26hp Kohler Torque Converter?

[xxiamdrewxx]

Myself and best friend have decided we need to stop playing with the childrens go kart lol. Weve had this 26hp kohler sitting waiting to be used! So I've been on the hunt for a torque conveter that can handle the torque and HP of this V twin monstrosity. Alas I'm coming up empty handed for something that can handle this kind of juice. I've read the comet 44 could possibly do it but I know will be chewing belts. Motor probably is 200lbs we are close to that each. Then god only knows what we weld up is going to come in at. Moral of the story does such a torque converter exist? I understand were in a world of hurt as far as cost unfortunately. Gearing is obviously going to be taken into consideration assuming I can find the first piece of this puzzle. Any and all help greatly appreciated!

(Shaft measures out at 1" if that helps)

 

[Budget GoKart]

Who cares throw a comet 44 on it or whatever and build a frame or buy a used frame and have fun if it grenades the belt get a stronger belt lol

 

[anickode]

Comet 780 or 94C.

 

[karl]

^^^^^^

Yeah something with a 1" 3/16 or 1" 1/4 belt.

A 7/8 belt is just not up for the 40ish foot pounds of torque that the twin cranks out.

My CV tech Trail Bloc clutch is working great on my kohler, but that is tricky to find.

 

[mckutzy]

IS it a vertical or horizontal shaft?.. Big difference on weather itll be able to be used easily..

 

[xxiamdrewxx]

It's a horizontal shaft motor wouldn't be messing with it otherwise. Looking up quickly the 94c and 780 they do not seem to specify horse power rating? I'm a mechanic by trade but new to high HP centrifugal systems. I would love to say the motor will be fine as is... I cannot guarantee myself I won't try to boost it or something. With a five hundred dollar investment I would prefer it to be future proof lol.

 

[anickode]

Either should be good for 30 hp.

 

[landuse]

Either should be good for 30 hp.