Go Kart Wheelies and Donuts

Doing wheelies, donuts, and power slides with my Manco Dingo 13 hp home made (home modified) go kart! Special thanks to my kids and dad for some sick wheelies and donuts!
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[@chadsteen588]

Saw this kart at the swap meet. AWESOME kart! The amount of torque is amazing!

[@KartFab]

Thanks man! Hope your leg gets better!

[@Eduardo_Barbicha]

Very good!! Great work!

[@chondominguez6995]

Great job. I think it's badass. I'm researching to build one for my daughter.

[@jaysonfuller6930]

this looks so fun

[@Customwinder1]

Very nice work.

[@ToddQuigley]

Love it! Looks like you all are having a BLAST! Can't wait to get mine going for my girls :)

[@KartFab]

Thanks Todd; hope you can get yours running too! Stuff like this makes you proud to be a parent.

[@julioangel1007]

sweet that thing looks fun! good job. .

[@KartFab]

+julio Angel thanks

[@oliverkauper6015]

I need to make one of these. I got an everlast welder and just need a tube bender to get started I guess.

[@karisikkanal4839]

Great video😂😂👍👍

[@HighVoltsEntertainment]

That's Awesome!!!!

[@KartFab]

I just poured awesome sauce on it and BAM there it was.

[@hendrimaidle471]

KartFab U Got Almost 40 K !! Good LUCK!!

[@martinshow5146]

OK! this is a nice video :)

[@Bmr4life]

Love it.

[@saravanannnagandran5550]

Bro what engine u have used

[@user-rp7xi5vm7k]

Респект парни💪👍, карт супер. За музыку отдельное спасибо.

[@halooord]

It looks fun to have. Great video dude/ma'am/sir/bruh

[@KartFab]

thanks

[@nathanhopkins1535]

Sweet!

[@shadowthehedgheog3785]

Some badass kids ☺

[@876trucking]

AWESOME GO KART MAN (:

[@KartFab]

tevin weir thanks!

[@876trucking]

*****(: your welcome

[@cjholcombe6907]

Alright so I've got a go kart just like that. I stretched mine out to be longer. How do you think a 16hp motor would do on it?

[@haydenhobgood9132]

I have a 90's mango dingo deuce and I was wonder how you stripped the paint because I'm having a real problem with that

[@whitequeenmsp7364]

Awesome

[@Gabriel-qy1ku]

Nice! How much does it all together ?

[@alexanderpowers195]

Damn you guys found the right motor and gear ratio of fun

[@SASraceCAM]

looks fun

[@KartFab]

+SASraceCAM it is, and will be getting some mods before christmas.

[@SDRacing88]

lol i had a Dingo growing up.

[@norcal8718]

What gearing are you using? How do you get it to wheelie, how much horsepower etc?

[@kgonz9111]

Do you have the cad design for this cart or the measurements?

[@michaelwolf8185]

I have a manco dingo 8hp briggs and Stratton I want to know how to do a wheelie like this what do I have to do or adjust?

[@connerstockwell1367]

+KartFab do you know the size and dimensions the belt?

[@OfficialRingWurmRacing]

i have one of these with stock 5hp briggs that motor is wore out you can put pinkie in flywheel and turn it

[@briankunde3781]

What is your top speed?

[@MariaRamirez-id7lz]

did you guys make it

[@albaGaming-up6ri]

Oh that's awesome! I bought my first go kart today, it needs work, but it looks a lot like your's(Btw epic donuts and wheelies :D)

[@KartFab]

+TheMineCast thanks!

[@alexbeau3964]

Where can you find a go kart for cheap

[@oliverkauper6015]

Oh how I want to make one of these with my everlast welder.

[@homotorsports]

Sweet!!!!

[@KartFab]

homotorsports i made anther video of it doing a hill climb and doughnuts in powdered snow. Should have it available soon.

[@jher8850]

I'd say that's closer to a crosskart, but sure you know what you've built^^

[@ourtube4u]

cool kart

[@KartFab]

Thanks! I checked out the tracked vehicle video you have, pretty sweet.

[@jamesrodgers1443]

Dude !! That is just to cool ! I rember back when I was still able to work ' me & a bud I worked with found this old lawn mower that was just left behind the shop . No mower deck ' but it had at least an 12 or maby a 15 Hp. motor on it & since it was just left there ' about 5 ft. from the dumster ' well we thought it was junk . well we put it in the back of his van ' got it to my house ' put gas in it & that thing ran like a bat out of hell !! My buddy still has it to this day & it still runs the same w/ just a Briggs motor . I tryed to tell him since I found it I should get it ' dident have a way to get it home dangit !! sorry about the spelling as I'me no typist . sweet vid . man Jimmie R

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

nice

[@chondominguez6995]

Badass.

