FHSAE Next Generation Engine Configuration

To maintain a competitive advantage in the Formula Hybrid SAE competition, a new exotic and legendary engine design is needed for the University of Idaho race car. The solution is to reverse engineer a Honda CRF-150r one-cylinder engine with computerized micro measuring and laser scanning technology and turn it into a two-cylinder 250cc engine.

Background
The Formula Hybrid team at the University of Idaho is in need of a new engine configuration to remain competitive for future competitions. To incorporate the electric motor and maximize engine displacement, a new engine must be designed that has separate engine cylinders. This will require research of an engine with comparable features and design.

Deliverables
One of the main goals of this project will be to reverse engineer the Honda 150R engine, while this process is taking place we will be required to document any findings we make as well as how we took apart the engine. This project will require more than just reverse engineering the engine but it will also require that we learn to use the Metrology equipment and Solid Model the engine using the CAD program Solidworks. The Metrology equipment will help us measure the parts which can't be measured using ordinary tools such as a caliper and micrometer, by using devices such as a CMM and 3D scanner it will allow us to measure those parts. If we manage to complete these requirements the next task will be to downsize the engine from 150cc to 125cc, from there we will need to find a way to run two 125cc engines together to be placed in the formula hybrid car.

Specifications
Note: 1 = highest priority, 2 = lowest priority

Metrology


Computerized Micro Measurement (CMM) at University of Idaho Metrology Lab

CAD Modeling


Use of photographs to speed up CAD drawing production.

Document Archive
Documents (Meeting Minutes, Agendas)