Engine Swap

[Bdog]

So, I have the opportunity to pick up a used Baja Reaction 150 buggy-style kart relatively cheaply. My issue is that I've read a lot about the crappy engine/drivetrain in this thing.
Seeing as I have a Honda TRX300 quad engine and tranny sitting in my garage, I'm kind of thinking of doing some mods and swapping it into the Baja.
I don't really have a direct question...Just wondering if this is something I should even consider or whether I'm being foolish.

 

[B man]

how do you think it works as is?

 

[devino246]

All depends on the size of your tool box and your level of expertise.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

All depends on the size of your tool box

"See, honey? Size does matter!"

I mean, "yeah, what he said!

 

[Bdog]

My tool box and expertise are quite small, I am sorry to say lol. But my father in law teaches autoshop at a local high school, so I get loads of work done gratis.

Talked to the guy selling the kart and he said he thinks the CVT or forward/reverse gearbox is trashed.
But I know these karts had a problem with the forward/reverse cable not being tensioned and adjusted correctly. Hopefully thats all thats wrong with it. Maybe I won't have to swap after all.
But honestly, a 300cc engine on that kart would be hella cool. And fast.

 

[devino246]

"See, honey? Size does matter!"

I mean, "yeah, what he said!

My tool box and expertise are quite small, I am sorry to say lol. But my father in law teaches autoshop at a local high school, so I get loads of work done gratis.

Talked to the guy selling the kart and he said he thinks the CVT or forward/reverse gearbox is trashed.
But I know these karts had a problem with the forward/reverse cable not being tensioned and adjusted correctly. Hopefully thats all thats wrong with it. Maybe I won't have to swap after all.
But honestly, a 300cc engine on that kart would be hella cool. And fast.

All joking aside, as long as you have a means to do it, go for it