Odyssey with 440MXZ engine

[rucinskj]

Working on the odyssey 250 project. Put a 2007 mxz440x racing motor in it. Getting to the part to add the coffin gas tank, radiator and seat. Coming along good. Any suggestions or advice? constructive criticism welcome. looking for a fender solution for rear tires. had to use 2.5" spacers. How it look otherwise?

 

[souperman000]

That looks really cool. nice work.

One thing - I'm sure you have noticed the exhaust goes into the "cabin" so the seat cannot be set all the way back.

 

[mysteryboy28]

mufflers can be cut and reshaped. just don't restrict the exaust flow, and don't shrink the expansion chamber.

 

[rucinskj]

I had to reshape the exhaust ends to the right degree but I don't think I restricted the expansion chamber what is the expansion chamber I'm not surewhat. part of the exhaust it is?

 

[exenos]

Basically and very thing but the can is the expansion chamber. If you reshaped it without shortening the chamber then you didn't cause a restriction in the chamber, the length of the pipe plays the largest role in where the power band is.

 

[landuse]

You can make a bracket to hold the gas tank above the engine?

 

[bighead]

I like it. Is that a tripple EEE cage? Also can you post pics of your shock setup?

 

[rucinskj]

Yeah ill get a ton of pics transferred from phone. I have a pic of all the steps, welding the redneck motor mount to modifying exhaust. I added a few chrome pieces from a 50's car thought it would add a nice touch now I cant keep putting chrome on it you should see it now! My dad is a "Junker" and 90% of this was built from scraps he picked up. Its cool having an old man work at a body shop too and get custom paint mixed. I shoulda had him teach me welding cause my welds on this are horrific! Picked up frame and cage for 100$ and the 07MXZ440 race motor for 600 not bad for a 700 go kart!

 

[rucinskj]

Well than you figure in the cost of the welder you had to buy and all the trips to harbor freight!! Got my Geo Metro Radiator in the mail today!! Ill have her up and running soon ill post vids of doing wheelies or killing myself lol

 

[CAPTAINCAVEMAN]

the tires on that thing look bad@$$ and I love the paint
I can't wait to see a video

 

[bighead]

Yah post the pics and vid up for sure. Have you seen my Odyssey's? Here is my youtube page.

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?fe...kzu9YkuQpPswlX1o4MK1sPn0UzW01xpiJsujENRioFiJ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpEL0TIEi2M

Another one I added a 340 sled engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhYpZcympiQ

And me next project I will be starting soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EBrEt2N4dU

 

[bighead]

Also 99.9% you have a Tripple E cage. Thats what 50% of the racers used in the 80's. You have Challenger and Tripple E companies making race stuff for the Ody's in the 80's.

 

[rucinskj]

Awesome I really like the side tubes that stick out wide its sick I might add those. I actually watched your videos while building they were very helpful I like the trans clutch widen mod. You've inspired my build.

 

[fowler]

Awesome I really like the side tubes that stick out wide its sick.

u mean the bars that stick out between the wheels on each side?

they are nerf bars and they stop the buggys locking wheels during a race

if yours is an ex racer then it would have had some at one point

they also doulbe as a place to stick a jerry can if u are going on a long trip

 

[bighead]

The Tripple E did have nerf bars. You can still see the mounts on your cage. Well two of them anyway. Notice the bar behind the seat? Your nerf bar slides into that. I will see if I can find pic of tripple e cage.

Also looking at the this cage you may have room for your seat.

 

[rucinskj]

Do they still sell the triple e nerf bars still or should I make em myself?

 

[bighead]

I am not sure. I do know Tripple E is still making mini buggies today. Try the web site.

Confirm you do have tripple E first though. I think you do but people copy them.

 

[rucinskj]

Here are some pics during build you can see my mock up motor mount and how i jerry rigged it. A little Work in progress pics. By this weekend it should be done and ill be doing wheelies!!!! (if i dont blow apart the tranny)