Recent content by scottisha69

Engine is in and running. Just need to get the right length throttle cable and she'll be ready to go. I did test it out without the cable. Just reached back and used my hand. A little awkward, but gave me a feel for what is in store. Using my phone's "speedometer" app (which has proven to be...

I guess I need to change my settings so I get emails when there's a reply to my thread. I have a Gopro Hero HD camera. Works great. Here's an update on the engine swap: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10467 If the 30 series does not hold up, then I'll spend the money on the...

Two of the guys that sell and service the Subie engines, here in Orlando, have 13hp engines with a 30 series clutch. One has a chopper and one has a go kart. Everything I had read, up to the point of talking to them, was that I would need a 40 series. these guys said, "You can use a 30...

I was kind of planning on having to order a new belt, specific to the new distance/set-up. I'm working with very limited wiggle room and figured I should be more concerned about the engine clearing everything throughout the range of travel in the rear suspension and then order a belt, using the...

Mentioned in my "introduce yourself thread" that I was going to upgrade the engine in my 6hp Vector. I had sourced out a 9hp Subaru Robin EX27, new, for $400.00, but after reading a few other threads and watching some Youtube vids, I decided to take my chances on an 11hp Honda Clone, from good...

Roger that. There's a TC40 1" bore Torque driver available. Both the 3/4" and 1" are rated for 8-18hp.... I will start another thread. I have some questions and issues with it anyways. Yes, I should get a helmet... Had one I used when racing in SCCA for years, but my son left it outside and...

I'm famous for 'near misses'...LOL... I have not hit a tree yet or rolled it. Not a bad kart for the money...Could use some more hp, since I'm 190lbs and it's meant for 13 year olds, but it's a blast to drive and it's super compact. I was probably doing right around 30mph when I entered the...

41 year old kid, with a 4 year old boy and a 1.5 year old girl.... The problem started about 2 years ago when I picked up an old-school single seat go kart for $50.00 on Craigslist. Brought it home, threw on a new tecumseh 6hp engine and began terrorizing the streets. Made an attachment to pull...