Research & Development

Whilst we'll tackle anything (especially projects that other folk can't do), our real strengths lie in the areas of diesel and petrol engine development and associated electronic control systems.

Much of the activity centres around our in-house Superflow SF-7100 dynamometer. This is a computer controlled water brake dyno. capable of absorbing 1000 lbs ft. of torque and having an upper limit of 14,000 RPM. It is a superb machine for the type of work that we do and since we installed it, we've added to its standard capabilities considerably. It is now a highly accurate measuring tool and there isn't much that goes on in an engine - or comes out of it - that we cannot monitor, record and analyse.

Our 5 gas analyser with data logging capability enables us to carry out emissions testing and rectification whether for OE applications or for the tuning industry. In fact we won a SMART award from the Department of Trade and Industry for research into new methods of controlling emissions from diesel engines. We are currently working on a government funded F.U.S.E. project which will see BBR at the leading edge of infinitely.

A significant part of our work involves mapping and calibration of engines using electronic engine management systems (also known as EMS or ECU). Our engine test facilities are second to none and are used by manufacturers for specialized projects. We can test road car engines using manufacturers EMS equipment and also have the facility to run almost any after market or competition system on an engine. We doubt that anyone else in the UK has anywhere near our depth of knowledge and experience with so many different types of systems.

The team at BBR, have been active in the field of electronic engine controls since 1983, creating an unrivalled knowledge base from which to work. We are familiar with most of the competition engine management and data logging systems in current use, having used them ‘in anger’on many customer projects. We have also designed and manufactured our own systems where no suitable alternative is available. This gives us a unique position within the industry - we are able to offer advice on assessing the right system for your needs, we can then apply that solution in an effective manner. This service can be offered for all applications from road vehicles to the highest levels of international motorsport. We do not specialize in any one engine type and have become expert at adapting engines with our comprehensive facilities. Our breadth of experience means we are equally at home in an R&D, production or track-side environment.

Our service also extends to troubleshooting existing installations and projects. Here, we have been able to find useful gains in many supposedly optimal systems.

Our expertise is not just limited to engines however. We also design and manufacture special purpose control systems and we are able to bring our own experience to bear on any application. Although best known for our own tuning products, we have for many years worked behind the scenes on other successful and prestigious products.

We also operate as electronics and software consultants as we have wide ranging experience in all types of application, from PCB design and layout, to real time control of special purpose equipment using high level languages.

If you have a project you think we can help with, contact us now.