FREE HORSEPOWER - 3 Ways To Clean Your Go Kart Exhaust - POWER REPUBLIC

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[@joshoconnell2104]

My gokart has been running for years and not once have I thought to check to exhaust flow.. Mine will be getting a good clean tonight!

[@PowerRepublic]

got on it, Free Horsies coming your way tomorrow !!!!!

[@FioraniMotorsports]

Excellent! I was just looking to find a video for this exact video, awesome to watch another banger from a great channel!

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks Nick, being all bangers here at the House of POWER in 2023 !!!

[@ljc2051]

Been curious about this for a long time - thank you for shedding light on how it’s done!

[@PowerRepublic]

simple and effective, that what i do

[@ReubenBagriRacing]

Thank you so much 😊 this can help me a lot for my waterswift👌🏽

[@PowerRepublic]

You’re welcome 😊

[@smfs1584]

Awesome thanks Des

[@PowerRepublic]

Any time legend

[@markbunney4191]

Good stuff

[@PowerRepublic]

Glad you enjoyed it bro

[@johngstuart9040]

There's an American product called Fluid Film that it based on lanolin and also works very well to resist the rust on the exhaust and the axle

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey John, thanks heaps for tuning in and. watching the video. The lanolin is good for short term, but is still to light for longer storage. try using oil or trans fluid on both for better protection

[@thejackplayz1966]

I love you vidéos i have got a go kart and I love it

[@PowerRepublic]

Wicked , Thanks for watching the vid

[@easyweaver9691]

I had no idea cheers

[@PowerRepublic]

anytime legend, get on it and start dominating !!!!!

[@Svendip]

Never tried the fire idea. I may chuck the pipe on the BBQ. After a caustic soda bath for a few days I like to paint the outside of the pipe with rust converter (phosphoric acid), wash it off, and then buff it with a wire wheel. Comes up real pretty.

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks for the tips broski, yeah the fire pit Cook's em up hell good

[@summersofsummergod]

Great Video. HOWEVER... I can confirm, DO NOT soak the 3mm aluminium spacer that comes with the latest X30 Iame Exhaust! The Spacer is alloy, the caustic soda disolves this. Everything else can be chucked in without a worry though, the caustic soda works very well loosening the carbon off.

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks for the info!

[@m2raceteam159]

Great information, thanks! Do you soak the entire exhaust pipe in the caustic soda, too?

[@PowerRepublic]

I didn't for the video, but yeah you can do,

[@marioalves7610]

Hey nice video do you guys have a vid on replacing king pin bearings

[@PowerRepublic]

Same as this one but m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2GrhoB4iNKrgKM

[@jcadms]

Super! Do you have any advice for the Rotax exhausts?

[@PowerRepublic]

Send it

[@Athletesperformance1]

Bought some older TAG Karts and cleaned my exhaust out via a bonfire last week. OMG it was loaded with stuff.

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah boi, get em cleaned and get to the chopper !!

[@joeyjr4006]

Can you tell me what you use as cleaner you use to clean axel exhaust pipe with??? please Thanks

[@user-np9sl8de8t]

Well you made me feel good about my pipe its like new compaired to your 😂

[@user-np9sl8de8t]

Where you cleaned the end of the pipe with the drill if i dont have rules will it run better if i take that screen out of that tip of the stinger ?

[@CliveSwabs]

Hi .ive got one of those exhausts for a 100cc 2t kart and would like to try fitting it to my Suzuki 80cc classic RG ..do u think it mite work ? Or would i have to modify it in some way to suit 80cc?

[@chrisgreen1135]

Thanks u 😎

[@PowerRepublic]

Anytime legend, thanks heaps for wathcing and sharing the vid!!!

[@DexterCollinsRacing]

Great Video Des - could you do one for Rotax exhausts? or is it just the matting the matting?

[@PowerRepublic]

Change the matting broski, the Rotax doesn’t clog up that much

[@spice3767]

What effect does new matting have against old..?? Thanks 👍

[@etutwiler]

That last pipe in the shot was a new one though. It had me fooled for a second

[@PowerRepublic]

if you sand them back after you soak them, then lanolin them they come up brand new

[@dwanescammell5022]

Can you also clean the junior restricted can type muffler with this method in the costic soda?

