Question on this torque converter

[Razzar]

Hello everyone, i happened to stumble onto this site and i am happy i found it. there seems to be allot of knowledgable people here with good advice.I am new to this hobby and have been building an off road kart for my two kids. I will be using an 13hp engine and realize that a torque converter is a must. my questions are as follows

1. Is this torque converter strong enough for my engine

TAV Torque Converter (1/2P 10T 1 in. B)

It is one of the only converters i can find available. It is part number 217790A at certified parts.

If not could someone steer me in a direction for a torque convert. I live in canada so we are limited up here for kart parts

Thanks

 

[r_chez_08]

if i am right, the 13hp will have a 1" shaft, and the converter a 3/4" bore. check the for sale sectoin, many have sold in there (40 series)

 

[Triton]

Tav 30 1" bore 41/40 chain

Hi I am doing the same as you and having heaps of trouble getting a torque converter but the one you mentioned is what I am after. You said you can get it if so where ? And buy the way I'm running a Honda 9 horse and that has a 1" shaft as well.

 

[Razzar]

You can get it at Certified parts. I asked them directly if that part would work on my 13hp engine (1inch shaft) but they said they don't have any technicians available to answer my question till mid Feb.Kind of wierd but i was hoping to get an answer here on that part number

Link to the site

http://www.certifiedpartscorp.com/

 

[theo]

The tav might work if your kart is light, but with that engine and a kart on the heavy side will be hard on belts.

 

[r_chez_08]

It says rated 4 8hp but it should be alrite with13

 

[bajagokart]

i wouldnt risk it! go with a comet 40 series because they are rated 8-18 hp! if it i only rated for 8 4-8 i wouldnt use an engine bigger than that; also, you driven portion of your torqe converter will require a 3/4" jackshaft!

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

A few people on here run a tav on modded clones pushing 15hp.

 

[Triton]

I checked that Certified parts site out and like every one else no stock !! Dose anyone know of another torque converter system I can use ? I'm running a 9 Hp motor and 20" wheels and a reasonable size buggy. We just finished the rest of the buggy today its on its feet and eager to run.

 

[bajagokart]

run a comet 40 series! it works great for my 13 hp