manco go-cart frame
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KartFab
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With a centrifugal clutch you could get speed, but not torque to climb hills.
With a centrifugal clutch, and jackshaft, you could get low end torque, but no real top end speed.
With a torque converter, you will get both low end torque, and a higher top end speed.
Look into this sticky for more information.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18371
If you go the centrifugal clutch route, it might cost you about 100$ for the clutch if its a 1" shaft, and you will need to 'gear it low' to avoid burning up the clutch if you plan on riding up any thing other than a small hill.
Gran_pan has pretty much summed it up for you. If you want to offroad and climb hills, I would probably go for the Comet 30 series TC. It is more expensive, but it is more suited for what you want to do
Post a pic or two of the back of your kart. Does it have a jackshaft already? If not, that will be an extra expense if you use a centrifugal clutch
Post a pic or two of the back of your kart. Does it have a jackshaft already? If not, that will be an extra expense if you use a centrifugal clutch
Sinbad001
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Comet 30 series fits a 3/4" shaft and is rated for up to 8hp. You'll need a 40 series if the motor has a 1" shaft.
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