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[karts1]

I am new to go karts but my first question is what is the name of this frame if anyone know and will this motor fit 13 HP 389cc OHV Gas Engine with Electric Start

 

[karts1]

also how do i know what pitch of chain i need

 

[mckutzy]

Off hand....the motor won't. It is made for a 2 stroke motor.. There shafts are opposite drive to the princess motor.
With work and a jackshaft it could be made to work together... Not easilly

 

[Joe-405]

you should be able to slide the sprocket and hub to the left of the axle bearing and it will line up.

The big block style engines are a extremely tight fit tho.

 

[karts1]

Off hand....the motor won't. It is made for a 2 stroke motor.. There shafts are opposite drive to the princess motor.
With work and a jackshaft it could be made to work together... Not easilly

so which engine at around $100 would fit

 

[Joe-405]

Your engine is the same size as the other big block style engines. Anything bigger than 270cc is considered a big block if I remember correctly.

Look at this video. It will fit with some minor modifications for sprocket clearance and for engine mounts.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWaJytjQhSA&feature=share

That being said obdviously a 212cc style small block will fit easier tho.

 

[FieldstoneDriveKarts]

It doesn't look like a regular 4 stroke will work. The frame seems to be in the way. Look for a two-stroke, like a Yamaha KT-100

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Looks like a good frame, but not a ton of engine space. for a cheap engine, you might try a Predator 212cc 6.5 HP(Honda clone). I've heard good things about them. That's really ambitious with the 13 HP. With the correct gearing, 6.5 HP should be plenty. To give you an idea, my 1985 5 HP 213cc Briggs and Stratton flathead should theoretically take my kart to about 20 MPH. I'm also a beginner, so if someone says something that contradicts me, listen to them instead!

 

[karts1]

does anyone know about a listing for a predator 212cc used for like $100

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Get a Harbor Freight coupon and you can snag a BRAND NEW one for about $100!

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Without it it's about $120

 

[karts1]

thanks man

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

No problem to help a fellow kart enthusiast

 

[karts1]

so does anyone know the frames make and model

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

It's hard to tell frames from each other, but if you could find some sort of serial number or whatnot on it, that would help.

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My kart frame is custom

 

[itsid]

late70's early eighties by appearance.. and there is no way to fit a predator (or any four stroke really) on it

judging by the seat struts you cannot mount the sprocket anywhere near where it would need to be in order to work.
Also IF you alos had to buy a new rear axle since that one is unlikely keyed in the correct location.

ALso a 100 buck two stroke kart engine is a unicorn.. if you see one that's not dead, go for it!
make sure it CAN hold a clutch though..
since a direct drive kart is useless when not on a race track.
(clutches are expensive again...)

No, I'm afraid making this kart run for cheap is not going to happen really.
I mean sure you can destroy it
(by cutting the frame and seat struts and whatnot to fit the 212 or whatnot)
but then it'll be a real pain to drive it might even turn itself into a pretzel the first chance it gets.

Pick a different frame if you want to go 4stroke..
or raise your allowance for a proper engine

just my 2ct

'sid

 

[karts1]

Wingsmoto 49cc 2-stroke Pocket Mini Dirt Bike ATV Engine with Gear Box 14T T8F Sprocket New Metal Recoil Racing Air Filter

will this motor fit and if so do i need a exaust

 

[mckutzy]

Those engines are ridiculously under powered and noisy.... Id wager it wouldnt even get it moving at all....

 

[karts1]

could you help me find a nice cheap engine

 

[redneckengineering]

For cheap, you are probably best looking for a used engine on ebay or your local classifieds.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

In abridged version of what you are being told: That frame and "cheap" engines are not compatible.

Try again with a "yard kart" type frame and you won't even need any advice.