13 hp clucth or torque converter?

[agiray24]

hi I'm from Turkey, i am doing my own kart and i want to ask you some questions. I have 13hp 390 cc loncin engine, which one do i prefer? Clucth or torque converter?

 

[B.M.800]

If your able to, a TC would be great.
They are more expensive than a regular clutch though.

 

[r_chez_08]

I prefer a torque converter.
A comet 40 will probaby bolt up

How much have you got to spend?

 

[Jcotz]

It boils down to how much you have, or are willing to spend. If you have the money, then definitely go for the torque converter. You will get much better performance out of it. Also, if the engine has a 1" shaft, then centrifugal clutches for that are already pretty expensive (around $100).

 

[agiray24]

thanks for answers i have another question, can i use scooter torque converters? Like suzuki 400 cc's tc or other scooters tc?

 

[agiray24]

any ideas?

 

[r_chez_08]

If you have access to a mill/ lathe then possibly. You may have to fiddle with engagement and pulley bores.