plantthoughts
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I'm wondering why a CVT wouldn't be a perfect fit for a 3600rpm 160cc engine?
I need a grunty motor(hauling heavy trailer up steep hills), so it needs to have about 5hp(I'd go for 8, but it's too much $), and since I want it to last a while and get good mpg, I figure it'd be wise to go for a bigger engine, 125-175cc.
I was warned that CVT wouldn't pair well with a low RPM, is this because you can't add enough weights to adjust the CVT down that low? I'll lookup cvt mods(maybe heavier weights?), but first I want to know what the issue is.
I need a grunty motor(hauling heavy trailer up steep hills), so it needs to have about 5hp(I'd go for 8, but it's too much $), and since I want it to last a while and get good mpg, I figure it'd be wise to go for a bigger engine, 125-175cc.
I was warned that CVT wouldn't pair well with a low RPM, is this because you can't add enough weights to adjust the CVT down that low? I'll lookup cvt mods(maybe heavier weights?), but first I want to know what the issue is.