[@PowerRepublic]

Yes you can!

[@asdasilva35]

Nice! 👍 Could you also write into the description or here in the comments which products you use? Maybe with a link?

[@PowerRepublic]

www.bunnings.com.au/glitz-500g-caustic-soda_p4470481?store=8172&gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H7-7FvSQCBSw86_3DYdtlmXYseDvxZ_IxFcjadjLhHeuTIaxQ69clOxoCRGIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds www.tradetools.com/map-pro-disp-gas-cylinder-mg9?pid=MG9&+listings&gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H71ASum_HlcSYOPuFeQl7xkCF55Alb8GSvXkqrYydzZBcjvx-w6u9lhoCnCoQAvD_BwE

[@PowerRepublic]

Makita www.totaltools.com.au/brands/makita/cordless-tools?gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H73e-0kOv-oMrpFdVsdckXy1iAOFCZM6i2fmBQJr_HtjjLuUerTYjwxoC0y8QAvD_BwE

[@MrPlio123]

Lanolin for the win..!!

[@PowerRepublic]

bro, you're KZbin famous bro!!

[@jcbwracing]

How often should you do it? Does it clean exterior as well?

[@PowerRepublic]

have t2o pipes and keep one in your kit that is clean and ready to dominate, then put it on when you have an important race to win. then clean the other one one so she's ready next time you need some extra ponies !!!

[@drebin14478]

Hey Des, Do the regs in Australia allow you to paint it? Can't find any specific info on it.

[@PowerRepublic]

No I think not as it is addding something to the engine package. Just sand them with emery paper or scotchbrit and then use some flax seed oil on it and heat it up.

[@zaxm9475]

Hey des, thanks for the idea! I got two questions tough: - i guess it applies for x30 new exhaust line? - doesn’t caustic attack the metall? Especially when you use it over such a long time? Thank you 🙏

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Zax, thanks heaps for tuning in and watching our videos - sure does - nah all good, metal is tough

[@zaxm9475]

Thanks man, very much appreciate it! Greetings from Germany, keep on doin what you do 💪🏿

[@PowerRepublic]

@@zaxm9475 Nochmals vielen Dank Legende

[@myrx2]

What about a little comer sw80 exhaust?

[@TheSteast1]

what was the spray in the blue can that preserves the cleaned steel?

[@PowerRepublic]

Lanolin

[@Marcuscachia]

I race go karts and I use a iame x30. I've been hearing a lot lately that before doing a rolling start in competition most drivers squeeze the fuel line. Can you please do a video on this explaining how to do it properly and whats the reasoning behind it. thank you

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Marcus, sure can thanks heaps for the suggestion

[@richardfix3937]

Pitching the fuel line restricts fuel flow causing a lean mixture and a HP boost

[@michaelnickle323]

does this work for 4 stroke exhausts such as briggs

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah it will clean them, however if you are not burning any oil I wouldn't think it would have a lot of build up. if it does, soak them in caustic soda and they will be brand new

[@jtecexpressracing1893]

Hey man I am having a lot of trouble getting the silencer off of the end of my exhaust, its a ROK GP. Any tips?

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah use a screwdriver. and hammer to lightly tap it off. also could use some heat to Make the end cap grow and come off easier.

[@alracing2023]

Hey mate! So should I get a 16.5 or 17mm drill bit? Just wanna double check. Thx!

[@PowerRepublic]

I'll have to double check.....

[@alracing2023]

@@PowerRepublic Anything?

[@alracing2023]

Wow!

[@jtecexpressracing1893]

Can you help explain the caustic soda and where to buy? Most results i find come back to like drain cleaner. I don’t see pure caustic soda over the counter here in the US

[@camhollo1139]

anything with high content of sodium hydroxide will do

[@avinashtiwari9385]

Hey I've been looking to buy myself a go kart just for open track days and that type of stuff and I was wondering if its important to have alot of technical knowledge to maintain a go kart like knowing how to fix engines and stuff. I saw you video about how to clean go karts and it was quite helpful. I'm just curious about the most important things you need to know to maintain a go kart.

