What should I buy first?

[zoomy]

I only get like $20 a week from chores around the house, so what order should I buy these in?

A: torque converter; $80
B: live axle conversion; $120
C: predator 212; $120
D: harbor freight stick welder; $100
E: new tires; $80

Currently I have a 5hp briggs engine with a new clutch (The guy I bought it from just installed it) and some pretty well worn tires.

I'm currently trying to get a job for the summer so I can get more money, but being 15 makes it hard.

 

[Hellion]

No frame/chassis?

Depends on what your goals are, frankly, and what you want to assemble.

Predator 212cc engines are not $120, by the way. Only a chump pays list price. Get thee a $99 coupon, dear friend.

You don't really need a physical coupon, just quote the coupon code at the register and get your discount.
This is the current coupon, stole it off the website just now...

 

[newtocartin]

Get a push mower, start knocking on doors. Offer to mow lawns for $20. I am sure you can make at least $100 in a weekend.

 

[MTNSleder]

Get a job 20 bux won't work. I'm 15 been working since I could walk. Don't know what your problem is. Maybe a job after school?

 

[zoomy]

I have a working go kart with all the basics on it, Im just wondering what I should replace first.

Also, this really nice lady that manages the place that I volunteer at is going to try to get me a job as a bus boy at a local restaurant, so maybe that will work out.

 

[Hellion]

Put the Briggs on it and start karting. The summer's ticking by. That one's a no-brainer and free of charge.

Let's see the kart, man. Show us what you're working with.

 

[zoomy]

Heres some pics

 

[zoomy]

Im also gonna grab a wire wheel or flap disc from HF and clean up the sheet metal

 

[Bbqjoe]

Does the engine run? Keep it.
Does the clutch work ok? Then keep it.

Those front tires look a little thin. I might start there.

 

[TX7]

Young zoomy, be happy with what you have, stay away from women, keep working, and get a set of tires when you get the cash. You have a nice, usable ride there. I know adults with cars that aren't that nice. And, you volunteer. God Bless you, young man, you're on the right track.

 

[Bbqjoe]

I'm currently trying to get a job for the summer so I can get more money, but being 15 makes it hard.

Son, enjoy yourself!
You don't know from hard yet.

 

[MTNSleder]

Zoomy I found a solution to your problem https://ca.gofundme.com Turns people with no money into MILLIONARES No but seirusly theres some real potential here

 

[Panhead5496]

stay away from women

That will be hard to do, women love go karts. They are huge chick magnets













Oh I wish they were lol

 

[Bbqjoe]

That will be hard to do, women love go karts. They are huge chick magnets

A fat wallet has way more magnetism than a kart.

 

[Hellion]

He's got everything he needs. I'd definitely 'massage' the Briggs for best available power or add a straight (or curved) header. Maybe shave the cylinder head or eliminate the head gasket to increase compression...

Interesting set of chains, sprockets and jackshaft. I guess at one time this kart had a Torq-A-Verter?

Where do you plan to ride--what kind of terrain?

 

[zoomy]

Flat off-road; my friend is making a track so that 3 of us can race each other.

Also, this never had a torque-a-verter, but its a real pain to set up the torque converter. The jackshaft is 3/4, which means that I have to buy the driver and the driven separately (there are no 3/4" to 3/4" torque converter kits).

 

[Hellion]

You may be able to get by on just a clutch, and go to just one chain.

Those guys in professional kart racing use clutches. No fancy, belt-whirring sewing machine contraptions on a race kart. Even the guys on flat dirt tracks use simple centrifugal clutches. Torq-A-Verters (factory name, there) were developed for the consumer market and to provide off road mobility on rough terrain.

Do you have the air filter assembly for that engine?

 

[Bbqjoe]

Interesting set of chains, sprockets and jackshaft. I guess at one time this kart had a Torq-A-Verter?

Where do you plan to ride--what kind of terrain?
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Do you have the air filter assembly for that engine?

Danm, You're nosey!!

 

[Hellion]

Danm, You're nosey!!

Guilty as charged.

 

[Joe-405]

Keep the Briggs.......... AND PUT A AIR FILTER ON IT !!!!