Duromax 18hp

[ROLY239]

thinking of using the DuroMax XP18HPE for a Gokart but havent heard of anyone using Duromax engines for Karts. is this a good idea?

 

[qtband]

Need more info. What kind of kart? Built from scratch? You can use any engine you want, but what's it going on is important.

 

[ROLY239]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz4va_5ykGBWUkJ6MXNtNy1XUjNIRHVKRlNfdDhLZzF2MlAw

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz4va_5ykGBWcVNlSk9aNWNrZGlYVE9xTVpicDhkakpZVWxj

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz4va_5ykGBWOHNWS3l0WkpRbG5RX3JwRVVINFlBX09ITDlN

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz4va_5ykGBWXzMxQmdIRzJXdDdDYkFBOF9IX21iQUFyVTZB

Cant figure out how to post pics but here are links to the pictures, its a custom kart. I bought the frame and plan on using the 18hp Duromax for the Kart. I wanted to use the predator 420cc but its too expensive. I dont mind spending the money on a good torque converter though. Its justI also dont know what type of torque converter I would use for the Duromax 18Hp, I planned on using the comet 40 series but i feel like it wont be able to handle 18hp.

 

[Kentucky Boy]

You will definitely need the 40 series. Comet brand is probably more expensive than some of the others.

 

[ROLY239]

Are there any other torque converters that are cheaper and can handle 18HP. Not saying I don’t mind paying for the comment, as it is a great torque converter, but if I could find something cheaper and does just as good a job, that would be better.

 

[bob58o]

Who else is paying for comments? I feel like I've been cheated.

If it were me I would try a 40 series China Knock Off.
If I wanted something better, I would probably skip the genuine Comet 40 series and maybe do a Comet 94c/90d.

 

[ROLY239]

Is the duro Max engine good for the kart I put pictures of though? Asking in terms of power and in terms of durability and performance.

 

[bob58o]

Is the duro Max engine good for the kart I put pictures of though? Asking in terms of power and in terms of durability and performance.

I can't speak from experience since I never owned a Duromax, but I assume one Chinese engine is as good as the next.

Predator 420cc is like $320 plus tax.
Duromax 440cc Electric start is $255 (shipped, but refurbished).

My 420cc engine is Powerland brand and cost under $200 shipped IIRC, but chances are it is made in the same factory on the same assembly lines as Predators and other clone style engines.

 

[qtband]

Looking at the pictures.....
Is the rear suspension operable? Looks like it may have been changed from the original set up.

 

[ROLY239]

I was thinking that too. Might upgrade or replace the suspension, looks a bit worn, what would you recommend? Also, was thinking of upgrading the Duromax engine, but I dont know what type of air filter I should use.