Analysis of an E-85 Two-Stroke Seml-Dlrect Injected Snowmobile

Presenter Information

Aaron Bowen, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Stuart Boyd, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 201

Start Date

23-4-2007 8:15 AM

End Date

23-4-2007 9:45 AM

Student's Major

Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Student's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Mentor's Name

Bruce Jones

Mentor's Department

Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Mentor's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Description

The project concerns the Minnesota State University Mankato Automotive Engineering Technology Program's entry to the 2007 Clean Snowmobile Challenge. Included in this presentation is the snowmobile model chosen for modification, engine choice, modifications applied, methods used, modification results affecting performance, emission control, noise reduction, production cost, durability, fuel efficiency, safety, and rider comfort. The Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks devoted their main focus for the 2007 Clean Snowmobile Challenge to convert a carbureted Arctic Cat 500 Saber Cat two-stroke engine to semi-direct injection (SDI). The engine was tested for emissions, noise, and performance; these test results were then analyzed for advantages and disadvantages.