[@samantha001973]

Awsome

[@TheMowerGuy]

Nice kart I have 1 similar to that can you plz tell me what torque converter and sprockets you are running plz and nice job again

[@KartFab]

40 series 8t jackshaft 54t axle and 18” rear tires 15” front

[@michaelt1974]

How did you modify the 40-series? (or is it stock?) It's tough to get that kind of slam lockup without running slack in the belt. Cool cart, looks like it started off as a Dingo 285. Can't buy beasts like those anymore...

[@KartFab]

Gear ratio of 6:1, 18" tires. The kart itself is light too. Only mods are disc brakes, and slapping on the 389cc gx390 w/40 series torque converter. With a properly maintained torque converter and a good belt you won't have any slipping. I saw the vid you posted of your kart and it looks like it has 22" tires and a smaller briggs engine. Gear ratio has a lot to do with it too. Bigger tires with all else the same= less torque and a higher speed. 22@ tires are perfect in my opinion.

[@j.d.7321]

thats one way to cut the grass, love it

[@KartFab]

+Jaime D. that way, the grass wont grow back for a while :-)

[@miguelangelvalderrama1808]

Woooooooow very good go kart.

[@dragospeiu9534]

@@KartFab Friend what kind of clutch did you use and where can i buy one?

[@KartFab]

@@dragospeiu9534 40 series go powersports

[@shadownightmare3363]

What engine is that

[@SergVargas]

How do you get your clutch to engage so hard. It's like as soon as you press the gas it lifts. I had a Tecumseh 212cc with a torque converter and I swapped to a predator 301cc with a centrifugal clutch. I see you have a torque converter. But even when I had a 212 it never engaged that fast to just immediately have power to the wheels. Please give me some insight

[@KartFab]

Comet 40 series with Honda gx390. Double the torque.

[@KD_0991]

I just picked up two karts. One with a 5hp Briggs that's been modified for racing with live axle and 20 inch tires and torque converter with disc brake, and one with a 10hp tecumseh electric start live axle torque converter and 22" tires and drum brake. What sprockets were you running on this kart to do wheelies ? Jack shaft and main sprocket. I have a 10 and 72 on the 5hp. Haven't counted the 10hp yet.

[@KartFab]

9ackshaft 54 axle . Weight distribution is the only way it does wheelies. Light in front heave on axle. Tops out at 33 mph

[@chrislittle1594]

how did you get it to wheeley

[@mattsez2879]

I hate a 16 hp Power Max on a 2 seater.....having trouble getting it going, what torque converter set up are you using?

[@KartFab]

www.gopowersports.com/40-series-torque-converter-kit-bolt-on/#aid=2986

[@homemademachinery6661]

cool

[@madiskruusmann302]

What type of engine is this?

[@brettrandall5210]

I have that exact same kart with a 8hp Briggs on it it rips

[@GabrielLopes-ig4eg]

was very good, can you tell me that you are using transmission, would be a cvt which model?

[@KartFab]

Comet 40 series

[@GabrielLopes-ig4eg]

thank you

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Awesome!Did you ever put a remain seated belt in it?

[@KartFab]

No seat belt. If it had a roll cage, a seat belt would be a good choice.

[@myskiis2fast4u]

Whats your gear ratio? I see you did a jack shaft over to the rh side. Did you reduce that from the driven shaft from the torque converter? If i had to guess you reduced down to 8 or 9ish to 1?? Curious...im stuck on a build and debating an intermediate jack shaft for gear reduction....

[@KartFab]

Torque converter uses the jackshaft. Gear ratio is multiplied by about a factor of 3 at initial take off, and multiplied by a factor of .9 at final drive ratio. Gear ratio is 54/8, so 6.75. Ratio changes with drive and driven based on rpm/load

[@KartFab]

Initial ratio is 18.9:1, final is 6.0:1 roughly

[@myskiis2fast4u]

Thank you for the response....im way off......really appreciate the info. Ive been searching for a few weeks for a good starting point. Glad i asked. Thx agai

[@riverjac]

Good video dude! I jst got the same go cart and put a 6.5 hp motor on it. Idk how you got that 13hp motor on there. I had to take my gas can off and put it up near the roll cage and it was still a was almost touching my back seat

[@KartFab]

Custom welding by yours truly

[@marcjohn7416]

@KartFab If you stretched it out a bit so that the rear wheels are more behind the engine will it be less willing to wheelie? serious question. yes im a noob

[@KartFab]

+Marcus Valentine yes. That would do it. It doesn't even wheelie with me on it.

