22XT Custom CVT

I created the first custom continuously variable transmission (CVT) in my team's history. The CVT uses a complex system of weights, springs, and ramps to automatically adjust the drivetrain ratio to keep the engine operating at peak power.  I'm not going to spill too many CVT secrets here (I know spies from other teams are lurking) - but will happily share more information upon request. 

The custom secondary pulley was a huge success, removing ~0.08 seconds from our 100ft acceleration time. I wasn't able to tune my primary pulley to outperform the modified CVTech primary that I worked on as a freshman - but this setup has been incredibly successful, achieving two 2nd place acceleration finishes so far in the 2026 season.