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| − | The goal of the powertrain is to move the car forward. In an internal combustion engine, this is accomplished by converting chemical energy stored in a combustible fuel source into mechanical energy. An internal combustion engine burns the fuel to create rotational energy. This is transmitted to the ground through the drivetrain.
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| − | [note: should create page for each subsystem so this page doesn't end up miles long]
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| − | Components:
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| − | * Intake
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| − | ** supercharging/turbocharging
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| − | * Engine
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| − | * Engine Control
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| − | * Fuel
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| − | * Cooling
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| − | * Exhaust
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| − | * Drivetrain
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| − | ** Gearing
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| − | ** transmission (chain/sprocket, gear, or direct drive)
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| − | ** differentials
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| − | ** tires?
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| − | * other powertrain stuff:
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| − | ** traction control
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| − | ** vibration
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| − | ** engine as a stressed structural component
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| − | ** health and safety
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| − | ** testing
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| − | *** dynomometer
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| − | *** DIL
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| − | ** Simulation
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| − | ** History/trends in the competition
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| − | [Currently just an outline, i don't think having the rules/restrictions is the best thing to put in these spots]
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| − | =Engine:=
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| − | As of 2019, the FSAE rules require an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 710cc or less. Available OEM motors within this displacement limit are largely sourced from motorcycles and snowmobiles.
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| − | =Intake=
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| − | All air used by the engine(s) for combustion must pass through a 25mm opening, commonly referred to as a 'restrictor'. For naturally aspirated engines, this restriction limits the maximum power output from the engine to about 100 hp.
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| − | =Exhaust=
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| − | The competition rules limit sound output of the engine.
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| − | =Fuel=
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| − | The fuels available at US competitions are gasoline of octane ratings 93 and 100, and E85.
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