New engine (upgrade in progress)

[Doc Sprocket]

As far as the PCV breather goes, you can also use a cheapie inline fuel filter frm any auto parts store.

 

[Screendoor]

I ended up getting a small filter from advanced auto parts. I had to use a small adapter between the valve cover hose and the filter itself. I believe I will mount the filter up above the motor instead of below or just hanging.

 

[Screendoor]

Found a guy here in va that owns and operates EZ bore. Which deals with Racing go karts. I decided that I am going to head over to his shop on saturday and see what he has in way of upgrades for my engine. Hopefully I come back with some sweet new parts to show off.

 

[anderkart]

I found EZbore's website, looks like its an awesome shop: http://www.ezbore.net/

 

[Screendoor]

The guy i spoke with is really helpful. Cant wait to get the new parts for the kart.

 

[Screendoor]

Thanks for all the help. here is what I got today!

14 tooth on the new clutch and 12 on the old rusty clutch.

New clutch, chain gaurd, RLV header, Carb adapter, and airfilter.

Next I am going to order the 18lb valve springs and a new billet fly wheel.

 

[Screendoor]

Should I paint the header black with high heat paint.

 

[Gutteer]

i would but thats just me

 

[Screendoor]

disregard the 2003 in the picture. its my wifes camera and i dont feel like changing the date

 

[Screendoor]

that is a six inch air filter. anyone know where i can find a Styrofoam sleeve for it?

 

[anderkart]

I'd either paint it or use header wrap.

Your EZbore shop probably sells Outerwear pre-filters. I use em and think they're better than foam sleeves. You could find one online here: http://www.google.com/search?source...s&pbx=1&bav=on.1,or.&fp=d4a7e52ef0af3d83&bs=1
K&N makes a similar product: http://www.google.com/search?source...l=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.1,or.&fp=d4a7e52ef0af3d83

 

[Screendoor]

what type of paint do you suggest. I think EZ Bore had a outerwear. but not the styrofoam

 

[anderkart]

I've always liked VHT brand header paint best, but any brand paint sold for high heat use would be fine.

Cool thing about the Outerwear is its got a slick outer surface so most all the dirt it catches just falls back off while your riding around. A foam type pre-filter probably works just as good but all that dirt just sticks until washed or brushed off.

 

[Screendoor]

thanks man. its good to know i can always count on you for good advice. There is a local track that I am going to go test this kart out on. Keep in mind this is just a 1wd kart with a slightly modified clone. It will not be super fast or corner like a Ferrari. In fact it will probably behave like a model T.

Cant wait to get it on a track

 

[Gutteer]

In fact it will probably behave like a model T.

Haha that is probably the funniest thing ive seen posted on here
and lucky you the only place i could ride is at a dirt oval track and it is tiny

 

[Screendoor]

this track is at ft eustis in virginia not to far from my base. its 20 dollars on weekends to test for 2 hours. I am going to try my best to stay out of the way of the guys who are testing to perform. But I didnt build this thing to look at.

 

[Screendoor]

Before I go to the track I need to wire up my remote kill switch. can anyone provide a link to somewhere on the forum that mentions this?

 

[Bluethunder3320]

not too hard, just tap into the wire that goes to the switch, wich is the positive, and the kill seperates it from ground, (negative) that is grounded to the kart frame.

 

[Screendoor]

I got to looking at it last night and got it figured out. Time to bust out the soldering iron.

 

[anderkart]

I'd just hook it up to send a ground to the wire running to your low oil sensor, and leave the engines original kill switch all connected as-is. You'd end up with dual kill switches and the low oil sensor just left unplugged.