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    Gx160 vs LIFAN 125CC Motor Engine

    This is for all the bike engine believers lmao, i currently have race modified gx160 on my off road kart. i was looking on ebay and stumbled upon some dirt bike engines. i would like to make my kart a shifter and was wondering if the LIFAN 125CC Motor Engine would be a good prospect. it has 4...
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    torque converter disapointment

    i recently installed my tav30 on my kart in order to improve the power transfer all around. well i tried it out and the power off the line is amazing and then midway it feels like there little power. At the top end it feels like the engine not even reving up to max rpms. i was wonder if my...
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    tav2 adjustment

    how would be able to get my torque converter to engage at higher rpm? im afraid that when i start my engine my kart will take off. lol
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    Gx 160 Engine won't start

    I've fooled around with my gx160 quite a bit and have incorporated many mild eninge mods. after perform alll the mods my engine performed beautifully. However recently, i pulled out the low oil level sensor and introduced a flat top piston and gx200 gasket to the mix. Now the engine won't...
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    Crazy and possibly stupid clutch setup

    Hey i was just wondering if this work combo would ok... i have to two speed jackshaft but it's been burning up so im gunnna order a cvt. i was thinking maybe you get a crazy amount of ratios by hooking them up together? i would hook up the cvt to the engine then drive that chain to a jack shaft...
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    Which CVT would be best?

    I currently have a two speed jack shaft set up on my go kart. I'm running a modified gx160 probaly pushing up to 9 or 10 hp with 16 tall inch tires. I smoked my clutch today trying to get out of a small ditch. I'm wondering if i shoud get a tav30 for my kart or cvt in general? im running a 61...
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    Hair pulling engine trouble!

    I have just finnished installling a numerous amount of modifications on gx160. i can get it started but the things is running really, really rough. i can barely get to idle. first what should my fuel mix screw be set at? i have it three turns out . also i have a 95 jet in the carb now, it a...
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    Help needed with ARC rod

    I'm sure this may be a common porblem but when i went to un torque one of the bolts on my arc it just won't come out and it's starting to strip!! i got one out succesfully and get can't get this one out. i don't want strip anymore.... anyone got any suggestions. also how the heck do i get split...
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    GX200 carb on GX160

    Quick question GX200 carb will fit on the gx160 right? im pretty sure just want to make sure
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    Clone 6.5 hp or genuine 5.5 hp?

    I've called up some engine guys for parts. they've told me this stop wasting money and time with the gx160 and buy 6.5 hp clone. this true? does extra 30cc make that big a diference?
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    Comet 2 speed jack shaft engagement rpms

    Does anyone know the rpms in which the comet clutch on the jack shaft engages at? (not the double chained clutch on the engine) It's similar to a noram heavy shoe clutch and i want to switch on the springs for higher engagment rpm. the springs i got look reddish brown if that helps. thanxs
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    New Engine Mods

    I have modified honda gx 160 and i'm looking to take it to the next step. These are mods that i have done: governoer removal gx 200 head gasket smaller fan bored out gx 160 carb 1.2 rocker arms billet reatiners and keepers stainless valves 8 of advance timing header diamond spark plug...
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    2 speed jackshaft springs

    Does any know where i can find clutch springs for the clutch on the two speed jackshaft? I'm looking for springs that will engage at a higher rpm than stock. The type of clutch is the one that has two shoes and is held by two springs. the jackshaft works great but just shifts to early. thanxs
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    are torque converters worth it?

    I am running a modified gx 160 pushing about 8 to 9 hp. i currently have a higher grade comet clutch and i run either 60 tooth or a 100 tooth gear on the axle. I love the torque from the 100 tooth but it maxes out at about 50 km/h. Plus i wanna be able to get that low, kick in the pants torque...
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