What are the best tweeks to make to a Honda GX160

[marriott1066]

Hi there I'm new here, I've had a few karts over the years and was recently given a dingo, which i'm working on in the near future. However My question is what would you all say are the best things to do to a Gx160 as ive never really uprated these engine in this size a few 390's but not the smaller one, and any kart ive had has had a flat head briggs in any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

A real GX160 or a knock off Chinese motor?

 

[l0ll00l]

A real GX160 or a knock off Chinese motor?

Can you not use most aftermarket upgrades for the 160 with the clones?

 

[marriott1066]

Sorry to the lads with the clones but i honestly prefer the real stuff, u know what ur going to be dealing with.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Can you not use most aftermarket upgrades for the 160 with the clones?

I wouldn't recommend dropping the gov on a stock clone.

 

[marriott1066]

I quite agree True motors tend to have better built quality and higher tollerances.

 

[theo]

I have been following threads on racers using honda clones and they claim that there is no problem with them. So using these in a yard kart should be no problem and they are much cheaper then the honda.
Remove the governer, install a aftermarket air filter, header and install a 5 deg. flywheel key and go run it. If it blows up so what go out and buy a new one they are cheap. I don't know of anyone who has blown up one of these engines, unless its from poor maintenance.

theo

 

[l0ll00l]

You know what you're dealing with when you buy a clone as well. Buddy of mine has a clone, and has beaten the everloving crap out of it. Guess what, still runs beautifully. If the GX340 I have dies, you better believe I'll be getting a clone instead of a grossly overpriced Honda. As theo said, so what if it dies? You can buy several clones for the price of a single Honda, and will likely not have any problems with them.

 

[marriott1066]

I suppose so but, I use Honda because I get them from work for next to nothing also means i can get spares when needs be

 

[r_chez_08]

fair enough. i bought my clone because it was a choice of a well used gx160, or a close to new gx200 clone, so i thought, 1 hp more, and it will last a lot longer, go for it!

 

[marriott1066]

I got my engine simply because it was what was in the warranty room at the time, was sent out and returned with a very small ding in the fuel tank hadnt even had any fluids in it and some plonker returned it

 

[l0ll00l]

I wish I could come across deals like that! =p

 

[oscaryu1]

HF sidewalk sales l0ll00l....

 

[GXMATT]

Sorry to the lads with the clones but i honestly prefer the real stuff, u know what ur going to be dealing with.

Ooh Brit speak, unusual on this forum!

 

[GXMATT]

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3247

Remove the gov mate El Rapido compared to sticking at 3600 revs and as already suggested aftermarket air filter is a good one. see how it goes after that and then perhaps more tinkering is to be done if your not happy with the power.

 

[ZnsaneRyder]

I'd love to find a piece of power equipment with a Genuine Honda Engine. I'd replace the Genuine with a New Clone, and sell the Genuine engine for more $$$ than the Clone = Profit and New Engine.

 

[lemegacool]

turbo maybe... lol no seriously the real deal is tough! mine came from a well used industrial air compressor (free), i left it 6 years not running now it's on my shopping cart and i blew 1 clutch on it, still runnig like a new!

 

[kart_racer20]

the honda gx160 parts will fit in a clone motor and i have expirence with them i run one on my racing kart and don't have a problem with it runs good and i'm pushing every bit 5400 rpms with a 12-60 gear ratio i hope this help some

 

[BradenM]

Empirical evidence suggests that de-governing a 6.5hp clone will not cause the motor to fail in anyway, be it a busted rod or exploded flywheel. Valve float is a natural rev limiter. Not everybody agree's with this, but this is the evidence at hand.

I believe that if you are to de-gov ANY engine, clone or otherwise, THEN modify the engine for more RPM, you should get a billet flywheel. Price and availability rules this out if you aren't close to America, however.