DuroStar 16HP ?

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liverider2003

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have you considered using a sled engine?? they put out alot of hp and rpms. and if you get a full sled you can use the clutch and sprockets and everything straight from the sled and just bolt it onto your frame really.

I have...and I have ruled it out because I don't need quite that much power...especially if my wife will be driving it. Also, I have limited access to any sleds being in florida. Every single thing I need would have to be ordered and shipped...including the motor. I would rather not deal with the freight charge.

But if I ever build another large fully suspended buggy I would consider one for sure!

Thanks for your input.
 

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Cool video Ander! So they need to be started with a kart starter.

Check out this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kart...6399574?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item19c4d3d5d6


And then there are these clones:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310225357611&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Any thoughts?

Yeah Kt's dont have pull-starters, you could always skip the clutch, go direct drive and do the push-start thang, but that pretty much sucks...

That raptor engine you found needs a separate kart-starter just like those Kt's and My Star race engines. Like my Star, It also runs on Methanol (instead of gas) which is a hassle because you have to drain and flush the fuel tank/carb and also change the oil after every day of riding. Methanol allows race engines to be built to gain around 20% more power but it also requires much more maintenance to make-em last.

Your ebay BSP clone would be a cool choice but you could save quite a bit of money if you just bought it directly from the source at Arc racing instead:-->http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-5/Box-Stock-Project-BSP/Detail

That ebay seller probably just buys those engines from Arc (w/the cheapo muffler) and marks-em up...

The Arc BSP engine doesn't come with a header, but you could order this one that comes with a MUCH better race style muffler and still save $$$:-->http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-453/Box-Stock-Project-ARC/Detail

Arc has some better tuned/3-stage headers
on this page--> http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-HP-Engine-Parts-&-Accessories/s/151/Categories

You realise those BSP clone engines come with a pulse fuel pump but need an external fuel tank right?
(Its a good Idea to get the fuel tank off the hot engine both for performance and safety reasons.)

You could install a race style fuel tank like one of these:--> http://www.out2win.com/catalog/fueltanks.html

Or, you could mount any type fuel tank anywhere you wanted. My karts fuel tank is mounted way down on the floor below the steering wheel, so you can see those pulse fuel pumps will draw fuel from just about anywhere that's convenient to mount your tank:

 

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Yeah Kt's dont have pull-starters, you could always skip the clutch, go direct drive and do the push-start thang, but that pretty much sucks...

That raptor engine you found needs a separate kart-starter just like those Kt's and My Star race engines. Like my Star, It also runs on Methanol (instead of gas) which is a hassle because you have to drain and flush the fuel tank/carb and also change the oil after every day of riding. Methanol allows race engines to be built to gain around 20% more power but it also requires much more maintenance to make-em last.

Your ebay BSP clone would be a cool choice but you could save quite a bit of money if you just bought it directly from the source at Arc racing instead:-->http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-5/Box-Stock-Project-BSP/Detail

That ebay seller probably just buys those engines from Arc (w/the cheapo muffler) and marks-em up...

The Arc BSP engine doesn't come with a header, but you could order this one that comes with a MUCH better race style muffler and still save $$$:-->http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-453/Box-Stock-Project-ARC/Detail

Arc has some better tuned/3-stage headers
on this page--> http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-HP-Engine-Parts-&-Accessories/s/151/Categories

You realise those BSP clone engines come with a pulse fuel pump but need an external fuel tank right?
You could install a race style tank like one of these:--> http://www.out2win.com/catalog/fueltanks.html

You could mount any type fuel tank anywhere you wanted. My karts fuel tank is mounted way down on the floor below the steering wheel, so you can see those pulse fuel pumps will draw fuel from just about anywhere that's convenient to mount your tank:

Its a good Idea to get the tank off the hot engine both for performance and safety reasons.

You the man.Thanks for all that info. Yes...I will steer clear of any engines requiring methanol.

And yes I do realise about the fuel tank. I plan to mount it exactly where you have...haha. I am going to go check out those links now and see if I can make a decision. If it doesn't work out for me...I can always resell it and shop for a different engine.

Thanks for the help.

Corey
 

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I called AGK about the Duromax engine before I bought it and was told that most parts from a 390 fit including ARC rods. Give them a call and they will be glad to help you out!! I have not started building mine up yet, but I have a Comet 40 series waiting to be bolted to it!!! First mods are rod, cam, valve springs, and billet flywheel. I know, I can get an atv or sled engine for cheaper that modding!! I have a Honda 400ex motor waiting on a big bore kit. I just like modding and building for the fun of it!!! Good Luck!!

Joseph
 
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