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    Could my engine RPM some how be LIMITED?!

    thanks for that but i already am aware of all those things, im just wondering if the engine might possibly be limited somehow
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    Could my engine RPM some how be LIMITED?!

    only acceleration is affected by top speed, and yeah i should invest in a tach.
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    Could my engine RPM some how be LIMITED?!

    great idea! will try soon. also, top speed is not affected by weight Source: My Physics Teacher
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    Could my engine RPM some how be LIMITED?!

    I use the speed calculator on the site a lot, was pretty accurate for my minibike speed. I then tried to use it on my reverse trike gokart i built. on the GPS it said my speed was 38mph (engine sounded topped), but on the calc fully revved it said 46mph. GoKart Setup: Engine: 11hp 346cc HF...
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    Torque Converter best gear ratio?

    not yet, we just got a frame and swingarm so far
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    Torque Converter best gear ratio?

    hmm. well with engine, rider, and complete kart im assuming about 300lbs total.
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    Torque Converter best gear ratio?

    Thank you for a quick reply Toystory Some sort of acceleration where one can do burnouts and get pulled back into the kart seat, but i have a question, does adding a torque converter increase top speed or just torque?
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    Torque Converter best gear ratio?

    How should i gear my reverse trike with a TAV2 torque converter (10 tooth drive sprocket). Specs: 11hp 16in tire About 30lb bare frame Which rear sprocket should i buy for a good top speed of around 50mph but still having good acceleration? Thanks!
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    Starting out

    look on spidercarts.com, got some good stuff there
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    Which Engine!? 11HP w/ Torque converter or 125cc Clone??

    Thanks for the welcome. i did forget to mention the 125 revs u to 7500rpm, so i was thinking gear it for low end and it will be pretty dang quick, but still be able to hit like 50 at the end of 4th
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    Which Engine!? 11HP w/ Torque converter or 125cc Clone??

    We welded a reverse trike frame from scratch and the frame weighs about 40lbs, frame/swing-arm only. We currently have an 11hp 346cc Harbor Engine and we were thinking of selling it to buy a 125cc lifan 4 speed. Which would be a better, faster choice for this kart. Harbor Engine with Torque...
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