Mr Helmholz - simple model

[Todd....!!]

I call the no trans setup a direct drive setup, how bout you?

Never actually driven a vehicle with it!

COOL!

LATER!

Todd....!!

Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> 
> > Gary what's a CVT...?
> 
> Constantly Variable Transmission, whereas the engine maintains an RPM
> in its optimal torque curve, and the transmission, via a belt of some
> sort, adjusts the axle speed.  This is typically done with two
> interlaced pulley halves that mate together.  The closer the pulley
> halves are together, the larger diameter the pulley is.  The reverse
> would also be true, whereas the pulley halves pulling apart would
> yield a smaller pulley diameter.  Works great in go-karts, and been
> used for years.  Some of the carm manufacturers have been making units
> for electric powered cars, and nowadays even small gas engine powered
> cars.
> 
> Problem has been (to date) belt tearing under high power applications.
> 
> > ALSO a TOP FUEL dragster is still traction limited, doesn't have more
> > than one gear, and the clutch slides the entire run...
> 
> Our funny car has *no* gears.  Engine, flywheel, clutch, giant
> lubricated spherical bearing, driveshaft.
> 
> We worship our SFI rated bellhousing :)
> 
> --
> 
> Frederic Breitwieser
> Bridgeport CT 06606
> 
> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> 1989 HWMMV w/turbocharged 500cid Caddy
> 1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab soon to have 431 stroker + turbos
> 2000 (I hope) Buick GTP (Mid-Engined Sports Car)