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67cst · 07-13-2003, 05:13 PM

hey guys me and a buddy are going to make a go cart, we got a 5 hp briggs and straton with the crank shaft coming out the side, he has his small engines ticket from a trades school here so he knows his sh it with biulding up those motors and i figure i can make a pretty good frame etc...but what im wanting to know is have any of you guys made them or have any good pointers/ideas, we are pretty stoked and wanna get going on it..any pics or helpful info would be great

Derek

*Shane* · 07-13-2003, 06:27 PM

after spending the cash on tubing, axle, axle bearing, axle bearing hangers, spindles, wheels, tires, etc ... you would be better off financially finding an older one that someone has out grown.

I know that's not what ya want to hear ... but its easier to find one with all the hardware needed and then modify as to try and build one from scratch.

lukecp · 07-13-2003, 06:30 PM

Find a way to give it some kind of a suspension. Most homebuilt go-karts have no suspension at all, which gives you a rough bone-jarring ride.

One guy i know built a large go-kart (more like a dune buggy) using a 4-cylinder, 4-carb, DOHC Suzuki motorcycle engine and tranny. It also has independent rear suspension and disc brakes. He is running 295/50R15 tires in the back, and that thing has no problem doing a nice wheelie

supercheyenne · 07-13-2003, 06:41 PM

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...=go+cart+plans

There's tons of free plans on the web.

*racedvl* · 07-13-2003, 06:57 PM

I say make it a 10 horse!!!!

A 5 horse can move a big guy like ok. . . . but a 10 horse outa cruz!

67cst · 07-13-2003, 07:55 PM

thanks for the ideas guys, the reason why we are going with a 5 hp motor is because we have one allready and its brand new, a 10 hp would be way better but for now thats all we got...i can get all the materials at work for next to nothing for free so we just need the parts shane mentioned, if that, its nothing fancy, just for around the neighbourhood

1971 Cheyenne · 07-13-2003, 08:57 PM

(don't worry, thats not me)

Need I say more?

RACING29 · 07-13-2003, 10:56 PM

I am building one badass go kart it is awesome!!! I have built everything for it so far. I am about to put a 125cc 2 stroke motorcycle motor on it! It should haul A$$!! But it's like a show car to you aren't going to be able to see any wiring or any cables! SMOOTH with Flames.

07-13-2003, 05:13 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	go carts---need input hey guys me and a buddy are going to make a go cart, we got a 5 hp briggs and straton with the crank shaft coming out the side, he has his small engines ticket from a trades school here so he knows his sh it with biulding up those motors and i figure i can make a pretty good frame etc...but what im wanting to know is have any of you guys made them or have any good pointers/ideas, we are pretty stoked and wanna get going on it..any pics or helpful info would be great Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2003, 06:30 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Find a way to give it some kind of a suspension. Most homebuilt go-karts have no suspension at all, which gives you a rough bone-jarring ride. One guy i know built a large go-kart (more like a dune buggy) using a 4-cylinder, 4-carb, DOHC Suzuki motorcycle engine and tranny. It also has independent rear suspension and disc brakes. He is running 295/50R15 tires in the back, and that thing has no problem doing a nice wheelie __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-13-2003, 07:55 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	thanks for the ideas guys, the reason why we are going with a 5 hp motor is because we have one allready and its brand new, a 10 hp would be way better but for now thats all we got...i can get all the materials at work for next to nothing for free so we just need the parts shane mentioned, if that, its nothing fancy, just for around the neighbourhood __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2003, 08:57 PM	#7
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	(don't worry, thats not me) Need I say more? __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed Last edited by 1971 Cheyenne; 07-13-2003 at 09:02 PM.

07-13-2003, 10:56 PM	#8
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	I am building one badass go kart it is awesome!!! I have built everything for it so far. I am about to put a 125cc 2 stroke motorcycle motor on it! It should haul A$$!! But it's like a show car to you aren't going to be able to see any wiring or any cables! SMOOTH with Flames. __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

07-13-2003, 06:27 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	after spending the cash on tubing, axle, axle bearing, axle bearing hangers, spindles, wheels, tires, etc ... you would be better off financially finding an older one that someone has out grown. I know that's not what ya want to hear ... but its easier to find one with all the hardware needed and then modify as to try and build one from scratch.

07-13-2003, 06:41 PM	#4
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...=go+cart+plans There's tons of free plans on the web.

07-13-2003, 06:57 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I say make it a 10 horse!!!! A 5 horse can move a big guy like ok. . . . but a 10 horse outa cruz!



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