Looking for a Unique Engine
03-16-2016, 08:24 AM
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Looking for a Unique Engine
Hi guys,
I'm not sure if this needs to got to a hobbyist like all of you, or a different forum/site like mini-bikes, go-karts or something...
What I'm trying to create is known as a drift trike. It's basically a big wheel for adults to go around acting like idiots... It's alot of fun. What I'm doing now, is I'm going to DIY one because I'm guessing I can do it for less than $2,000 which is what the cheap ones go for. Anyways, most of the drift trikes I see have go-kart engines mounted behind them. This is good I suppose, but I'm trying to put the engine beneath me so instead of rear mounted, I have a mid-engine which should help in alot of aspects down the road for a few things I have planned. So what I'm looking for is essentially a mini boxer or flat engine. I don't care if it's 2 stroke or something else, but I'd prefer it to take normal gas without dealing with mixing oil and such. I was also looking into small rotary engines due to the high output and excellent rpms. I'd like to find one for cheap and used. I know there are alot of parameters but that's why I'm having difficulty finding something. If nothing like that exists then, I'm off to the next idea of finding a moderately cheap mini V-8 and mounting it to the back and making it look like a hotrod.
Oh, most people run around 5-10hp, I'd like more than that if possible. The more hp (I'm thinking around 20hp), the better because I have this idea to create a modular frame to do a few things with the trike.
So basically, I'm looking for a cheap, small, powerful engine... Hahahaha, even I know this probably won't happen but I'd love to hear what the best option is in the world right now.
Thanks,
Mitch
I'm not sure if this needs to got to a hobbyist like all of you, or a different forum/site like mini-bikes, go-karts or something...
What I'm trying to create is known as a drift trike. It's basically a big wheel for adults to go around acting like idiots... It's alot of fun. What I'm doing now, is I'm going to DIY one because I'm guessing I can do it for less than $2,000 which is what the cheap ones go for. Anyways, most of the drift trikes I see have go-kart engines mounted behind them. This is good I suppose, but I'm trying to put the engine beneath me so instead of rear mounted, I have a mid-engine which should help in alot of aspects down the road for a few things I have planned. So what I'm looking for is essentially a mini boxer or flat engine. I don't care if it's 2 stroke or something else, but I'd prefer it to take normal gas without dealing with mixing oil and such. I was also looking into small rotary engines due to the high output and excellent rpms. I'd like to find one for cheap and used. I know there are alot of parameters but that's why I'm having difficulty finding something. If nothing like that exists then, I'm off to the next idea of finding a moderately cheap mini V-8 and mounting it to the back and making it look like a hotrod.
Oh, most people run around 5-10hp, I'd like more than that if possible. The more hp (I'm thinking around 20hp), the better because I have this idea to create a modular frame to do a few things with the trike.
So basically, I'm looking for a cheap, small, powerful engine... Hahahaha, even I know this probably won't happen but I'd love to hear what the best option is in the world right now.
Thanks,
Mitch
03-16-2016, 11:32 AM
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You're looking for a big v-twin horizontal shaft 4-stroke cycle engine. Think lawn tractor and wood chipper type engines. Cost new is around $1,200-2,000USD. No hobby type engine is going to suit your needs.
