Engine choice for my go kart?

[MahoreLee]

Hey I need to know if any of these engines will work on my go kart and which one you recommend. Or if there's another one I havn't posted please do share! I will be off-roading and going up some bigger hills. I also plan on selling this go kart next summer. I paid $160 for it.

http://www.google.com/products/cata...=X&ei=CaS1T4nFCYKs9AT-0a3-BA&ved=0CNwBEPMCMAE

http://www.google.com/products/cata...56162758&ei=GqS1T_-1OZ_ENL3TmLoP&ved=0CBYQrhI

http://www.google.com/products/cata...30716120&ei=GqS1T_-1OZ_ENL3TmLoP&ved=0CBMQrhI

I'm leaning towards the last one because its the cheapest with free shipping. But the guy who sold me the go kart said it could take up to a 12hp engine and that ones 13hp. The 7hp one sounds way to cheap for an engine.

***There is also a torque converter that I have no idea how to put on haha. I have a picture of it can someone tell me the max amount of HP it can go on. Im probably getting a 400cc 13 hp.

*** Also put pictures of the axle. How does the big gear connect to the axle so that it turns?

Thanks in advance! :biggrin5:

 

[souperman000]

IMO the Hp "limit" the PO set wont be an issue. Does it have a torque converter or Centrifugal Clutch already on the frame?

The mounting holes might be different but I dont think that will be much of an issue

 

[MahoreLee]

Oh yeah there is a torque converter thanks for reminding me! It's not on the frame its separate. So all three of those engines would work?

 

[souperman000]

we need to know what kind of torque converter it is. Different TC's are rated for different engine hp ratings

 

[MahoreLee]

Ill take a picture and post tomorrow because I really don't know. Thanks for the help so far!

 

[r_chez_08]

Harbour freight sells engines- 7hp (11hp I think) and 16hp. They are really cheap with coupons.

 

[MahoreLee]

Hey I added the picture of the torque converter.

 

[r_chez_08]

That appears to be an old comet or maxtorque. I don't think it would take any more than 8 or 9hp but I may be wrong.

 

[MahoreLee]

Oh okay. Do you know about the gear and the axle?