Go-kart plans/ideas

[Functional Artist]

I don't know why tbh..

get a proper gear ratio installed and you'll have a kart with a ton of fun to be had.

you couldn't go 70mph anyways.. not with a predator 212
(well not without spending round about $2000 on mods that is)

'sid

Yup, just go have some fun

You don't need to go 70MPH
…up to ~35MPH on a kart is a blast
(any more than that & it starts getting kinda nuts)

Also, keep in mind, that Manco probably didn't design that kart to handle anywhere near 70 MPH
...or the bearings
...or the tires etc.

 

[Austin_Gore]

Yup, just go have some fun

You don't need to go 70MPH
…up to ~35MPH on a kart is a blast
(any more than that & it starts getting kinda nuts)

Also, keep in mind, that Manco probably didn't design that kart to handle anywhere near 70 MPH
...or the bearings
...or the tires etc.

I'm currently running bushings and eventually I'm going to upgrade to some racing bearings.

 

[Austin_Gore]

How would you tell if a flathead briggs had a upgraded connecting rod and cam?? I'll post pics in a little bit.

 

[itsid]

well by looking at the conrod and cam.. how else?
Sorry Austin, may I ask how old you are?
You sound closer to twelve than fourteen
and I think you're lacking some kart basics.

Both of which is perfectly fine of course,
I just want to get an idea where we would want to start with explanations

'sid

 

[Austin_Gore]

Im 15 turning 16 the 30th of this month and I know I know some stuff but not all and I looked it up and they are both stock but owell it would make a good parts motor if anyone needed one.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Post some pics! Take some measurements and good pics of the cam as well.

 

[itsid]

I wasn't talking about the conrod cam question..

it was more the bearings that had me giggle...
"racing bearings" as if
it's misread.. "hardened race" or "deep groove race" bearings there are..
but those have a specially treated bearing races.. they're not specific "racing" bearings

and while ball bearings certainly come in all sorts of qualities
(some of which are better suited for motorsport use than others)
racing bearings is at best a marketing gag from a reseller (hopefully for high quality versions else I'd call it fraud).. at worst a misconception

Nevermind.. back to topic

'sid

 

[Austin_Gore]

Here are some pics here I'm fixing to take some more.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

We need pics of the inside of the crankcase.....

 

[Austin_Gore]

They are posted

 

[Austin_Gore]

Is anyone on here good with making stuff with metal?

 

[Functional Artist]

Is anyone on here good with making stuff with metal?

Maybe.....
...what ya wanna make?

 

[Karts of Kaos]

my dad is a blacksmith and mettle allergic engineer. he also know how to use machines such as a lathe, shaper, and milling machine

 

[Austin_Gore]

Maybe.....
...what ya wanna make?

1" to 4" exhaust adapter cause i cant find any on the good ole interweb

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my dad is a blacksmith and mettle allergic engineer. he also know how to use machines such as a lathe, shaper, and milling machine

I can use a lathe too and I can almost use a milling machine

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Wait, do you want an exhaust header? 'Cause you've got a muffler right there.

And BTW, that engine is bone stock. No performance parts whatsoever.

 

[Karts of Kaos]

my dad may be able to do a lot of stuff, but I sure can't spell

 

[Smerft85]

Is anyone on here good with making stuff with metal?

Check out the 2019 build off entries, I'd say there are at least a few here.

 

[Austin_Gore]

Wait, do you want an exhaust header? 'Cause you've got a muffler right there.

And BTW, that engine is bone stock. No performance parts whatsoever.

Not for the flat head I'm getting a predator 6.5 hemi and i need a exhaust adapter that goes from a 1" ID to a 4" ID so I can put this homemade custom exhaust on it. If you look at where I have the pics of my go-kart you will see the exhaust that will be on it. But I'll put a pic below anyways so you can see.

 

[itsid]

funneling in the rain... ...
I mean that drain pipe is meant for rain, why use it for something else, right?

'sid

 

[Austin_Gore]

That's a section of exhaust pipe from under my dads 3500 that he cut out so he could have a axle dump with tip aimed at ground