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Re: World Formula
Posted by 'Eddy' on 20 Aug 2010 @ 19:38

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EddyJoined: August 2009
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Yes I race a pro kart, used to build my own engines, got to where I became good enough driver to be competitive & had to get race engines built.
If you price a rebuild in parts alone, it can be pricey, parts are about Ł100 per engine for a full rebuild (approx) & you still have old engines. Best place for Honda parts www.gx160parts.com/
Most power with a GX160 is lost through gas leakage from the valves; a very good valve seat & new valves are a must & fitted with the new G4 valve springs (G4 will last a season). After that a good bore & clean sharp piston rings & NEVER clean the carbon off the heads or piston crown, let it build up (free compression increase & it’s legal).
I will not say anything about oil cause you get a lot of “action” on here if you do, look in old posts on here for more information.
If you are racing for fun a GX160 will do 2 seasons or more, but to “on the pace” a takes a lot more. One last thing I was always told with engine rebuilds
“cleanliness is next to godliness”.
Hope it helps - James

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World Formula by 'davec' (18 Aug 2010 @ 20:00)

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Re: World Formula by 'ghinzani' (18 Aug 2010 @ 22:38)

Re: World Formula by 'Eddy' (19 Aug 2010 @ 19:10)

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Re: World Formula by 'Eddy' (20 Aug 2010 @ 14:54)

Re: World Formula by 'lubo78' (20 Aug 2010 @ 15:26)

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