Us vs. the WORST Go Kart Ever Made | Will our Twin Engine Go Kart Survive a Full Send?

[@CarsandCameras]

Ike getting blasted by mud at the end made it all worth it😂

[@justinarseneau4450]

you guys should put a roof and a windshield for the mud

[@unddswamp1406]

love the vids keep it up guys.

[@brycehenson4345]

I like to see this kart back soon fix the problem's then what see how much mud you can get on you What does everyone think what the top speed gone to be? Bryce

[@michaelblacktree]

I laughed so hard, it made my tummy hurt! 🤣

[@endgovernmentextremism]

Some of your best content yet. Why not make it a regular segment?

[@rastaralph7154]

Someone made a valid point about the engine you took the piston out of won't be balanced on the crank and I think that's probably where most of the vibrations are coming from more than engine's being out of sync. I thought about one way bearings on both gears from the engines so they aren't fighting each other also. I would do that and balance the crank on the bottom end of the other engine and it should purr like a kitten afterwards 👍❤️💛💚

[@ericd6781]

That's exactly what's wrong here. I'm a bit surprised they don't know why crankshafts have counter weights on them.

[@awpgaming7505]

yeah thats what i commented for this and the last build they did

[@slamboy66]

That's what I posted in the first vid.

[@scrumpyb5859]

They have a new to them lathe, set Charles free to make a replacement straight shaft for the crank.

[@rastaralph7154]

@@scrumpyb5859 they broke the lathe I think.👍

[@bryrobson5863]

I've been watching you guys for a while and I think this series has been your best. Yes it's been kicking your butts, but it's been really entertaining. I'm hoping to see this kart again soon. 🤞✌️

[@MJNSN01]

Absolutely love how real you guys still are. Just doing stuff the three of you like to do. Nothing fake like most of the video's on youtube. Always a good day when new parts of a project are uploaded!

[@larrydavidson3402]

I needed a good laugh today and by golly you came through as always. Charles and Ike really put on a show at the end. Seriously guys I would almost bet the vibrations are coming from the engine that you cut the rod off and removed the piston. Is there any way to put a straight shaft in place of the crankshaft?

[@Fungusamnguss]

That was hands down THE GREATEST hit lap of the year!!

[@sandmanbub]

Hey Ike, if those changes do not have o rings, I have an old trick for you. When we raced back in the 70's and used non o ring chains, we put the chain in a pan with bearing grease and heated it 'till the grease became thin enough to seep in between the rollers and pins. When the chain and grease cooled down, the grease became viscous again and remained inside the chain where it's needed. It will work on your Ebay chains if non orange and will extend the life of them considerably.

[@theburnhams2925]

Ah yes, the eloquence of absolute silence there at the end....sometimes silence says more than words ever could. But I gotta say, you guys sure (must) love your work. And I'm just thankful that I don't have to do this in order to enjoy it! Thanks for lettin' us tag along!

[@quinnjohnson198]

With the amount of movement we can see on video of the jack shaft I'd put my bets on that being the problem for throwing chains. Shorten that shaft and run duel slipper clutches so you get power from both engines while getting the most out of each one. If the engines where built to exact specs then tieing them together would work but if they were built differently and tied they will fight against each other.

[@thomseranno3191]

I have never laughed so hard at one of your videos before. Thanks Ike for being the test driver. 😁

[@sonovoxx]

18:40 "Oh no! Not the mud?!" Yes Ike - the mud! Funniest 2 mins of C&Cs I've ever watched! 🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏👏

[@jonathononeal2570]

I'm thinking a 420 or even a 670, and then make your own jack shaft to put in place of the old atv engine crankshaft. Just to get that wobble out. And maybe even double chain between the engine and trans. I feel like that would simplify the drive train issues and make it more dependable , as long as that articat trans and axle holds up. But love this series guys. Keep em coming.

[@RC_Trailblazers]

Yeah they can run a 440 duromax and actually get a motorcycle 550 sprocket and match up to the stock sprocket on the axle of the kandi kart. Bottom end is a little gutless but it pulls pretty hard top end with the gearing. A separate jackshaft and additional gearing could definitely help with some more of that bottom end grunt.

[@jacobbreazeale1816]

I guess the more complex the project the more the problems may arise, but man is that thing cool! Don't give up on it guys!

