1" bore clutch for 300LB off road kart

[armywelder]

i built a off road rig and plan on making it a shifter kart with an atv engine but for now i have a 16hp clone engine that i am trying to use. its a 1" bore. my problem is the kart is about 300LBs without the rider. i weigh 200. the engine im sure is strong enough but the clutch i got wasnt. i should have researched that more before i bought it but thats life. does anyone know of a clutch that is strong enough for 500+ LBs. thank you guys

 

[landuse]

You might have to dig deep and buy a Comet 40 Series torque converter.

Welcome!

 

[armywelder]

You might have to dig deep and buy a Comet 40 Series torque converter.

Welcome!

thanks @landuse i shall dig

 

[firemanjim]

No might about it.... That's a lot of weight. A cc just won't do..... Get a real COMET 40series tc...... You will be grinning all day and your buddies will be jealous......

 

[exenos]

If you are going to be paying 300+ for a torque converter maybe you should just save up a bit more and get the atv engine.

 

[OzFab]

Why spend money on something that will be replaced soon...

 

[firemanjim]

Well, he said he was gonna eventually put an atv engine..... ? Ive seen some HEAVY DUTY cc's that hold up to 40hp, with 1" bores, but they start at like $180....
Check this out....http://www.heeters.com/kartclutches.shtml
You should try and get one of those little 4cylinder engines the army uses to power generators and stuff. Do you know the ones I'm talking about?

 

[OzFab]

Another thing to consider is gearing; if the drive ratio is too high, it doesn't matter what clutch you use, it still won't work; can you provide a tooth count of your clutch & axle sprocket?

 

[firemanjim]

Man,....... Forgot the obvious..... Yes we need to know your current gear ratio before any real advice can be given.....