100cc chainsaw on 80lbs~ gokart speed?

[Magice]

What kind of speed would I get hooking up a 100cc chainsaw engine to a small kart around 80lbs?

 

[Russ2251]

Need more info. What is make, model, HP of saw?

 

[Magice]

it's a huskvarna 200cd. I believe 80s. It has just been rebuilt.

 

[Russ2251]

Just guessing. Probably around 7.5 HP and approximately 10,000 rpm would give you about 50+ mph with 11" diameter tires, 72 tooth driven sprocket, 12 tooth clutch.

 

[Magice]

How would the acceleration be? The gokart is pretty heavy (thats just the frame weighing that much)

Would this be a better choice than a chainsaw:
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/4908348&category=motorcycle-parts-accessories

 

[Russ2251]

Would this be a better choice than a chainsaw:

Yes but $100 is really cheap for this engine and will likely need rebuild. This is a KT100 and considered a premier racing engine. Typically they are rebuilt every 100 miles of operation.
Here are specs (and price) for this:http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/464/0/specs.aspx

 

[2or3wheels]

go with the chain saw.

 

[Russ2251]

I almost forgot...isn't the saw right hand drive? Might be a problem mounting unless it is a live axle or a very old independent twin engine setup. Is it Ironman that has one of these?

 

[2or3wheels]

i think youll be fine go with diff and you will rule.

 

[ironman]

I almost forgot...isn't the saw right hand drive? Might be a problem mounting unless it is a live axle or a very old independent twin engine setup. Is it Ironman that has one of these?

yeap i got the twin old school cart still lookin for a good deal on some motors for the dual sprocket setup