[@seandan68]

round and round its like nascar

[@1darrious2tim]

What size sprocket

[@iconrider2802]

the impact : )

[@jaretsantos4678]

Thans bro

[@jackharris8932]

I'm considering an Carter Trailbuster that has an 8 hp Briggs and Torque Converter - the engine needs to be put on and carb cleaned. No suspension, but 22s and off road lights. Is it a good deal for $300?

[@KartFab]

Sounds ok

[@jacobus_7675]

Hi. I've got my own Manco dingo 285 and I was wondering what drive you use. We use a drive belt but we're looking to get the best acceleration we can so please may you reply ?

[@KartFab]

+Just a guy _ 30 series torque converter for 5-7 hp engines, or a 40 series for 8-18 hp engines. Im using a 40 series torque converter on mine. If you already have a 30 series torque converter, you can swap out the jackshaft sprocket for a 8t type c 5/8" bore 40/41p sprocket and get better acceleration, but lose a little top speed.

[@jacobus_7675]

+KartFab thanks very much👍🏽

[@joshriddle389]

What size sprockets are on the front an back?

[@KartFab]

Josh Riddle front (jackshaft) 9 tooth back (axle) 54 tooth for a 6:1 gear ratio. The gear ratio is multiplied by the torque converter for lots of torque, then comes out to be about 6:1 at full speed.

[@ECL..]

Are you using a CVT (continues valuable transmission) ?

[@KartFab]

Yes a continuously variable transmission, more commonly known as a torque converter. More specifically, a 40 series torque converter.

[@thingsdemystified]

It wheelies because the engine is mounted up so high and so far back.

[@KartFab]

ThingsDemystified among other things.

[@KartFab]

+ToDDsMoDDs Where can I get a torch converter? Sounds flammable. .

[@KartFab]

Oh, you mean the torque converter?

[@KartFab]

Not really, mostly because of bad spelling xD learn your stuff

[@KartFab]

Apparently, you know it all. Only a know it all would know more about how I built my go kart to pull wheelies than I do. I'm just trolling you anyway man, or am I? You would know, if you knew it all. I think its obvious who really knows their stuff here.

[@Dirtbikedude399]

What size rear sprocket and clutch sprocket size do you use on this kart?

[@KartFab]

GX390 industrial engine, stock. 9 tooth jackshaft sprocket, 54 tooth axle sprocket, 18" knobby tires, 40 series torque converter. The torque converter multiplies the original gear ratio (it is 6:1 gear ratio) by 2.43 for a low (starting) gear ratio of 14.58:1 and a high (final) gear ratio of 6:1. This produces lots of low end torque for donuts and wheelies, and a decent top end speed of 33 mph. The heavy engine, positioned over the center of the axle coupled with a very light go kart and light rider enables the kart to pop a nice wheelie. I don't think a centrifugal clutch will be able to reproduce this wheelie, only a torque converter like the 40 series that grips hard to the drive and driven unit is likely to work. Hope that helps! Can I get a shameless plug for a thumbs up on my video for this? :-) thanks!

[@georgemoraleswork]

Can you tell me how many teeth for the big and small sprockets? Thanks '

[@KartFab]

+George Morales 9t/54t axle. You could also do 10t/60t

[@nickpostx]

Yo I have one of those and they are life monster trucks!

[@derp872]

Got a video of them front wheels snapping off?

[@KartFab]

😂 nope they are pretty tough. There is front spring suspension and the frame itself has a little flex in it. I have even seen karts that hit trees and it may bend tie rods and spindles, but the wheels don't just snap off easily. Tie rods are 5/16" thick. They tend to bend first. The tires are bolted to a 5/8" rod welded to the spindle, which is held in place by a 1/2" minimum thickness kingpin bolt.

[@Ichibuns]

I'm looking for a frame with a bigger wheel base so I can throw in a 670 cc. The 420 cc is still a great edition for a more extreme go kart

[@KartFab]

40"- 44" is about what you would want for a 'wide' go kart

[@simsonmotopasja902]

what is the engine

[@retrox684]

Are those factory front tires? I have a dingo and want to raise the front up

[@KartFab]

15x6-6 tires at gopowersports

[@retrox684]

@@KartFab ok thanks, i actually don't need tires now as i just crashed my dingo into a fence

[@mikerotch6733]

My dad would just love this at least he dont have to mow anymore🤷

[@damiensmith3076]

did you weld the frame or did you buy it?

