Forget the BMW. Go for outrageous HONDA power:
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But even I would find it a bit much to have on a kart chassis. ;-)
Alan
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Keith correctly answered:
> From: Steven Fooshee <sfooshee@clubrx.org>
> Subject: Re: Modified classes/karts
>
> marc smith wrote:
> > Hi folks.
> >
> > I was wondering
> >
> > has anyone ever used a bmw motorcycle drive train for karts or for
> > modified cars?
> >
> > On top of my CRX project, I am looking at a 1986 bmw K100 motorcycle
> > 1000cc inline 4 that has significant bodywork damage, but no frame
> > damage. Just wonding if a modified car is possible/doable with this
> > setup. bmws do have shaft drive. which might be one(of many) hiccups
> >
>
> BMW motorcycle engines have a very low power to weight ratio. It's nice for
> it to be
> that understressed if you want to roll a quarter-million mikes on your bike
> (like my
> friend has), but not the best thing for a race car. The possibility of a
> low center of
> gravity from having the engine laid down is nullified by the tall oil sump
> and crankcase.
>
> - -Keith Wells
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