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Here is my 2 seater project, it has no motor! For me and the kids



My questions are

What's a good motor/size to use?

Do they make manual trans for karts?

Is there a special kart carb I need to get?

Do I use a torq converter?

How would I be able to have Reverse?

What do I need to do to run lights?

I have no clue guys I don't know anything about karts. Where can I buy good parts for my kart at?

Your help is appreciated, thank you!
 
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Get the harbor freight 212 then add a tav2 (torque converter )..... There is a ton of links already posted in the "parts supplier" links......
What is the other thing in the pic, with an engine on it? I see one tire and a part of an engine, assuming there is another kart in the mix..... ?
 
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nabisco_12 said:
My questions are

What's a good motor/size to use?
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nabisco_12 said:
Do I use a torq converter?
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nabisco_12 said:
How would I be able to have Reverse?
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Now, do you want good or do you want cheap?

You can use a HF 212cc Predator or you can source a GY6 which will have a TC built in plus electric start, lighting circuits & reverse

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Do they make manual trans for karts?
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unfortunately, no; if you want multi gears you're looking at a motorbike or ATV engine...

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Is there a special kart carb I need to get?
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One will be provided with the engine

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What do I need to do to run lights?
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Electric start

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Where can I buy good parts for my kart at?
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Get a 8-9hp electric start engine and a tav2 and you will have a lot of fun. Mod the engine later on, to put out more like 12-14 hp, and have more fun.....
 
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Yeah. A comet 30 series is rated up to 8HP, so a 30 will work just fine. It is also about half the price of a 40
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I thought the 30's were good to 9hp and then the 40's take over with a range of 8 to 18hp? At least that is what I thought I read last night.....
 
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The Comet 40's cost more but if you ever want a bigger engine for that 2 seater you'll need the 40. If you go with the 30 you will be at its max hp rating out of the box..

Im no pro by any means.. But I try to stay away from using things at their max hp rating.

And not all motors with electric start have the charging capabilities..
 
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Axx3d said:
The Comet 40's cost more but if you ever want a bigger engine for that 2 seater you'll need the 40. If you go with the 30 you will be at its max hp rating out of the box..

Im no pro by any means.. But I try to stay away from using things at their max hp rating.

And not all motors with electric start have the charging capabilities..
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This is good info. If you do want to get a larger engine at some stage, get the 40 series now
 
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