engine management system.Its been tested to produce 156 bhp Based in Hampshire.Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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revilla Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I would have thought that when the mods were done the rev limiter would have been set correctly by the person doing the mods - in which case a one-off quick run up in say second gear* will find the answer, so long as you don't push it to anything silly.* at your own risk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMH Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks. It has no limiter added so need to determine where to take the revs to using the Rev counter. I suspect 7k max but safer to keep it at 6k max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 With nearly 100bhp per litre, I suspect that your peak power will be north of 7000rpm. I'd be surprised if there is no rev limiter at all. What engine management system do you use? If you want to be safe with standard pistons, follow Dave's advice on your Pistonheads thread and stick to the low 7000rpm range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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