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Originally Posted by M_a_t_t
I want to do a similar (temporary) project in my mercury. I actually already bought a 12 hp opposed twin for it too. I haven't watched all the videos yet so you might have already answered it, but why the CVT? I was thinking I could just do a simple chain reduction plus the metro 5 spd and be fine. I didn't do any calculation or anything, just my hunch.
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The CVT 5 speed transmission we are using gives the car a big boost in acceleration. The CVT part of the transmission only works from a standing start. Once the car is moving the CVT stays in its High position, even when the transmission is shifted to another gear.
Is the CVT 100% necessary?... its hard to say.