[@brucewayne9300]

Lmao i haven’t laughed like that in awhile. Ike said don’t worry about me you need to worry about yourself. So Charles did just that!! Ike took it like a champ. I didn’t see that coming. Lol

[@TestECull]

2:04 If you want that thing to roll in balance you're going to have to negate the counterweights on the blown engine you replaced with the two tillotsons. That's why it's shaking itself to pieces. You have a lathe now. You can just make a replacement shaft that's a straight line.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Or, hear me out, put a single, good motor on it.

[@TestECull]

@@Rattus-Norvegicus The vibration is in the transmission they set up. One engine instead of two wont help.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

@@TestECull It will cut down on complexity and eliminate failure points. Common sense man.

[@TestECull]

@@Rattus-Norvegicus The entire point of this build was to end up with a kart that has forward, reverse, neutral, several speeds, manual clutch. Going from two engines to one doesnt really simplify it very much and ditching the gearbox for a cvt and a live axle defeats the purpose of the build.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

@@TestECull I didn't say to eliminate the transmission, just one engine. Anyone with experience will tell you, syncing 2 engines is difficult at best, disastrous at worst. They could eliminate the syncing issue and eliminate the jack shaft. Less chains, less keys to fall out. A 420 with the transmission would be perfect for this.

[@RattyFlyer]

Plexiglass windshield might be a nice upgrade.

[@reitzy69]

"Don't worry about me...worry about yourself" 😆 id done the same thing Charles haha i bet Ike will never say those words again 😄

[@laxplayer99]

I'm fairly certain you could get a 4 banger to fit in the same space as those 2 thumpers. or a v twin, or a dirtbike thumper or a 2 cylinder or a 3 cylinder. all would work way better than trying to link 2 small engines.

[@Hurtydwarf]

I think part of the fun of this channel is they always make weird ideas like this work. Sure they could go the easy route that everyone else has done and just stick a regular engine in there, but how many people out there have linked 2 engines to a cobbled together transmission and made it work? Not many.

[@MayheM_72]

1st of all, getting the 2 engines synced is HARD. 2nd, I'm sure the vibration is due to the input shaft on the trans being a crankshaft that is counterweighted for the rob and piston. On a totally different note, you guys have messed around with the big block engines (301, 420, etc) lately. With your additional experience, you could probably built a SWEET moon tune motor.

[@EJ-74]

Ike getting blasted by mud was absolutely hilarious AF 😆🤣🤣😆🤣" This mud is really cold " 🤣 " I've got so much grit in my teeth " 😆🤣🤣

[@SuperRon]

This has so much potential, sticking with it makes great videos, no matter how frustrating it is for you!

[@bryanwalters7682]

Charles needs a safety yellow shirt that says "Redneck rescue"

[@Unapologetic400]

Not sure when exactly Charles became a co-host, but he really takes the Cars and Cameras channel to another level. This 3 man squad really works!!! Shout out to the whole team, great work guys

[@dillonkeast4574]

I have had these days. Tons of respect to all three of you for keeping it light spirited. You three should build a 2 motor cart!

[@brianmcpeek651]

Thank you again for the laughter!! I truly needed it today!! Love you guys!!

[@noskatehate]

Really sucks the thing fought you guys the whole way but I sure enjoyed watching everything unfold. I look forward to more footage of it in a year or two from now 😆

[@areyouawakeyet1]

That 2 stroke off the shifter cart would make that thing a monster

[@bonecrushercurtis6949]

😂 Charles , you tha man. Can’t wait to get your autograph. Love the pull ride you took Isaac on. So funny.

[@TheDustyShredder]

I have 3 suggestions 1: invest in a good x-ring motorcycle chain, #420 is what I use. They may be $40, but it's worth it because they won't break so easy. 2: definitely make sure that jackshaft is straight and has enough bearing support. Any kind of warp in a jackshaft that long will cause you to throw chains every time. Trust me on this one, I run an 8 speed motorized bicycle and I have to get the chain alignment exactly right or else one binds with another as I shift, or I throw either my 1/2x1/8 or my #420 chains. It's not fun getting slapped in the leg by a chain rolling at 4300rpm. 3: no matter what happens, persevere. You guys have always had a knack for these things, and you just keep getting better. Keep up the good work boys, I'm able to live vicariously through your projects.

