Utah new guy

[pepperstripes]

Hi, I'm Erik. The kids are finally old enough that I can start doing some projects with them (11,8,4). Thought I'd start out with Karts since that's what they can drive. Somehow got the two Dingos in the attached pic for $150. The 5hp one is complete and runs (sort of). I actually came here to ask for advice on this one. The 8hp one has an engine that is missing the torque converter, fuel tank and a few other things.

Me and the kids are excited to get karting!

 

[KartFab]

Fun! I have owned both those karts. I converted the 8 hp to a 13 hp here:

https://youtu.be/109rqjxcjSA

I converted the 5 hp to a 13 hp here:

https://youtu.be/WruMgmZOomk

If I were you I would look into buying a 212cc predator engine, and 30 series torque converter w/7" driven unit, 8 or 9t Jackshaft sprocket for the bigger kart.

The smaller kart is fine the way it is. What's wrong with it?

 

[pepperstripes]

KartFab,

Here's the thread about the issue with the small kart: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28668

Thanks for the advice. I noticed a lot of people on here are talking about predator engines. I'll have to see what they're all about.

 

[pepperstripes]

Great karts in those videos! Do they ever tip over?

 

[landuse]

Nice! Welcome

 

[KartFab]

Nope, they are very close to the ground.

 

[Desertduler]

Welcome Erik, What part of Utah are you from?

 

[pepperstripes]

Welcome Erik, What part of Utah are you from?

I'm in Midway (up by Heber). I see you're not too far away...

 

[Desertduler]

I'm in Midway (up by Heber). I see you're not too far away...

Indeed,East of me up over the mountains