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 Posted: Sat Aug 11th, 2018 06:27 am
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Doug Tenney

 

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Mana: 
 Well... a dead axle kart with a single engine steers OK, right?  Think of that as a twin engine kart where one engine has zero power.  As you add power in that theoretical 2nd engine, the difference between L & R just gets smaller, until it reaches zero.

Now, you have to use your head with respect to gearing, so that you don't over-rev the weaker engine.  You'd have to really TRY to screw that up.

As far as over-powering the kart... there were many, many karts in that era running twin WB 580's.  As long as the Gopher is in proper running condition, I think you'll be fine... and you're absolutely right, the coolness factor will be off the chart.

Be sure to post pics when it's done!
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