Ginetta Cars upgrade dynamometer rig with Variohm EGT sensors

Variohm has worked with Ginetta Cars for a number of years, supplying sensors to monitor pressure and temperature for a variety of applications on engine development projects as well as being fully utilised as part of engine control unit and data logging systems for race cars that are produced at the company's Leeds factory. Ginetta has recently embarked on a new project to convert a Schenck 750 kW water brake dynamometer which will be fully utilised in a development project for a new Nissan V8 engine which now powers its G55 GT3 - a latest evolution endurance racing car that has enjoyed fantastic success across national and international single-make race competitions. The ex-Formula 1 dynamometer will be fully overhauled, with many of its component parts being upgraded to ensure it’s up to the job for endurance testing the GT3 engine. An important part of the upgrade and already used across the GT3 engine production programme will include fitting EGT series exhaust gas pressure sensors which are supplied by Variohm through its exclusive UK, Ireland and European distribution and support service for the leading USA thermal measurement specialist, Zip Sensors, Inc. These premium quality Type K sensors have a very high reliability and durability reputation across a broad range of exhaust gas monitoring applications with variants for diesel, petrol, methanol and nitro exhausts with special models for bikes and dynamometers. The range is aimed at serious enthusiast and professional race teams alike and includes the entry level Sportsmen's Series with exposed tip sensing in stainless steel and Teflon® insulated conductors, and the Pro Series featuring grounded enclosed tip sensing in Inconel® stainless steel with optional ceramic fibre insulation with stainless protective braid. In addition to the Zip Sensor range, Variohm supplies its own manufactured brand EPT3100 series pressure sensors to Ginetta to monitor oil, fuel and water pressure across all of its G50 series race cars. Variohm EuroSensor works closely with customers across motorsports including Formula 1, A1GP, WTCC, GP2, Champ, NASCAR, ALMS, Superbike, and many others. The complete range includes pressure and temperature sensor solutions for fuel, oil, coolant and brakes as well as force, torque and position measurement sensors for suspension travel, throttle and gearbox. Laser and infrared technologies are also supplied for ride height position and tyre condition.