All things change in time for the better than worse. If worse then it would cease to exist! A CVT these days are better than they where in the past. If it breaks then fix it kind of innovation No backward thinking you go forward! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnAwHyhN40A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aOWuk5Q75w
~~~Bench tests are conducted in controlled laboratory settings where individual components of the CVT are examined. This type of testing focuses on the internal mechanics and the interaction between various elements such as pulleys, belts, and clutches. By isolating these components, engineers can meticulously analyze their behavior under different loads and speeds. Bench tests are crucial for identifying potential issues with material wear, friction, and lubrication, providing an in-depth understanding of how each component contributes to the overall functionality of the CVT. https://diversedaily.com/cvt-testing-and-validation-verifying-performance-and-durability
Even in engine design you would do your best to blow up the engine to fix it. Who else would do it? In that made the engine stronger!
~~~He'd take the wastegate off, or give the engine more advance, or spray some water on it. If it blew up, it blew up. The 318 block we used to use was absolutely standard up to 1lOObhp. But if we took the wastegate off, that was really hanging the engine out. If it made a lap, it made 1300 horsepower. But we often broke an engine in half length ways. Paul looked at the cross-section between the main bearing ribs (this web stops the head pulling off the block), and there wasn't enough strength there. We could make a new pattern for a block mid-season, so he did a quick mod when the block was cast, using a bit of wood to scratch away the sandcast to make a thicker web. https://walmartramen.blogspot.com/2025/01/news-article-on-paul-rosche.html
In that you don't want to put unnecessary stress on a CVT like no glass pack or etc because you don't want to put unnecessary stress on the transmission more than it was made for. It can take it but will still end up with a whine sluggishness but will more likely still run ok like not blown up! But all around not good to do those things to a CVT! The view of a CVT is more for MPG in cars today!








