Running a forced induction application that makes big power in drag racing can make tuning a more complex process due to all the additional factors boost adds. The only way to be sure that your car is running the best it can and hasn’t become a ticking time bomb is evaluating as much data as possible. Racepak offers a wide range of ways for any racer to monitor their forced induction engine data with sensors that look at boost pressure, turbo RPM, turbo inlet temperature, and many other elements.
The role of a boost pressure sensor is to measure exactly how much air is being added to the engine via whatever form of forced induction you’re using. The Racepak V-net Boost Pressure sensor can monitor as many stages of boost you’re using, and has a wide variety of pressure ranges it can read, as explained in this video from Racepak.
Turbo RPM is a vital to making sure that your turbocharger is working as efficiently as possible. Racepak goes over in this particular video just how the turbo RPM sensor works, and why it’s so important in keeping your boost where it needs to be.
A forced induction application generates an extreme amount of heat as it builds boost for the engine. By using a sensor to monitor the incoming charge of air that goes into the motor, a racer can look at the data and see if there’s an issue with their turbo system. This video from Racepak goes into how their sensor helps look at the turbo inlet temperature.
Make sure to check out Racepak’s YouTube channel for other great videos on how their various sensors and data inputs can help your race program.