tourque converter

[vgk]

which torq converter should i get?
I am looking for one with an overdrive
how much faster will it go?
also i have a cluch on my cart so will the torq converter make it take off faster?
If performance is better (top speed and take-offs) tell me
price doesnt matter i am looking for fun
thank you

 

[modelengineer]

also i have a cluch on my cart so will the torq converter make it take off faster?
If performance is better (top speed and take-offs) tell me

You don't use a clutch, just the converter. You'll have better acceleration and slightly higher top speed, given the same gearing.

 

[mike75925]

the assymetrical 30 series systems give you a 10% overdrive. i haven't tried a regualr clutch on mine and gone to a tav. but i have had the same motor on 2 different karts, one clutch, the other tc. the first, my motor was strong, but it spin the slick tire all through out the yard. it was probably half the size of the ones on the current kart. top speed was 22mph w/ 6:1, one wheel drive and maybe 100lbs with the motor. the current kart (390lbs w/ motor) has a tc and will spin the larger tires (live axle), acceleration is better, and i believe top end was faster. the bigger your pulleys, the more gears and overdrive you should get.

 

[bajagokart]

personally i use a 40 series with a 4.28:1 ratio for the sprockets (14/60) and it works very well with my 13 hp clone! the asymmetrical 30 series is the only torque converter that gives you and overdrive however if your looking to use more than 8 hp, don't bother using it lol if your doing anything like i did, i would recommend using a 40 series or a magnum 44 series

 

[mike75925]

the atv ones also give overdrive. i forget how much. but they are for considerably more hp.

 

[vgk]

how much more speed will i get with the 30 series
with overdrive vs the clutch?
also will it work with a briggs intek 206 5.5 hp
whas the acceleration realy better?
is it much of a difference
thank you

 

[mike75925]

acceleration was significantly better. the tav will allow you to run lower final drive ratios due to the added torque you get (5:1, 4:1 maybe 3:1 depending on your setup). by running the lower ratios, you will give up your newly gained acceleration for speed. the tav is tunable as well. if the intek has a 3/4" shaft only you can run a tc. if it has the 4 bolt pattern around the output shaft you should be able to run a tav. the great thing about this forum is, if i am telling you wrong, it will be corrected.

 

[vgk]

where can i buy a tav

 

[mike75925]

at the top of each screen on here, it says new posts. one guy is selling a tc with jackshaft for 100.

 

[bajagokart]

a torque converter is also called a CVT which means a "constant variable transmission" basically your gear ratio changes and you have a bunch of gear ratios instead of one, like what you would have if you used a centrifugal clutch! i used to use and centrifugal clutch and now i run a torque converter and it is honestly 100000 times better than a clutch! i could not ask for better performance!

 

[mike75925]

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6825

 

[bajagokart]

thats pretty much a steal of a deal right there! especially since comet went out of business

 

[Daveon]

thats pretty much a steal of a deal right there! especially since comet went out of business

That's why I aready bought it, sorry guys

 

[vgk]

Any websites?
also which is better, 30 series or 40?
my gear ratio is 6:1 12 tooth and 72 tooth 16 inch tires on back