[@PowerRepublic]

Nah it’s all pretty basic, plus we have videos on how to do it yourself if you need then

[@guernses1839]

What ratio did you mix the Caustic soda? thanks

[@PowerRepublic]

The box says 2 table spoons, but I just poured it in by eye 👍

[@noway9991]

@@PowerRepublic Love you channel, BUT that is not a ration. Do you mean 2 tablespoons per liter? We still use the kings gallons over here in the USA so it I just want to be clear.

[@elGa_tUrRo]

Does it work for the rotax exhaust? I have a rotax senior

[@PowerRepublic]

great question, the Rotax doesn't carbon up as much cause we use synthetic oils and only 20ml's of oil per litre of fuel. but on the EVO exhaust you can detect the stinger and soak the body of the pipe. then just change the exhaust wrap matting and you are good to go

[@elGa_tUrRo]

@@PowerRepublic thanks for replying!!

[@josh_motorsports8521]

Does it work on rotax ?

[@PowerRepublic]

can do, if its blocked, but rotax is normally okay

[@jesuscastro9815]

What is the spray you use at the end because y bearly undestand the name

[@davidjeal2626]

Lanox

[@onairgallow1957]

What about Rotax Evo max 125 exhaust?

[@PowerRepublic]

nah, doesn't need it, just the matting change is enough

[@JamesHughes65]

@@PowerRepublic I use a small wire drill brush on a long rod to clean the inside of the max exhaust of any remaining cack after removing the matting. Also makes it easier to get the new matting back in. Surprising how much stuff comes out.

[@FynniX]

Does this also apply to Rotax Exhausts?

[@PowerRepublic]

not really

[@kart-raceralex8859]

​​@@PowerRepublic what should I do if my exhaust looks bleeched aut and has a bit of rust on it (it is a dd2 exhaust)

[@BLITZKRIEG1]

does this apply to Rotax?

[@PowerRepublic]

Not really

[@KKarczmarczyk]

@@PowerRepublic yeah, in rotax exhaust... there's a matt inside that should be replaced every X hours, but to be honest, haven't idea what's the difference on dyno between brand new matt and old, used one - maybe older = better (more power)? Do you know @powerrepublic?

[@michael897]

Do you need to do this much for the rotax evo exhausts too? I clean the inside of mine when l change the matting after every 5 races. But don't great it up or soak it?

[@PowerRepublic]

No need, casue the synthetic oil burns clean and there is less carbon build up in Rotax

[@aralsea1]

Would this build up of carbon be over hundreds of hours of driving? I just purchased a used kart.

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah it takes a while, but check it out !

[@benofficial5307]

Do you have any tips for how to clean rust that formed on the exhaust?

[@PowerRepublic]

Emery paper or scotch brite with WD40

[@KHeidendal]

i put fuel in the exhaust and let it sit for a few hours

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah right, never tried that. Does it eat all the carbon out ?

[@roryrichards6975]

'PromoSM' ☺️

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks for watching

[@TRAKsportsTV]

id like to see a dyno of just how much the pipe affects horsepower. 😉

[@PowerRepublic]

Coming right up !!!

[@TRAKsportsTV]

awesome! Cant wait. What engine will you use?

[@bigh3053]

That's a good idea Paul. Was just wondering that before skusa so I burned our pipes out.

[@PowerRepublic]

@@TRAKsportsTV min roK, X30 or KA 100. which one you want ??

[@PowerRepublic]

@@bigh3053 yeah fresh is best when it comes to exhaust pipes IMO

[@JonathanWestcott]

Roughly how much lap time is this process worth with a ka100?

[@PowerRepublic]

Hard to say. But wouldn’t race against someone who has cleaned there’s and mine is blocked up

[@nilsonfilho5281]

X 30 sei

[@PowerRepublic]

si

[@yveslegrand9826]

Poor advice imo. Using hot air gun works much better. Hammering a screwdriver is just revolting...but using the rounded end looks even bad. Wearing a wrist watch when working on an engine exhaust is not the best idea. No spray can keep exhaust clean as new...

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks for watching

[@CliveSwabs]

Lol ​@@PowerRepublic