right guys, i wanna build my son a kit car but need some help choosing the basis of which to work off, grasshopper? cobra? or totrod?
but What engine would i use in one of those,
would it be like a lawnmower engine? or??????
thanks guys

Mobility scooter

If you get a petrol engine off a cylinder mower you will have a centrifugal clutch which you can couple to one of the rear wheels, saves having a diff and will save on tyre wear. You can have an axle which is coupled to one wheel and the drive wheel sleeved over the top of the axle. If you go for the grasshopper you could make a chassis to take the engine and then bolt on the body.

Regards

Bob

I bought a go-ped from an autojumble for £12. The whole engine and transmission can be used. It also has a centrifugal clutch.

I used two cheap electic drills on my grandsons landrover


was powerfull enough for me to drive it

Steve

Dunno if this is still available.
500cc, twist and go, with clocks, only 112miles for £180.

My son's 6'4"

[Edited on 19/11/10 by UncleFista]

makro sell pressure washers with a 4hp engine (?) same as the honda go kart type, but the whole pressure washer is cheaper than the cost of the engine from most places. might be worth a look?

i have a gx 390 13hp clone engine for sale if you need a engine