CVT in drag racing.
Why don't they use CVT gearboxes in drag racing? Or do they, but i'm just unaware?
If they don't, why not? Because it would seem to me that this way you could keep the car at peak power.

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Callahan Mcginty

Not sure, my guess would be is they might not be able to take the power, depending on what type you use.

05/29/2016 - 13:47 |
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Yep cant take the power on conventional CVT. They can handle max 250-300bhpish. Although hydro CVT is used in a Japanese tank handling 1000bhp

05/29/2016 - 22:36 |
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Alex P

I don’t think they would be very good. Just doesn’t seem as cost effective as a 2 speed or 3 speed.

05/29/2016 - 14:03 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Alex P

Seeing as pros have to rebuild every race

06/01/2016 - 20:21 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Alex P

Seeing as pros have to rebuild after every race I dont think cost is much of a factor

06/01/2016 - 20:22 |
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Anonymous

Cvts are belt driven so 3000hp on a belt would explode

06/07/2016 - 17:17 |
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