I'm new to karts and my buddy and i are looking at picking up a Hammerhead Twister 150cc that needs a lot of work. It's gonna need a new engine and i'm not sure what's the best one for it. Is it best to get another hammerhead twister engine or get something like a oreadator 212?
Hammerhead Twister 150cc Engine Replacement
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frostyflammable
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The Predator swap may need some major modification to the frame and the mounting plate, these buggies (if I am not mistaking) have the GY6 engine which also gives you reverse with the gear box, something the 212 shaft may not be able to be adapted to. I do not have much experience with the GY6 150cc units but to me it would seem a little fab work will be required to fit a clone engine on there.
--Dan
--Dan
Bwdeaton
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If the engine is trashed then it would be easiest to replace with another gy6 150. The engine is probably repairable or rebuild able though, and parts are very inexpensive online so that would likely be cheaper and definitely easier than the fab work to convert to a different engine mounting.
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complete new motors aren't too bad if you consider the cost of a predator swap by the time you buy torque converter, new chain, proper pitch sprockets, and the mods.
The gy6 makes more horsepower stock with a smaller displacement since it can rev to higher rpm's. 9-10hp stock.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Long-Case-150CC-4-STROKE-GY6-Scooter-ATV-Go-Kart-Engine-Motor-150-CVT-/182249797206?hash=item2a6eef3656:g:vKUAAOSwdzVXtsiD&vxp=mtr
---------- Post added at 09:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 AM ----------
complete new motors aren't too bad if you consider the cost of a predator swap by the time you buy torque converter, new chain, proper pitch sprockets, and the mods.
The gy6 makes more horsepower stock with a smaller displacement since it can rev to higher rpm's. 9-10hp stock.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Long-Case-150CC-4-STROKE-GY6-Scooter-ATV-Go-Kart-Engine-Motor-150-CVT-/182249797206?hash=item2a6eef3656:g:vKUAAOSwdzVXtsiD&vxp=mtr
shadowfocus603
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http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/125_150cc_Performance.html
Scroll to the bottom then come up a bit. He has a complete 200cc GY6 with gearbox ready to swap. Rick is very knowledgeable and he stands behind the stuff he sells.
Scroll to the bottom then come up a bit. He has a complete 200cc GY6 with gearbox ready to swap. Rick is very knowledgeable and he stands behind the stuff he sells.
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