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    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    Another question: The current motor has a shaft that is almost 3 inches long. The 9hp motor that i am looking to buy has a shaft that is 2 27/64 long. Is this difference in sizes going to matter. It is equipped with the comet clutch, see picture above. Lastly, where can i find what size belt...
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    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    Thanks The 9hp b and s comes with the 3/4 inch shaft. Most hp i can find with tht size. The electric start isnt the main reason, it was more for the headlights. I had put some thought into running just a battery and charging as needed. Will prob just go with this. Thanks
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    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    I guess what i need now is peoples opinions: B.S. 9hp for $250 Or Lifan 6.5 with electric start and to run headlights for $200. I keep going back and forth on this If the 9 and 6.5 perform the same then i would rather have lights and electric start Thanks
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    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    Appreciate Appreciate the help The re post was an accident, did not think the first went through cause internet acted up. Was goin to delete but have not been home to do so. I may go with a 6.5 cause I can get it with electric start and i want to put headlights on. Not to mention it would be...
  5. J

    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    continue with pics here are some pics of the setup...
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    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    continue i do understand that hp is not everything with speed of a go kart. are you saying that with a identical setup a 6hp engine will run the same speed as a 9hp or even a 15hp engine? the belt is new but i am not sure it is the correct belt. i looked up the info on this go kart and it is...
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    engine size and sprocket ratio: faster

    hello all, although i have owned go karts since i was in third grade i am new to sprocket ratio and attempts to make a go kart faster. I will explain what i have and what i would like to do: i have a large yerf dog (that i only paid $100 for by the way and all it needed was a new carb.) it...
  8. J

    Formula one go cart: whats it worth

    pic here is the pic, sorry not a good one.
  9. J

    motor swap (how big) and clutch question

    Hello all, couple of questions: Just bought another go cart. Pretty good size yerf dog, only paid $100 for it and i only had to replace the carb. It appears to be the same as the following link: http://cf.mp-cdn.net/fb/31/3108b6c4e02372f3e5b6b9a86ba1.jpg This only has a 6 hp engine and i...
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    Formula one go cart: whats it worth

    Hello all, i have someone that has a go cart that appears to have a formula one body on it. He said it starts but needs a belt. He only wants $50 for it and said it came from a track of some sort. I am going to look at it tomorrow. What should i look for to identify it. Real curious what its...
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