ft lbs of torque from CVT

[wheels]

Does anyone know how to calculate ft lbs of torque from a CVT? Trying to figure out if I can use a specific axle rated at 30 ft lbs.

thanks in advance.

 

[anickode]

Depends entirely on the CVT, and the engine you have it hooked to.

And there's no exact number. Engines have a torque curve, and cvts change ratio depending on speed and load.

 

[itsid]

sure..
max torque is input torque times lowest CVT ratio minus specifc loss (in the realms of 25%)

BUT I'm quite certain the axle bending torque is 30ft lbs..
rotational torque willl be WAAAAY higher
(well unless the axle is made of plastic or just 1/4" steel that is)

'sid

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

sure..
max torque is input torque times lowest CVT ratio minus specifc loss (in the realms of 25%)

BUT I'm quite certain the axle bending torque is 30ft lbs..
rotational torque willl be WAAAAY higher
(well unless the axle is made of plastic or just 1/4" steel that is)

'sid

I agree, I’d send it. It should be fine, and if it isn’t then you needed a new axle anyway.

 

[wheels]

Thanks for the input fellas. Gonna have to test it out.

 

[KartFab]

Send it and hope you don’t bend it.