Manco Subaru Fox Vortex Rebuild

[ChadGoFast]

Hi all. I'm a little new to this, I just got my 10 year old an older Manco Subaru Fox go-kart that came with the updated predator 212. I've changed the bench seat to two buckets that required the side rails and roll cage to be stretched, steering wheel moved a couple inches to the left and a steel rod welded into the steering linkage but it still needs some work. The torque converter is eating belts and I'm not sure what the correct belt size is or where to get it. It also needs new brakes and I'm not sure what model fits in place of the original caliper. Does anyone know where I can find a manual or what model brakes and converter this thing came with?

My son also has a more traditional kart at mom and stepdad's house with a stage 1 212 and a straight clutch assembly instead of the converter and it's much faster than the full suspension kart with a roll cage that he has at my house. Anyone here replaced a 212 with a 420, and how much difference does that make? If I can keep the converter as is, I'm thinking the extra grunt could allow a smaller final drive instead of the 60 tooth on it now ithout giving up takeoff. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[chimmike]

Hello! I just picked up one of these as a frame and I was hoping you could photograph the steering components and setup for me? Also would love to see the sliders you used for buckets. Thinking I'll have to do that for my kid.