I have recently drug out my old yard cart to do some inprovements! I had a 5HP I/C Briggs, but im switching to a yt 125cc yamaha engine with a 5-speed. and am converting it to a live axle and hydraulic disc brake. As well as lengthing the car a little bit to acommadate my long legs a little better(LOL). I will get some pics over the weekend and post on monday if any one is interested in checking out what im doing incase any one else is thinking of trying something like this!
My New Project!
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modelengineer
Lord of the noise
Sounds awesome! Make sure the engine gets enough airflow to cool it, maybe with vents or fans if it is behind the seat.
BradenM
Etre Et Durer.
Looks great eronann. 
Some More Pics!
Finally was able to do some more work on the cart this week, Got the back axle installed, shifter done, engine installed, and the brakes installed(minus the brake lines)! Hope you guys enjoy!
Finally was able to do some more work on the cart this week, Got the back axle installed, shifter done, engine installed, and the brakes installed(minus the brake lines)! Hope you guys enjoy!
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jr dragster T
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Looks good! I see a turbo in the backround, Slap that on the 125!XD
Chevy454Power
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maybe a noob question but where are you putting the clutch pedal?
r_chez_08
Should be in the shop...
i like the exhaust!!!
r_chez_08
Should be in the shop...
whats the difference between a 2 stroke and 4 stroke exhaust?
2 stroke exhaust is designed to bounce a wave back to the cyl. to push the last part of the exhaust gas back.
Check here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_engine
Check here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_engine
I agree with Theo, the exhaust needs to be the original or close to it. Other than that I think it looks awesome. That thing is going to move with that small sproket.
I will ask what 454 did, where are you going to put the clutch? Maybe on the shifter handle? That's what I've seen before on a much higher scale.
Went to the Atlanta Moter Speedway back in 2008 and saw a shifter Kart with a 1000cc engine that was insane....
I will ask what 454 did, where are you going to put the clutch? Maybe on the shifter handle? That's what I've seen before on a much higher scale.
Went to the Atlanta Moter Speedway back in 2008 and saw a shifter Kart with a 1000cc engine that was insane....
Kaptain Krunch
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Yup, keeping the stock exhaust, or getting an aftermarket one for that engine is important. As for the clutch, like noley said having it on the shifter is nice, thats what i did mainly because i didnt have much cable, but it works great.
Chevy454Power
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On the shifter handle seems more practical. But more fun as a pedal in my opinion.
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