SquidBonez
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Well, after quite a bit of planning and parts hoarding, I've finally begun on my project. What I'm building is (as the title suggests) a full suspension big block mini buggy. I currently have a Predator 420 hemi built for this buggy. Mods include a stage 1 kit, billet rod, billet flywheel, 50lb valve springs, chromoly pushrods, thin head gasket, and governor removal. I plan on keeping the stock cam. I may even upgrade to a Predator 670cc v-twin in the future. Aiming for 50 - 55 mph top speed but mostly focused on torque. I also have a Comet 40 series transmission with red driver springs and medium roller weights for a higher engagement (2600 RPM).
The tubing I'm using is 1/8" wall (11 gauge) 1"x1" square tubing simply because it's easier to work with than round tubing is. I'm using a Chicago 125 Flux welder from Harbor Freight. It has worked well in the past, especially when you get better wire for it. Very easy to use, although the welds usually aren't very pretty and you have to clean the slag/spatter off. That, and this is my first time welding on a project...so that may be part of it.
The suspension will be single a-arm in the front (with adjustable camber) and swingarm in the rear. Simple yet effective - and very light. This buggy will be designed to be easy for a beginner like myself to build and as light/compact as possible to help maneuverability and acceleration. It will be 50" wide at it's widest point, which is the standard width of an ATV trail. Tires will be 20x10-8 in the rear and 16x6.5-8 in the front.
I made a very basic 3D model of what I'm planning the finished product will look like (subject to change of course):
The tubing I'm using is 1/8" wall (11 gauge) 1"x1" square tubing simply because it's easier to work with than round tubing is. I'm using a Chicago 125 Flux welder from Harbor Freight. It has worked well in the past, especially when you get better wire for it. Very easy to use, although the welds usually aren't very pretty and you have to clean the slag/spatter off. That, and this is my first time welding on a project...so that may be part of it.
The suspension will be single a-arm in the front (with adjustable camber) and swingarm in the rear. Simple yet effective - and very light. This buggy will be designed to be easy for a beginner like myself to build and as light/compact as possible to help maneuverability and acceleration. It will be 50" wide at it's widest point, which is the standard width of an ATV trail. Tires will be 20x10-8 in the rear and 16x6.5-8 in the front.
I made a very basic 3D model of what I'm planning the finished product will look like (subject to change of course):
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