Kart Engines

[South Kart3377]

Alright who else here thinks the EPA should let us have a Karting Package for Engines (Open pipe, K&N Air Filter, Easy Thottle Linkage and Clutch.) Vote you views on this thread's poll.

 

[anderkart]

There's several kart shops that sell engines like that in the USA now.
Here's one: http://www.affordablegokarts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=ESB

 

[South Kart3377]

There's several kart shops that sell engines like that in the USA now.
Here's one: http://www.affordablegokarts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=ESB

I know but, my point was there is no way to get a flat head fun power for karts anymore.

 

[r_chez_08]

Why are you trying to get the EPA sued? All they are trying to do is burn less gas! Unless there is actually something stopping you from installing all the goodies on your kart.

And why do you want a flat head? Sure they are cool, but the ohv and ohc designs are far superior.
Thats like saying, I am going to sue because VW no longer make their campervans!

 

[South Kart3377]

All they are trying to do is burn less gas! Unless there is actually something stopping you from installing all the goodies on your kart.

And why do you want a flat head? Sure they are cool, but the ohv and ohc designs are far superior.
Thats like saying, I am going to sue because VW no longer make their campervans!

Sued, not anymore, I lost my head again sorry. But making my briggs OHV kart engine come with high back pressure dosen't solve any of these problems. And the Raptor was phased out due to EPA Regulations. I am not sueing briggs they didn't make the choice.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

There are a lot of things I miss, that you can't get new anymore. Life's like that. So... Source an old one, and restore it!

 

[kendelrk]

they are still out there. who says you cant find a Milwaukee drill instead of a royobi? or find a raptor 3 instead of a clone? parts are still available

 

[South Kart3377]

There are a lot of things I miss, that you can't get new anymore. Life's like that. So... Source an old one, and restore it!

Me too.

they are still out there. who says you cant find a Milwaukee drill instead of a royobi? or find a raptor 3 instead of a clone? parts are still available

Yea, and I have a raptor 3 with I-Beam Billet Rod, Billet Flywheel and a 28mm Tilly Carb, It's dyn'd at 41.5 HP at 6,000 RPM Top end is 10,000. I drove a friends 72' Camaro with twin carbs and a 6.6 liter, Thats a FAST car. As far as Products I'm livin' in 1984. I need some shut eye now. bye bye

 

[bighead]

If the left wing tree huggers get any more love we will only have electric karts in 10 years. All they have to do is convince you it's for the better of the people.

I wonder what an F350 will look like with Obams's 55mpg regulation by 2025? Or the Corvette for that matter. No big deal right? I like when I have no choices but a Chevy Volt.

 

[B man]

If the left wing tree huggers get any more love we will only have electric karts in 10 years. All they have to do is convince you it's for the better of the people.

I wonder what an F350 will look like with Obams's 55mpg regulation by 2025? Or the Corvette for that matter. No big deal right? I like when I have no choices but a Chevy Volt.

Ha we all know that regulation will never happen

 

[B man]

I saw a flat head briggs for sale at the tractor supply. And it was a even a fun power model.

 

[bighead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ-4gnNz0vc&feature=youtu.be

 

[South Kart3377]

Epa

Look what I just found

Can I make adjustments to the new engines at home?
Consumers should perform routine use and care maintenance
as recommended in the operator’s manual. However,
owners should contact a qualified engine technician
for adjustments not listed in the operator’s manual.
Owners should also be aware that it is against the law to
tamper with an EPA-certified small engine. Tampering
with a certified engine may involve adjusting the fuel or
exhaust system, or changing the engine’s performance so
that it no longer meets the manufacturer’s specifications.
Tampering may increase an engine’s exhaust emissions,
contributing to our air pollution problems. To stop customers
and repair facilities from tampering, manufacturers
have equipped many engines with special caps or plugs
that limit or prevent adjusting the fuel mixture or engine
timing. Removal of these special caps or plugs and
adjustments beyond the manufacturers specified limits are
considered tampering and may subject the violator to a
fine.

Here's the site http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/f98025a.pdf second page.

 

[matman55]

wow,the epa thinks they can tell US what to do?good luck with that. the earth is not going to end just because i want to upgrade my small engine.the earth is pretty **** resilient and it can handle anything we dish out.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Look what I just found Quote[Can I make adjustments to the new engines at home?
Consumers should perform routine use and care maintenance
as recommended in the operator’s manual. However,
owners should contact a qualified engine technician
for adjustments not listed in the operator’s manual.
Owners should also be aware that it is against the law to
tamper with an EPA-certified small engine. Tampering
with a certified engine may involve adjusting the fuel or
exhaust system, or changing the engine’s performance so
that it no longer meets the manufacturer’s specifications.
Tampering may increase an engine’s exhaust emissions,
contributing to our air pollution problems. To stop customers
and repair facilities from tampering, manufacturers
have equipped many engines with special caps or plugs
that limit or prevent adjusting the fuel mixture or engine
timing. Removal of these special caps or plugs and
adjustments beyond the manufacturers specified limits are
considered tampering and may subject the violator to a
fine.]Quote Here's the site http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/f98025a.pdf second page.

Normally, I consider myself a good law-abiding citizen. With this one? Get bent. Find me. I'll adjust what I want, when I want. Tough ta-ta's.

 

[r_chez_08]

Unless there is actually something stopping you from installing all the goodies on your kart.

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/f98025a.pdf second page.

Ah now I understand. Well they can screw that!
Reccon it applies to my gx160 in the UK with an EPA sticker and a straight pipe? Oops too late come and stop me.

That's why loads of these carbs have those f'ing annoying caps over the idle mixture screw. Ergh.

Now I understand why you are a bit pissed off. C'mon EPA, putting a straight pipe on a kart is the least of our worries!

 

[South Kart3377]

wow,the epa thinks they can tell US what to do?good luck with that. the earth is not going to end just because i want to upgrade my small engine.the earth is pretty **** resilient and it can handle anything we dish out.

YEP!

Normally, I consider myself a good law-abiding citizen. With this one? Get bent. Find me. I'll adjust what I want, when I want. Tough ta-ta's.

I will quote that when I sue them.

Ah now I understand. Well they can screw that!
Reccon it applies to my gx160 in the UK with an EPA sticker and a straight pipe? Oops too late come and stop me.

That's why loads of these carbs have those f'ing annoying caps over the idle mixture screw. Ergh.

Now I understand why you are a bit pissed off. C'mon EPA, putting a straight pipe on a kart is the least of our worries!

Now every body knows why I dislike the EPA, and D@mn laws.