Clone engine swap

[kartkiller]

I finally got the throttle done tonight and lemme tell ya, that lil blue bastard woke that Kart up. That old decrepit flat head could never touch that clone. I'm just trying to figure out why I didn't do this months ago....

 

[mike75925]

so when are you going to start modding?

 

[DangerSeeker]

I'm right there with you man! I wish I had put one of these bad dudes on my boys little Streaker when we first got it 4 years ago! Hey Mike, can you give me some pointers for some simple mods that won't compromise engine life, etc.? Inexpensive is also good!

 

[vgk]

welcome! Make a straight pipe for more top end if you can weld. If you dont ride in the rain, remove the air box and put a KandN air filter on it.
like this
http://www.mypurerush.com/images/product/small/Pit Bike K&N Style Air Filter 34-36mm.jpg
Enjoy

 

[mike75925]

danger, when i first started modding mine, i removed the paper from the oem filter, yanked the governor and ran a straight pipe. my engine doesn't run as fast as the builders claim it should. propper jetting is a must for any engine. i ran 50wt oil in the beginning, 5-20w30 is fine. remove every other fin from the plastic fan. i doubt anyone has gone through tests with a stocker running along side modifieds to see if longevity is the same as with the stock configuration. if you build it up correctly, it will last. as to how long, mainly depends on maintenance and how it is used.

 

[DangerSeeker]

Mods

When I take the gov off, is there anything to be aware of? Like springs that are attached to it, etc.? I was also wondering about the low oil sensor...I disconnected the wire at the quick connector located inside the little black box adjacent to the shutoff switch. Will this take care of auto shutoff of engine during rough terrain riding? Thanks a lot for all of your suggestions and help guys. My boys and I love this site and we're really excited about getting the yerf dog going.......AND the crazy new Streaker that was created by install of the HF 6.5! Happy Vday !

 

[mike75925]

disconnecting the oil sensor like you have is great. if you choose to remove the governor, heres a video series (4 videos) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTNbDvfIHoo

 

[vgk]

The govener removal will make it go faster but it will later stuff up like the camshaft

 

[DangerSeeker]

Hey Mike, Great video series. I'll definitely use it in the near future.

 

[mike75925]

vgk, how will removing the governor muck up the cam?

 

[slideways]

Yes.. do tell..

 

[1992suburban]

congrats on another happy CLONE install



hehehehe

 

[kartkiller]

Now I need to clean my torque converter, the kart wants to go while idling. And yes the belt is on correctly lol. I made that mistake before

 

[vgk]

Is the cam shaft plastic? Mine is nylone so it will screw it up.

 

[freakboy]

Is the cam shaft plastic? Mine is nylone so it will screw it up.

wow that seems like they used quality materials were it matters!

 

[1992suburban]

sounds like a Briggs intek with a plastic cam or some crap HUH????

 

[vgk]

yep. briggs intek plastic sucks
swaping out with animal one though

 

[slideways]

Lolz.. yea those good old hard working MEXICANS building good old American Briggs motors have gone with plastic cams.

Not to worry though.. the garbage clone engines use a nice hardened steel cam that will last until we die from trying to grasp at false reasons why they are junk.