[@FeelingLikeThatNow]

I love it. Really great job guys. I appreciate the subtle misery, and it makes this episode hilarious.

[@jimbagle.3939]

Remove the crankshaft in the "Transaxle". That is spinning with no piston/rod weight. No compression, and no powerstroke. Yet still has the counter weights. It should be a straight shaft. Just cut the drive side off of the other end of the crankshaft and weld it to a straight shaft. You already did most of the work.

[@TBLtravels]

There is vibration coming from you make-shift transmission because you threw off the balance when you cut the connecting rod and blocked off the cylinder

[@musicauthority7828]

That had me rolling on the floor LMFAO. when Ike was getting pelted by the mud. once you get all the insects chased out of it. then you might have something for sure.

[@dawsonvandenbeukel7724]

I love how Charles still has his rancher😄

[@musicauthority674]

Ike getting pelted by giant mud clods looked a little scary. but he weathed it pretty good. That kart is an exercise in aggravation.

[@gorgosanma]

I don't know why, but I can't get enough of you guys getting covered in mud lmao.

[@dukie1616]

Disaster or not I had a smile and chuckled all the way through. Absolutely love y’all😂CarsandCameras is the best!👏

[@kathyscott]

I have never laughed so hard in a long time. Ike, you are the best! Hubby and I really cracked up. Be safe guys!

[@jasonbirch1182]

You need to turn a shaft to replace the crank or balance it. The chain coupling is probably throwing so much shock through everything too.

[@overyonderjustapiece]

That was NO JOKE the MOST I have laughed at video from any channel in a LONG LONG TIME!!

[@Mr.Curtis.]

Glad to see you guys are still making videos! I started watching when my dad bought me a Motovox mbx10 for Christmas when I was 10 :)

[@wesleymcdonald8616]

I love watching yall could the bent jack shaft have anything to do with it chunking chains or is sprocket bent?

[@sandmanbub]

If the pistons of both engines are on the down stroke, simultaneously, but one on the intake and the other on the power stroke, the torque might be multiplied similarly to 2 two stroke engines 180 degrees apart...

[@Trevinator1990]

if the vibes are that bad, take out the crankshaft and put a straight piece or metal rod in its place. also, i think having two of the same engine would help it stay together better, as you will get the same power and pulse between two of the same engine.

[@joshuabartley1279]

Take out the crankshaft?

[@Trevinator1990]

@@joshuabartley1279 the crankshaft on the driven engine acting as the transmission. it has a counter weight on the crankshaft, and without the piston and rod on there, it will be out of balance. using a solid rod or bar in its place should help reduce vibrations.

[@redbeardedpanda]

Maybe y'all should replace or rebuild the 4wheeler engine and ditch the others? Definitely need to revisit this one especially if y'all get that 4WD working

[@highnoonsmallenginerepair]

Please dont chunk it in pond! If you modify the crank on that bottom engine so its balanced it should get rid of most of the rattles and it would be an awesome go-kart! Im loving this series and Im counting on seeing it back on the channel soon. This build has sooo much potential!

[@cb175s]

What if you found a small independent read end from a bmw or Subaru or ? Narrowed it and somehow mount one or 2 engines to that ?? Lol

[@BAMAMACLOWD]

Omg, laughed so hard on this one, sometimes fails can be entertaining. Definitely come back to this project in the future.

[@mrpartridge8765]

I noticed some flex between the engines and the jackshaft. that's why you are throwing chains. please don't give up on this project it's awesome and something I've been wanting to do for a few years.

[@westnorton2]

Ending was hilarious. I know you guys are struggling with this build but I love watching it

[@darrellkelso9915]

You need to run a clutch on each engine to get them to sync correctly, we race twin clones competitively.

[@njrmodelling]

'Dont worry bout me, look after yoursel!' Best lap ever, proper belly hurting laughing out loud

[@billbong156]

Charles is so funny. He confused himself with the whole 180 out comment.. good stuff. Lol

[@darrellcoy]

BECAUSE of this episode, and many others. I will watch ALL others. LMAO, i laughed so hard at Ike being pulled around the Grand Prixses that i had to go back and watch it to see the ending like twice.... Comedy, skill-ish, entertaining as heck, and one hell of an effort to make a lap! FREAKING love it!

