Rotary Go-Kart Project

FC Zach · 02-20-2012, 12:07 AM

This has been a slow project due to limited options for the driveline but today we made some progress since we have some ideas for that little dilemma.

Today we strengthened the frame some more since the extension was made and finally added our FD seat, whatcha think?

Check out my hat!

12arotary · 02-20-2012, 12:30 AM

are you going to use the 303cc sachs single rotor that came in various snowmobiles in the 70's?

chibikougan · 02-20-2012, 12:31 AM

^+1

FC Zach · 02-20-2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12arotary

are you going to use the 303cc sachs single rotor that came in various snowmobiles in the 70's?

Yep, good guess!

WankelsRevenge · 02-20-2012, 01:29 AM

Ive actually seen the Sak's engine on a generator. A friend of mine had one years ago.

My5ABaby · 02-20-2012, 08:01 AM

Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs.

rx7 vinnie · 02-20-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs.

Aw snaps d00d!

willnordacgreen1211 · 02-20-2012, 09:54 PM

I call dibs on a ride!

12arotary · 02-20-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WankelsRevenge

Ive actually seen the Sak's engine on a generator. A friend of mine had one years ago.

as a generator engine i bet it was good on fuel- one of my friends has a 70 something arctic cat sled with one and its surprisingly better on fuel than my (much larger displacement) two stroke sled- of course not as fast but still a fun little engine

FC Zach · 02-20-2012, 11:57 PM

^ Yes, this so true. Rotaries are fuel efficient when run at a regulated/constant RPM which is why they're well suited for small applications. We have a nice generator at the shop run by a Sachs that's large enough to power a house.

almoststockfc · 02-21-2012, 11:43 AM

Probably 2 houses

WankelsRevenge · 02-21-2012, 05:00 PM

My buddy actually wanted to do the same thing and put it in a go-kart but never did because he's a slacker. I think he ended up selling it to someone though.

Pete_89T2 · 02-21-2012, 05:07 PM

Nice cart! You guys going to bring it along to DGRR this year?

almoststockfc · 02-21-2012, 05:54 PM

If everything comes together we will. We will just not bring as many bikes

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-21-2012, 07:03 PM

You rednecks have too much free time

LOVE IT though!!

02-20-2012, 12:07 AM	#1
FC Zach RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 7	Rotary Go-Kart Project This has been a slow project due to limited options for the driveline but today we made some progress since we have some ideas for that little dilemma. Today we strengthened the frame some more since the extension was made and finally added our FD seat, whatcha think? Check out my hat! __________________ 87 RX7 Sport, Holley Powered 92 Celica Turbo All-Trac Hercules W2000

02-20-2012, 12:30 AM	#2
12arotary tumor-syphilis-itis-osis Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 176 Rep Power: 5	are you going to use the 303cc sachs single rotor that came in various snowmobiles in the 70's? __________________ 82 300d 82 Gsl 84 b2200 Diesel 88 gxl

02-20-2012, 08:01 AM	#6
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (5) Posts: 2,294 Rep Power: 8	Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

02-20-2012, 11:57 PM	#10
FC Zach RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 7	^ Yes, this so true. Rotaries are fuel efficient when run at a regulated/constant RPM which is why they're well suited for small applications. We have a nice generator at the shop run by a Sachs that's large enough to power a house. __________________ 87 RX7 Sport, Holley Powered 92 Celica Turbo All-Trac Hercules W2000

02-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#11
almoststockfc I have a small wankel Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Smyrna iTrader: (0) Posts: 51 Rep Power: 4	Probably 2 houses __________________ -74 Repu- -76 Hercules W2000-

02-20-2012, 09:54 PM	#8
willnordacgreen1211 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 191 Rep Power: 4	I call dibs on a ride!

02-21-2012, 05:07 PM	#13
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 536 Rep Power: 4	Nice cart! You guys going to bring it along to DGRR this year?

02-21-2012, 05:54 PM	#14
almoststockfc I have a small wankel Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Smyrna iTrader: (0) Posts: 51 Rep Power: 4	If everything comes together we will. We will just not bring as many bikes __________________ -74 Repu- -76 Hercules W2000-

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