lawn mower engine

I was givem an old lawn mower that stills works and i was ondering if a 15 horsepower engine would work for making a go kart.

(Posted by guest: billy bob) posted to how can i use my lawnmower engine on a Go Kart. at Mon Mar 15 15:05:15 EST 2004.

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What kind of engine you should use

Hi well I am thirteen and I have a small engine business, lawn care business, and I build computers. You better believe it! Well I know alot about go kart's not a pro but know alot about them and some tips. Ok so you have an engine standing around but you want to do something with it like build a go-kart or minibike and use it. The best type of engine is a horizontal (Shaft on side) and at least 5HP. 5hp are common because they are just right for any job. Also you don't want to go over board with your engine don't go over 8hp otherwise you won't be riding very long. It is most certainly possible to go over 8hp but you would have to find the right parts that are built to handle that kind of torqe and speed. The only thing that needs to stay in the range is the cluch. You could burn it up in a snap if your not careful. You could also just use a torqe converter to keep some of the pressure off the cluch but still you have to be carefull. Heres a tip if your going to the EXTREME LIMITS like me. I'm never afraid to go over the limits unless it's about safty. Go to a scalvage yard that carries bikes and atv's etc. and you could find all kinds of things that will come in hany. Like atv or motor bike engines that work and are cheap to get. Drive sprokets, chains, axles, wheels, you name it! All for a little price depending. If you need furthere help or have questions you can email me at rparga1@satx.rr.com and I will reply back quickly. If you need help on finding some parts I have some sites I could give you. Thanks for looking!

(Posted by guest: Joseph)

posted to lawn mower engine. at Fri Jul 02 18:05:45 EDT 2004.

how

how do i make the go kart or gas scooter?

(Posted by guest: kendall magee)

posted to lawn mower engine. at Mon Jul 19 17:38:21 EDT 2004.

gokart

i got a 5.5 hp engine is that good.

(Posted by guest: miguel)

posted to lawn mower engine. at Thu Aug 05 20:03:59 EDT 2004.

5.5

yes but itll only go 25 mph

(Posted by guest: joe)

posted to gokart. at Wed Sep 29 23:42:19 EDT 2004.

is there any thing that i can do to make more power out of a 5 hp motor?

(Posted by guest: MJ78)

posted to lawn mower engine. at Sun Dec 12 02:53:26 EST 2004.

more poooooowwwwwwwer

u could go to a machine shop and get it board out anout .30 over and get a bigger pistion and then run 93 octane fuel and also add som octane boster but not 2 much or you'll overheat the engine also try just the fuel idea if you're no a tite budget good luck

(Posted by guest: moose)

posted to HP. at Fri Apr 08 04:40:14 EDT 2005.

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