What size engine?

[manco12]

Hello again,

I have decided to pause the bike project I was going to work on. My dune buggy needs some work done. The engine smokes when it gets warm. So, I would like to put a snowmobile, motorcycle, or possibly a small vw engine if any will fit. I would like it to be able to go 85 MPH. Only because I can drive on a flat and straight pavemented path! I would want it set up to have somewhat slow acceleration to help with the back tires. What size engine do you guys recommend?

Also, remember this is a heavy two seater Manco deuce frame!

Thanks!

[Red-85-Z51]

I wouldnt go any bigger than a small V-twin, and a Torque convertor.

I mean, a 13hp Honda with a TC can do some serious moving, and no way in hell Id go over 45 in a deuce.

Ive done 65+ in a fully race prepper race chassis with an engine turning out over 20hp, and it is unbeleiveable, you cant react at that speed. A twitch of th wheel and you are in some serious trouble fast.

[smgs92]

if your buggy is a deuve i agree with red going 45mph in my kart now is pretty scary and its very sensitive

but if its like and actual sandrail buggy then check junkyards or find a motorcycle engine or something

but if its a deuce then like red said 13hp honda with a couple mods will send you flying also check out robin engines

[manco12]

I also plan on upgraging the shocks, steering, brakes etc.

But can you please answer my question even if I dont make it that fast. I would like to know anyway

[smgs92]

well then id say you could find a used v-twin around $300-$400 for a nice one not many miles and with some mods you could have a shifter kart

or purchase something like a snowmobile engine which should get you up to atleast 60mph with a kart like a deuce

[manco12]

well then id say you could find a used v-twin around $300-$400 for a nice one not many miles and with some mods you could have a shifter kart

or purchase something like a snowmobile engine which should get you up to atleast 60mph with a kart like a deuce

What kind of V-Twin would you recommend?
Thanks.

[smgs92]

basically just get a motorcycle engine just go find a used one in good condition

but stay away from honda the clutches blow easily

[theo]

seeing that your engine sits on the swing arm, the heavier the engine is, the worst it will be on the efficiency or your rear suspension. So with something like a VW (like your were asking about), would be terrible.

theo

[smgs92]

a vw wouldnt even fit

[theo]

Not only will it not fit, I won't even work.

[smgs92]

well if it could fit you could rig it up to work but youd have to use a chain or do major work and it would bend youreframe