newbie kart help

[nabisco_12]

Won't a engine size any bigger have a larger shaft? I would love a torq but the cost on a comet is parking the kart this season. I was hoping to sell my other dual rider kart but people won't give more than 50$... Screw that!!!

 

[OzFab]

Won't a engine size any bigger have a larger shaft?

That's the point; a 40 series is made for the stronger engine with a 1" shaft...

 

[nabisco_12]

so buying a 40 series does me no good with out a bigger motor... im screwed both ways i guess... idk if my engine will be good enough and hate to buy a part that may or may not work and i wont know till i try! do u guys think my motor will fit me well or should i get a bigger one?...what size?

the resell on karts around here blows, EVERYBODY wants dirt cheap and if i buy the 30 and it not work then i will have to buy the 40 and take a loss. loss in the form i wont sell my stuff for give away price. people dont know what a good kart takes where with you guys i do

i guess roll with the 30 and see whats up, worst case i can put the set up on my kids kart and gear it WAY down?

i really thank you guys and Jimmy... with your help it will ease my pocket book and keep the fun natzi (wife) off my butt!! LOL

 

[kart bruiser]

yeah get the 40 series now you will thank yourself when it is easily hauling you up hills that the 30 series on an 8 would be screaming to get up

 

[firemanjim]

yeah get the 40 series now you will thank yourself when it is easily hauling you up hills that the 30 series on an 8 would be screaming to get up

and then we will discuss getting more grunt from that 8hp....... We will shoot for 12...... Easy and $$ friendly......