[@schalkvanheerden837]

Awesome! Brilliant Ike. I was so hoping you guys get this "thing" running great. But when Ike went silent after that last mud slingshot, I was on the floor. Sorry buddy, THAT. WAS. CLASSIC. Keep it up guys, your the best!

[@lokietc8224]

I feel like I’ve watch y’all forever I’m also from North Carolina and just wanted to say thank you for continuing making content I love every video ❤❤❤

[@crudboy12]

If the two engine setup is too much trouble, I would love to see this go kart with a single 670 or built 420. I think one issue might be that the short length of chain is going around two tight bends and heating up. Nice O ring chain might do better. It really needs two identical engines firing exactly 360 degrees apart, or alternatively both engines having centrifugal clutches (would lose electric start but could be started individually) to prevent them fighting each other. As others have said, the counterweight on the transmission crankshaft is probably also causing mega vibrations. One could use the lathe to make a straight jackshaft that rides on the main bearings and seals from that crankcase.

[@nicksteele1706]

I don't think it has to do to much with the engines being timed out of each other I think it's cause that rod is still in the atv engine that's really doing all the damage and making it vibrate like crazy along with that really loud knocking sound that makes it all sound like it's gonna blow up

[@bodine2537]

It’s not in it anymore, they took the rod and piston out an left the crank to tie transmission to it and built a plate to go over the cylinder hole where the jug used to be

[@nicksteele1706]

@@bodine2537 no they didn't watch the video again they cut the rod and left it on the crank they never took it out I've been watching pretty carefully.

[@rydplrs71]

That’s some serious teething problems. I haven’t watched the end yet, but you guy are keeping a great attitude. I have an idea similar to the limo bike. One person drives, the other shifts.

[@desertdenizen6428]

The three of you guys sort of remind me of Top Gear, North Carolina Edition. Ike's hollering is the Richard Hammond of the South. What a fun episode!

[@mcdooby1]

I think u need to try to do two torque converter set up should solve chain issues or go up in chain size from what u r useing or swap out for snowmobile engine

[@klove2966]

Ike, thanks for getting that impromptu mud mask. You're discomfort brought lots of laughs!

[@nhenderson2094]

Yes, yes, yes!!! You need to do this more often!!! We have a circle track I’m my area that has train races. First car has engine(and steering), second car has only steering, last car is breaks(and steering). If you guys could make this happen it would be epic!!! (Look up varney speedway train races).

[@bgdavid228]

The lap at the end. Had me rolling. Thanks guys. I needed that

[@tophermatic4528]

It is an awesome idea. I think it needs a single big block though. The twins are neat, but im a believer in the KISS mentality. Keep kicking butt guys!

[@AppalachianMountainRiders]

Man…I’m down right belly roll laughing at the towed hot lap!! That was great!😂😂😂😂 Oh man my stomach hurts🤣

[@lowrider441]

Just out of interest. Did you remove the crank shaft, and replace it with a mechined and turned straight shaft? Or did you just remove the piston and cut off the con rod? If you did the latter, the counter weights on the crank will now put the crank out of ballance because the original engine/gear box was a single cylinder engine. The remaining counter weights on the crank will put the whole thing out off balance causing a lot of vibration.

[@Toolness1]

Man I hope you can finish this project somehow. Maybe dump the twin engine setup and go for one powerful engine. Where's that 600 from the scooter? No clue if that could be made to work or not. But this seems like it has so much potential to be awesome. That ending was amazing. That yellow 4 wheeler really is awesome, didn't he get it super cheap? What a find, that thing is an absolute beast the way it slung that big go kart around like it was nothing.

[@jonnyretro2235]

Good job guys on keeping it real. Makes it more entertaining for me that not everything always goes to plan. I agree that the atv engine is prob so far out of balance that it’s gonna shake the buggy to bits. Also are them chains able to take the torque of both engines pulling a heavy buggy?

[@2Buildor2Break]

Love it. Maybe a torque convertor on the end of the jackshaft, going to the transmission? Would also make this thing a RIOT if it worked

[@joshvandruff1790]

Ike you did tell him not to worry about you and worry about himself! 🤣 looks like a great time.

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Can't wait to see more of the dragster!

[@stevenwoods466]

Best part was Ike with the mud i was lmao the hole time just straight dyeing lol. plzzz keep working on this one. been watching yall from the beginning. love watching yall.

