New member with first question!

[offroad]

Hiya chaps just signed up as a couple of my friends and I plan on building our first offroad buggy from scratch..

Basically we are staying as basic as possible for our first build so as not to discourage us if the going were to get tough, we have a lot of tools and equipment at hand so it shouldnt be too much of a challenge.

My first question is; We have a Honda GX390 engine (low revving and unlikely to scare us I know) from a genny, can anyone recommend a fairly cheapish clutch that will fit?

I know we have to take into considering how many teeth and what sprocket and weight etc but at the moment it is all guesstimating...

I have been on the ProKartEngines website which seems to sell everything but I'm not sure on which clutch I'll need..

Thanks and hello again!

James

 

[OzFab]

Welcome to the forum.

I can tell you that the cheapest clutch you're gonna find for a GX390 will set you back a minimum of $150. The really bad news is, for an offroad buggy, you're better off with a torque converter which will cost you twice as much.

Unfortunately, there's no cheap way out of it; the only other solution is to find a cheap offroad bike engine

 

[offroad]

Ah ok, yeah was doing a little reading on those TCs, cheers for advice, gona scout around!

J

 

[landuse]

Welcome to the forum. Yup, you are going to need a Comet 40 series for that engine if you want to offroad.

 

[offroad]

Ok so would you guys recommend a torque converter for this engine atleast £150 or wait for a small bike engine to come along?

 

[landuse]

Ok so would you guys recommend a torque converter for this engine atleast £150 or wait for a small bike engine to come along?

It is up to you. A bike engine is always nice because you have gears, but it depends on what you can afford.