Project Summary:

Historically, the RIT Baja Team has had little to no knowledge of the actual output of their drive line system. They race with a standard class engine known to have variations in both horsepower and torque output.

Even with this lack of quantitative knowledge, the team remains a competition leader. It is their desire to remain on top, which means they must implement new and innovative technologies to better understand and quantify the performance of their engine.

The M.E. Department and Baja Team have hence looked to Senior Design for help in developing the technology that will make this possible.

Project Statement:

This project will entail the design, development, and construction of a test bed (with integrated data acquisition) and test procedures for the Baja Team to accurately assess the performance of their standard Briggs and Stratton Model 20 competition required engine, in an effort to remain competitive.

RIT Baja Team in Action

Project Name:

Baja Drive Line Test Development

Project Number:

P10221

Project Family:

SAE Motorsports

Track:

Automotive

Start Term:

2009-1

End Term:

2009-2

Faculty Guide:

Chris DeMinco

Primary Customer:

RIT Baja SAE

Team Members:

• Jeffrey Ryan (ME): Project Manager
• Matt Tranter (ME): Treasurer
• Brian Helm (ME) : Scribe
• Chukwuchebem Orakwue (EE)