whocares44
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Bought a go kart frame last week for $60. Now found a briggs 5 hp for $100. First off, good deal? What clutch should i use, thats reasonable, that could get me going the fastest?
5 hp briggs
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Bobby
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well its not neccesarly the clutch that gives you the speed (i mean it partially is) but the gearing is what actually gives you the speed you want. try this to see what gearing you need, in order to get to the speed you want: http://www.diygokarts.com/speed-calculator.html
souperman000
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I would look into a harbor freight predator engine. It is 6.5hp and if it is on sale, you can get a brand new engine for the same price.
whocares44
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Yeah I was thinking about clutch, completly forgot about gears there. I looked into the Predator, the nearest harbor freight is about a hour away. And so is the briggs. Which would you guys recommend?
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Bobby
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the engine is up to you. by the way did you figure out your gears yet if not let me know i can help with that
I think I'd go new, either the Predator or another clone... But only because I've decided I don't have the time (or skills) to tinker with old engines... And they seem to need lots of tinkering. So far I have mostly old engines so maybe I'm bias against them...
The one newer engine I have has been a dream compared to all the work I've put into the older engines...
Just my 2...
The one newer engine I have has been a dream compared to all the work I've put into the older engines...
Just my 2...
whocares44
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I agree with that, I really don't wanna have to keep tinkering. I just want something nice, realiable and that flys. And yes, I would appreciate any help with the engine, including but not just about clutch and gears, I could get, I really dont have any experience with them
Bobby
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what size tires do you have and what engine did you go with out of curiousity
whocares44
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I believe tire diameter is 14", single wheel driven(LR). I'm going with the Predator 212cc engine
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