GTC TC2 good unit? yes, but 13hp? probably not
I got my CVT about 1 month ago and bolted it onto a 13hp clone (honda gx390) the only fitting problems were the fact that the driven pulley had to go facing forward because on the other way it hits the cooling fins on the bigger motor, so this means that the motor is further back than I wanted. And I also had to grind down the shaft spacer to align the pulleys. Now the problem is that I was too greedy with my choice of a 13hp and I think in reality that the TC2 should not be used with quite such a big engine and probably 8hp would be better. The TC2 stands up to the 13hp motor mechanically, but the torque load in my heavier dirt style buggy is too much for the belt to handle, becoming very, very hot and then very quickly degrading (2 tanks fuel/belt) I am going to experiment with much slower gearing to see if this helps, but I think 13hp is just too much. Currently running 10/60 sprockets & 22inch knobbys, but will try 8/60 sprocket combo.
I will post back when I have changed the gearing. Will also post if the cheaper Indian made belts are any good.
