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Turbocharged Briggs It can be done. But you will need a controllable way to regulate the higher pressure required to "cram" in more air, so you don't wreck your engine. A wastegate actuator, with system bypass, would probably be needed. Your best bet is to consider a "draw through" type...

single vs. live axle With a single wheel drive you will sacrifice a little traction, not really speed or acceleration. In fact, the instantaneous torque is transmitted directly to the single wheel drive, with less loss of power transfer; so the acceleration will be slightly better. With the...

Framing You need to be careful in the application of wood. What do you intend to make out of the wood? Low gage steel tubing should be used as the main go kart frame components for all the major "stress" points- the heaviest load carrying members. Especially off road, you will need the flexural...