Briggs 5HP vs Honda Clone

[Thrasher]

I have a Briggs 5hp that does really well with minor modifications. If I were to build another kart with a Honda Clone, what should I expect. I also wanna see people post what motors they have and what they've done to them and how they perform just so I can compare all of the different options. Thanks in advance.

 

[crazycart]

Since most Briggs flatheads are quite old and used, the clone will obviously have a bit more power than most. I find the clone runs smoother also. BUT, if you take into consideration that briggs from 30-40-50 years ago still run, that shows the quality of them. You cant yet judge a clone because they haven't been around that long. I don't think they would last nearly as long as a briggs would though. I just got a clone going and the thing was already falling apart. I like the briggs more because of simplicity and the proven quality. If i was to make a cart with a small engine, i wouldn't use a 4 stroke, 2 strokes are much better.

 

[Russ2251]

2 strokes are much better.

AYE!

 

[Thrasher]

why are 2 strokes so much better ?

 

[crazycart]

That's like asking why does blueberry pie taste so much better than dog sh!t? 2 strokes are much simpler, higher revving, high performance out-of-the-box engines. Put a stock briggs 5 horse on light cart, and put a stock say lawnboy engine on another cart, the lawnboy will pass it by 15-20 MPH. 2 strokes are much easier to get power out of, that's why i love them.

 

[jr dragster T]

That's like asking why does blueberry pie taste so much better than dog sh!t? 2 strokes are much simpler, higher revving, high performance out-of-the-box engines. Put a stock briggs 5 horse on light cart, and put a stock say lawnboy engine on another cart, the lawnboy will pass it by 15-20 MPH. 2 strokes are much easier to get power out of, that's why i love them.

Hey be easy on him! He's new and asked a reasonable question. But it's true you can mod a 2 stroke for penny's if you know how to port.

 

[Thrasher]

since when is blueberry pie better ? you just haven't found the right dog apparently... anyhow, are the 2 strokes already set up like a 4 stroke ? like will they mount right up to a kart the same way ? aren't they much more expensive though ? I know they're simpler and all that, but what about durability and all that good stuff ?

 

[jr dragster T]

You pay for quality. Get what you pay for. Go cheap get same. Cheap input-Cheap output.

 

[Russ2251]

Something about that 2 cycle "chainsaw from hell" sound that makes my heart go pitter patter.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Something about that 2 cycle "chainsaw from hell" sound that makes my heart go pitter patter.

I gotta get a vid of that Mall 48" 2 man eating a log. Being on the not engine end is a scary job!

 

[jr dragster T]

Which one's more scary? V8 chainsaw sounds wicked. Lol the rod going to the blade on the second vid isnt even billet XD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9x8rBKC4BE&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c486ERD7-0

 

[Russ2251]

Second vid kinda' scary. Suppose that blade decided to bind up.
BWANG.....

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

I always though drag saws were a hit n miss only thing.

 

[jr dragster T]

Drag saws? Pretty well always big V8's

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Drag saw=giant sawzall

 

[jr dragster T]

Ohh well I dont think these guys are drag racin' Pretty well the only real exiting drag racing is with a chain.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Its called a dragsaw because a crew of people have to DRAG it to a log.

 

[jr dragster T]

XD.

 

[crazycart]

Hey be easy on him! He's new and asked a reasonable question. But it's true you can mod a 2 stroke for penny's if you know how to port.

That was a joke maing! Its all in good fun.

 

[BradenM]

AYE!