Bowers Group’s precision measurement expertise played a crucial role in supporting the University of Wolverhampton Racing Team (UWR) with the manufacture of an adaptor plate. Used by OEMs such as Morgan, Mini and Toyota, adaptor plates convert the standard oil heat exchanger on the BMW B48 variant engine into an external oil cooler system. To ensure the accurate measurements of critical components, Bowers Group supplied an XT3 Holematic thread gauge, aiding UWR in achieving optimal performance.

UWR and the Morgan Motor Company were in an ongoing partnership to help convert two CX platform Plus 4 cars from road production vehicles into racing cars. The UWR team scheduled track test days to gather performance data on the new racing cars, where they discovered high engine and oil temperatures that could impact performance.

After exploring additional venting options that did not provide the desired impact, UWR designed an adaptor plate to replace the standard heat exchanger on the oil filter housing. This plate would enable the installation of an external oil cooler system, which was much better suited to lower both oil and engine temperatures in unison.

The team sought assistance from its partners and sponsors, including Bowers Group, Quickgrind, and Tungaloy UK, for the tooling and manufacturing of the plate. With time critical to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, Bowers Group promptly supplied an XT3 Holematic thread gauge to test the connections of the adaptor plate and ensure the team could build it accurately. Precision measurement was crucial for plate, which acts as a fluid barrier and pathway for both oil and engine coolant.

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