Racing Kart info.

[A/CDr.]

Could anyone tell me what kart this is, and what motor plate I would need to run a predator on this thing? I would also like to run a torque converter if it wouldnt be too much trouble. I already have a torque converter and a hemi predator. Thanks.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

That would be an offset oval track kart. Exact brand and model, I have no clue.

So in short, it will turn left much better than right.

As far as engine and drivetrain options, race karts can rarely, if ever, fit a torque converter. Race karts use centrifugal clutches.

 

[itsid]

That would be an offset oval track kart. Exact brand and model, I have no clue.

So in short, it will turn left much better than right.

As far as engine and drivetrain options, race karts can rarely, if ever, fit a torque converter. Race karts use centrifugal clutches.

uhhhhm I'd go for nope

that's a straight sprint chassis I'd say...
set up with the stupid oval track wheels yes,
but a sprint chassis (and that'd be GOOD!)
can't tell for sure since the last bit of the rear frame is coverd by the seat in pic #1..*

made for 4strokes I'd say
(given the large offset of the seat making room for the engine)
so just ideal for your task of mounting a 212

the motor plate you need depends on the twin rail distance of your kart and the tube diameter.
(just measure it carefully and you can grab a matching plate online)

TC might be an issue since it takes up wuite an amount of space on the left side of the enigne.. (where the seat is)
might fit (maybe with an offsetting motor plate),
might just not *shrugs* can't tell from here I'm afraid

I'd suggest you swap to more "ordinary" wheels..
not too wide and for sure symmetrical left to right,
not that stupid oval track setup.
that way it'll handle much much better in the end

'sid

* to be clear. a straight vs offset chassis is not about if a tube has a weird bend,
it's if front and rear track are inline..

[EDIT]
well looking at the chassis for a while.. maybe JT is correct, maybe that rear track is offset..
I have a hard time finding any example where that buldge isn't doubled with straight rail on a sprint/straight chassis... too bad "left turn only" is a pain [lto is what Invader called it.. not me ]

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Ok fair. BUT, it in the first picture, it SERIOUSLY looks like the spindles are a bit askew........at least on this Android................also I noticed the engine plate is AWOL.......:toetap05:......

 

[anderkart]

Some are Universal-fit, but most of the 15-degree/4-cycle racekart motor mounts will specify if they're made to fit karts with the International or American frame rail spacing. So you'll need to measure the distance between (the center to center of) your karts two engine rails to determine which type you need. Karts with the International frame rail spacing will measure 3 5/8", and the American frame rail spacing will measure 3".

Your Torque Converter will require quite a bit more seat clearance than a clutch. So you could either move the seat over further, or simply buy one of the motor mounts that have the side to side adjust-ability feature.
Like one of these:
https://cometkartsales.com/BMC-544-Burris-Four-Cycle-Motor-Mount-International.html
https://cometkartsales.com/BMC-543-Burris-Four-Cycle-Motor-Mount-American.html

 

[A/CDr.]

Thanks for the helps guys, so this things is made for left hand turns? Could I just swap out the wheels or is there more to it? I don’t have the frame yet, I was just looking at this one I don’t want to have to do a lot of fab.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

It's built in to the frame design. If you don't have it yet, I'd pass. Race karts usually have chassis specific parts(read: EXPENSIVE+rare) and if it's already an oval kart, it just won't be very enjoyable to drive. Plus they have very low ground clearance.

In short, look for a yard kart.

 

[itsid]

agreed!
if you do not have the frame yet, do not buy it at all

an offset kart is of no use (IMHO)
and it's unfortunately not the wheels, but the rest of the chassis.

here's a crude centerline track alignment of a straight chassis:


and one for an offset kart:


as you can see narrower rear track (to offset it)
and the center of the kart
(straiht line through the center of the rear axle and center of the front axle) is tilted
as well as the offset axles (font track green vs rear track in red)

you cannot fix that easily..
you can remove most mayhem (by widening the rear axle way past
what's good for the axle to make it wider on the left..
and with an adjustable rear front spindle bracket
you can remove most of the preset tilt..
but it's still a crappy kart in righthand corners.

again Invader themselves labelled their offset karts
"LEFT TURN ONLY!" for very good reason


And that thing is one of the "milder" offset karts out there.
(just like yours would be.... still hard for me to tell for sure)

'sid

 

[A/CDr.]

Ok, I’ll pass on this one. Thanks for the help!!!