[@crabnuggets2059]

This is my new favorite video! Ike asked for the hot lap and got cooled off with the mud. I was lmao . I would like to see it finished. Maybe put the snowmobile engine on it.

[@cb175s]

Love this little blue dune buggy. You guys should get some helmet mount / headset Bluetooth radios for communication or waterproof 2 way radios for breakdowns. 👍👍 Keep up the great work I'm not sure how far apart

[@micflynn1]

That's why most of these go-karts have dual chains on them because a single chain can't take the torque you got two motors that are fighting against each other so each motor needs to have dual Chainz coming off of it.

[@delwhylie4748]

If you drill a second set screw on the opposite side of the sprocket apply red locktite and leave the keys long enough to weld them to the shaft. Also, you can bolt on blocks of oak with slots ground in to keep the chains from slapping. Oil the chains well until the chains wear into the wood and the chains are seated and running on the rollers can help allot once they are worn in the chain slap is minimized. It should eliminate most of your problems. Using belts on parts of your drive would eliminate vibration only getting the belts wet may be a problem. Also rubber pads under the engines can help with vibration if not over tightened.

[@lyedica]

By far the hardest I’ve laughed at a CarsandCameras video.

[@olingerscreations]

Ike… I’ve never seen another soul whistle like I whistle!!! The lip grab and screaming eagle! That’s awesome

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Special ? Special demands a wrecked hayabusa engine !

[@qx-seven4443]

I believe you keep popping the main drive chain on this build. What about running 2 or 3 chains in parallel from the jack shaft to rear axle? I think this will prevent that chain from popping each time. Then, what’s the next part of the driveline to fail? I saw you had a few problems as the engines were of different make/ and models. What about running 2x tillotson engines that are similar in build/specs with a shaft linking both engines together at 180* would be a better build. Great shows, keep it up guys. 👍👍

[@TreySlayPlay23]

I love the sports car styling of the 1960s and 1970s Opels be interested in a video with some background detail about that car if you guys ever have the time

[@adamlake9356]

Definitely the funniest video I have seen from you all! Keep up the great content!

[@bgdavid228]

In life there is always a test before a promotion. Boys keep moving forward. The reward will be monumental

[@RattyFlyer]

Did you guys make a video of y'all building that bridge? That would be fun to see.

[@TheTruthBeToId]

Told ya clutches would work better, and because ya have gears it doesn't affect power. This build has blown me away and opend up a world of possibilities.

[@jeffswift6617]

Your atv transmission has a weighted crank shaft, but no connecting rod or piston to balance it. That could be the source of vibration?

[@jameshealy4594]

And this is why full face helmets are a good idea lol. Can't wait to see what you guys can turn this into.

[@trevorderby3388]

I really enjoy the videos you guys produce just wish you would show more detail in the building process.

[@isickofit]

Better not...

[@davidkilbourne5422]

Poor Ike got all the mud! Great video guys!

[@kotogray8335]

That last bit was GOLD!

[@jessefarmer4193]

Been watching your channel for 6 years now and this is probably the most funny video I’ve ever seen you make😂😂😂😂😂

[@iancampbell6002]

Charles saying it wasn't Isaac's fault about the shifter 😂 Isaac was just slamming it up and down because it wouldn't shift...those semi auto trans you might get 1gear without moving but you need to at least rock it back and forth to shift it multiple gears when not running...I love you guys but it amazes me how little you actually know about most small engines

[@darrellnichter9894]

Not gonna lie I was dieing watching Ike get plastered! LMAO 🤣

[@docink6175]

I havent laughed so hard on any of yaws prior videos... sorry Ike, those mud showers were HILARIOUS

[@oldwaysstillwork]

OMG! I laughed so hard at Ike getting blasted by mud. Been there before man. Don't give up on the ol girl yet, she's got potential.

[@michaelcrebbin7328]

Hope you guys do finish it at a later date don't quit its a great project ya just have to nut it out like you always do 👍

[@michaelgraham3485]

I wish i could give 2 thumbs up, glad i watched till the end. Love ur work guys!

[@sunburntlawnmowermechanic16]

that go kart is like my racing mower always breaking down

[@greenwizard2000]

Please bring this thing back! just what it is, is so cool I wann see it again (maybe cut out the "trunk" and put one bigger engine instead)