Rotary Go-Kart Project

FC Zach · 02-20-2012, 01:07 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, 01:30 AM

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

chibikougan · 02-20-2012, 01:31 AM

^+1

FC Zach · 02-20-2012, 01:33 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, 02:29 AM

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

My5ABaby · 02-20-2012, 09:01 AM

Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs.

rx7 vinnie · 02-20-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs.

Aw snaps d00d!

willnordacgreen1211 · 02-20-2012, 10:54 PM

I call dibs on a ride!

12arotary · 02-20-2012, 11:10 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 · 02-21-2012, 12:57 AM

^ 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, 12:43 PM

Probably 2 houses

WankelsRevenge · 02-21-2012, 06:00 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, 06:07 PM

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

almoststockfc · 02-21-2012, 06:54 PM

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

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-21-2012, 08:03 PM

You rednecks have too much free time

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02-20-2012, 01:07 AM	#1
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 19	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! __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

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02-21-2012, 12:57 AM	#10
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 19	^ 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. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

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Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD iTrader: (1) Posts: 874 Rep Power: 15	Nice cart! You guys going to bring it along to DGRR this year?

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