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Post by Mr. Coon on Dec 12, 2013 19:52:45 GMT
What is the ideal sprocket ratio for our engine (Honda GX35) to achieve maximum MPG?
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Post by Mr. Coon on Dec 12, 2013 19:59:48 GMT
Honda provides a torque/power curve for the GX35 but no efficiency data. The following documents are done by third parties but should help us to understand the engine in more detail. This information might also be helpful in determining sprocket size. Air Force Institute of TechnologySmall Internal Combustion Engine Testing for a Hybrid-Electric Remotely-Piloted Aircraft www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a540184.pdf University College LondonShell Eco-Marathon Car Driving Pattern and Miles per Gallon. www.journal.au.edu/au_techno/2012/apr2012/journal154_article06.pdf
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