[@KartFab]

+Damien Smith Yes.

[@ThePerfectAdventure]

Can I get some rough dimensions of this kart? I'm looking into building one and need to get my measurements. Thanks and I subscribed.

[@KartFab]

+AlphaLope 42" wide outside of wheel to outside of wheel maybe 64" long

[@ThePerfectAdventure]

+KartFab OK thank you that's very helpful. One more thing, do you know the size of the wheels?

[@KartFab]

18 rears 15 fronts

[@minibikeboi6231]

This thing is sicc af

[@Reisor2026]

What kinda clutch set up is on it

[@KartFab]

+steven reisor comet 40 series

[@samsgarage1716]

That’s hot

[@breanastrickland1205]

Thanks

[@nicolassalazar6394]

how much do you want for it

[@rewerfer3429]

what kind of motor is inserted ?

[@KartFab]

+Rewer Fer 13 hp gx390

[@ritchardbookergrieco7872]

wooooow i like it

[@KartFab]

Thanks!

[@ritchardbookergrieco7872]

you welcome

[@Driftz-pl4og]

I have the same frame with a briggs flat head 5.5hp It has a aluminum fly wheel straight pipe K&N air filter the head has been shaved so i have to run higher octane gas and its been rejetted and it is belt driven i paid $50 dollars for the whole thing but have yet to drive it because i need a belt but i think i got it for a really good deal

[@FezSpar1fezIsee]

How much tooth sprocket is on it

[@aidanlecompte4583]

Wear do you get it from

[@KartFab]

Craigslist

[@nantatech3563]

Hello my friend,how can i buy a plan,and where i can buy tire and wheels same with this video

[@KartFab]

You can get the frame here bit.ly/2LWSRAw If you want tires and wheels or build your own similar to this: kartfab.com/live-axle-go-kart-plans

[@brycewood4109]

What size motor is that? And did u make the kart yourself? Cuz im lookin to make one myself

[@KartFab]

13 hp, I modified an existing kart Try diygokarts.com for plans and input from the message board

[@brycewood4109]

Airtight thanks

[@KartFab]

13 hp. Modified and old one. I'll be making a series on how to build a go kart from scratch this summer with free plans.

[@geoffreykey6564]

KartFab

[@blakehumphries6864]

What size engine is on it?

[@KartFab]

+Blake Humphries honda gx390 go kart engine came from a power washer.

[@hellishgrin4604]

Is that 1" black iron pipe?

[@KartFab]

Nope that's 14 ga 1" erw hot rolled round tubing fabricated by Manco (now out of business).

[@yolisramos13]

Cool ist go karting

[@ProdigyAutomotive]

mango dingo 185 made in 1982

[@walkerwilliam7841]

Engine type or cc. I know it's a predator but how many cc.

[@OFFPlaNetGaMeGeAr]

I thought it was 670 predator, but at beginning of video on pull start it said Honda... So I don't know either lol

[@peezyiq1694]

How much HP does the motor have?

[@KartFab]

13

[@1man865]

Hey Nice video. I just bought a used Manco Dingo 8 hp. go cart and I'm trying to identify the model. It looks almost identical to yours. Can you tell me the model of this cart??

[@KartFab]

Manco dingo model 285. Hope that helps! You can try gokartsrus or americansportworks.com for the manuals.

[@coltonnorris9048]

How much do u thing one like yours will go for? I'm trying to get me one

[@KartFab]

Colton Norris i dunno, its custom modified and awesome, but a normal used and beat up kart like this with a small engine would go for $300-$800. Just to give you an idea of what I added was like a $700 engine, $300 torque converter, custom welding of brakes and brake disc that adds about $100. So yeah, cant really compare it to anything.

[@coltonnorris9048]

Oh OK well I will try to make one like yours then because it looks awesome and fun thanks for your help!👍

[@DLJ-]

Is thi the one that was for sale at swap meet

[@KartFab]

This is a different one.

[@ryanstoneman121]

How much bhp is it pushing

[@KartFab]

m.engines.honda.com/models/model-detail/gx390

[@serrano661]

Necesita ruedas para desierto asi tendrá mejor reacción al arranqué