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Re: engine test
Posted by 'grommet' on 22 Oct 2012 @ 10:32

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grommetJoined: March 2009
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Basically the answer to your question is NO
(at least not without making the exercise dangerous!- there's a lot of inertia in the components of a GX160 free reving at 7000-8000rpm and if one part lets go in the garage at that speed *!!!*).
Seriously though the only safe way to replicate the conditions you are looking for is on a dynometer.
Assuming that your engines are in good mechanical condition I would suggest you experiment with different jets, emulsion tubes,carb filters, valve clearances and gearing.
Unless you are able to go down the SP (RPM & UFO)road to more power you will always be lacking on speed down the long straights - Its not right but its the way pro-karting is -money buys power & speed!.

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engine test by 'playnotwork' (19 Oct 2012 @ 18:57)

Re: engine test by 'DavidGrice' (20 Oct 2012 @ 9:04)

Re: engine test by 'grommet' (20 Oct 2012 @ 9:11)

Re: engine test by 'playnotwork' (20 Oct 2012 @ 12:29)

Re: engine test by 'grommet' << You are here!

Re: engine test by 'lard ass bob' (22 Oct 2012 @ 11:15)

Re: engine test by 'ADZ' (22 Oct 2012 @ 12:36)

Re: engine test by 'RoadRat' (22 Oct 2012 @ 17:31)

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