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[Smerft85]

I did the best I could to get the info comparable to my scrap rod, it's also got a gx270 with no more than a go delete, but I'm running 18" tires, and a Jack shaft, with that combo I don't know a calculator that does speed and ratios so I figured the ratio, then manipulated it into the simpler calculator that gives approximate top speed:

Drive wheel- 18"
Rpm- 4600
Axle-65
Clutch- 13
Ratio- 5.00
Top speed- 49.266

I can attest to 47mph thru GPS, but its flippin scary at that speed, I'll run the calculator for a 10" diameter tire and see what that says.

Missed ratio, but:

DW- 10"
RPM- 4600
Axle- 60t
Clutch-14t
Max Speed- 31.932 mph

I'm not burning tires off faster than I can replace them either, that's geared higher than I'd like, but still has nice acceleration and doesn't really stress parts much. As perspective, my kids two seater manco has a Subaru 4hp, 12" tires, geared crazy high still, but will do 35mph after a lot of space to get going, doesn't accelerate well, but it flies once it's going, and it feels much faster than it really is.

 

[Karts of Kaos]

ok thanks everybody I will not say that it does 50-60 any more and base my estimates off your answers.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Just say 43 if you're feeling realistic, or 45 if you're feeling optimistic.

My kart tops out at 38 MPH ATM, but with soon coming mods and lower gearing, it should go around 45 and get there even faster!!

 

[Karts of Kaos]

Nice sounds awesome, are you going to post a video on it? if you do I will watch it.