So, I'm a ME student and we have a Formula SAE team. We've been using Kawasaki ZX6R motors, but now we're looking for something else. An idea I'm tossing around is using four 880 pistons and cylinders, manufacturing new heads (has to be a 4-stroke) and orienting them in a boxer configuration.
Here's a link to the FSAE site to get an idea of what this frankengine would be powering:
FSAEOnline.com
If using the cylinders won't work, the option also exists to mill a full case, and use the pistons for that...
So, any thoughts? The top teams are currently using 450cc singles (yamaha, kawi, motorcross motors) and 450cc +- is what is optimal given the size of the intake restrictor (20mm dia). Am I missing something? I'd think a tiny, 450cc boxer, with a cg only a few inches off of the ground would be an interesting proposition...
I leave it to you...
Here's a link to the FSAE site to get an idea of what this frankengine would be powering:
FSAEOnline.com
If using the cylinders won't work, the option also exists to mill a full case, and use the pistons for that...
So, any thoughts? The top teams are currently using 450cc singles (yamaha, kawi, motorcross motors) and 450cc +- is what is optimal given the size of the intake restrictor (20mm dia). Am I missing something? I'd think a tiny, 450cc boxer, with a cg only a few inches off of the ground would be an interesting proposition...
I leave it to you...