what engine is strongest for a go cart?

Question

what engine should i buy briggs&stratton or techumseh or robin or honda any tips im going to put a torque converter

Answer 1

Honda is probably the best but also the most expensive. i would go with the most horsepower for the price. bang for the buck. good luck

Answer 2

Briggs and Stratton all the way.More reliable, parts availability, easy of maintenance and endurance.
9 hp with Comet 40 series drive clutch.
Got one on my mid 1970s three wheeler Dune Cycle.
Bugger does about 45mph.

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Tecumseh has poor aluminum quality and constant carburetor float and needle issues. The carburetor ports plug up to easily and replacement carburetors run around $90.

Honda has a very good engine, but the valves need adjusting often, they tend to blow head gaskets, and they're a serious pain to work on.

Robin is hard to find parts. Good engine, heavy though.

Answer 3

For that kind of usage, your best bet is a 3 HP Briggs and Stratton for low/child weight carts and a nice 5 HP (or more) Honda for higher/adult weights. The B&S motor will chew up filters and plugs quick though, so check it often.

Answer 4

Corvair engine possibly. 6 Cly horizontally opposed. They are used in a lot of aircraft and sand buggies. Quite small, can be found with a turbo. They are quite cheap and easily accessible.
may be high to maintain.

Answer 5

get a 4 stroke engine from Honda

Answer 6

dont buy any of those. what you need is a dirt bike engine for your cart. i like to use the honda CR500 2 stroke units in my carts. boy i kid you not it will make you poo your pants!

Answer 7

a briggs is your best bet.it will out last a techumsen any day.