Go-kart engines not many people use but should

[Kartorbust]

Rato is one of a few Chinese engine manufacturers, usually they are yellow and black. They also make the Predator I believe.

 

[Karts of Kaos]

thanks. I got it running yesterday with a quick carb clean. it is not running quite right. but I think that is because one of the gaskets is torn. I think that it is going to be a nice strong engine. I polished up the shaft and next onto a kart!

 

[ThatTomGuy]

I have a 243 rotax snowmobile engine a friend dropped off. I saw it running in a video chat but haven;t tried it since it arrived a year ago.
It's just the complete motor with the tapered output shaft sticking out that I would have to adapt to for drivetrain.
While i understand what clutches and things do, I do not have the knowledge to go buy the components needed that go onto that shaft so it will drive a rear axle.
kinda why I joined this site.... to learn from the like minded and hopefully put some projects together.

 

[Kartorbust]

Only a few members have used snowmobile engines on here. I'll be using one on my buggy build that I'll hopefully be starting this summer or fall.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

$200 on Home Depot's website will get you your choice of a Lifan or Duromax 196cc 6.5-7.0 hp electric start engine. <this was true yesterday anyway.

 

[Budget GoKart]

Hey right on im buying a 440cc duromax for my yerfdog the only reason is i have to put lights on it so its street legal which means no more 60mph+ rips i gotta keep the goveneor on the 440cc but it should still riiiip also i plan on making a new engine plate to acomodate the new big block instead of my worn out old honda ( still runs mint)

 

[ThatTomGuy]

can't seem to find duromax engines in canada. Everything I'm finding with google searches are built into pressure washers , generators ect. I did find Lifan engines at home depot though. They have a 7hp, 6:1, pull and electric key start for 550ish (canadian) . Gonna have to watch for sales to come up.

 

[chimmike]

Just saw the Lifan 15hp 420cc on Home Depot's website for $350....

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

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[rockman96]

I snagged a Duromax 440 last night on Home Depot's site for $352. I'm gonna build the crap out of it and run it on methanol

 

[Mr_mcrib212]

respect.

 

[numscul]

I have 2 Rotax engines one 580cc and the other is a 377cc
not sure what i am going to put them in yet

 

[Kartorbust]

Bigger is always better. No replacement for displacement.