Archive for the ‘Other – Cars & Transportation’ Category

Go Kart engine – what is the difference between an engine listed as cc and one listed as hp?

Friday, January 7th, 2011
1776 - 2008 R.I.P. asked:

One go kart is listed as 126 cc, the other listed as 5hp. The mph listed for each is the same, so why call them something different?

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How do you remove Governor Limit off a Briggs Go Kart Motor?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
lxlkidlxl asked:

Just bought a go kart and it's so restricted so much once the gas goes all the down. I know there's a governor limiter on these motors. I took one off before but this model looks complicated to for some reason. Can anyone help? Here's the motor info.

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Why is a vertical shaft lawnmower engine bad for a go kart, and can it be adjusted to work?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
Biker asked:

I want to build a go kart this summer but don' have enough for a new engine. All I have is a vertical shaft lawnmower engine. People say that it won't work. Why? What can I do to make it work?

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How to build a Go Kart with a 200cc engine?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
little miss sunshine asked:

i have a Honda GX200 engine, want to build a go kart, but cant find a go kart body , where could i get one in New Zealand? and any tips etc would be helpful.

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Hi, I am tying to make a go-kart out of a lawn mower using the engine can someone please help me with the tips

Saturday, July 24th, 2010
shawn l asked:

I want this to be cheap and somewhat simple. I am using a lawnmower i have mostly all the necessary components such as the engine and the wheels. I want to know what else would I need to make the go-kart happen. Please can anyone help me with this. Thanks for everyone help.

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Is it illegal to have a snowmobile or Go-kart in Queens county, NYC?

Monday, May 17th, 2010
platinumxx2 asked:

Is it illegal to have a snowmobile or a Go-Kart in Queens County, NYC?

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Can you use a weedwacker engine for a Go Kart?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
football playa #25 asked:

I am making a go kart and was wondering if i could use a weedwacker engine to get it to run

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How to build a Go Kart from a lawn mower engine or chain saw?

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Ben asked:

So i am trying to build a go cart but am not sure what to use for the engine. i have a lawn mower and a chain saw, and i might have some other machinery that have engines. any ideas? i have maybe 200 bucks to throw around for this project
ps. i dont know much about engines and all

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Go Kart?

Sunday, April 18th, 2010
underworld_justin asked:

are they any fun?Im begging my Mom+Dad to get me one,and my grandpa has 2 at his shop.
do you think the shop owner that my grandpa works at will give it away to me?
the cars and transportation was the best tag.

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How do you make a go kart engine run better, more power?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
WyattTeddy asked:

i have a 5hp Tecumseh go kart engine . it is straight stock . nothing added to it or anything. it doesnt sound like its opening up all the way

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