We Took Our Turbo Diesel Go Kart to the Race Track! (Rolls Coal)

[@CarsandCameras]

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[@fabiotiburzi]

guys, why don't just try with an amr 300 to build boost? and, by the way, that filter is too restrictive. and nitromethane could be the answer instead of metanol

[@FadedLightXx]

Guys please check out riveted chains instead of master link. they can be harder to take off if the frame isnt open. but once u have extra rivet cores if u break the chain u can take 2 hammers and peen it back together in a pinch I figured this out growing up fixing my bike so many times. theres a few styles. the hollow ones that need tool or the ones that come with extra chain rods to put it together.

[@zmjzmj8464]

Hey guys. Tri compound turbo of the same size turbo and unplug the wastegates those turbos might hit 15lbs maybe and intercooler and oil cooler a must

[@Zane.Wellnitz]

If you are to learn anything in this screwed up modern world it is to NEVER trust google

[@Zane.Wellnitz]

If you are to learn one thing in this screwed up modern world it would be to NEVER trust the goog

[@christianlucatino1910]

Diesel mechanic here: Based on how much the engine is smoking even after you guys added the turbo tells me the engine isn’t utilizing all of the fuel being injected. What most of the comments are missing is that yes you could need a different turbo size but based on how much it smokes with the turbo makes me think that injecting timing is late and thats why there’s so much fuel being dumped out of the exhaust. try playing with the shimming on the injection pump again. if you add shims and it smokes more it’s likely retarding the timing. If you subtract shims and it smokes less, that’s likely advancing the timing. Or vise versa. could be the other way around. I also don’t think removing the governor like a gas engine like some of the comments suggest would be a good idea. With all the extra rotational force and higher compression ratio that comes with a diesel comes a greater risk of a catastrophic failure that comes with turning more rpms.

[@t0ph3rstreams13]

Yes, it's the timing at the injection pump, causing the unburnt fuel to come out of the exhaust. I have watched another KZbin video that turbo'd an industrial diesel engine. They had to adjust the shims to get the timing right under full throttle. To burn all or close to all of the unburnt fuel coming out of the exhaust. They noticed a difference between clean exhaust and dirty exhaust in performance. I, for the life of me, can't remember what channel that video was on. Thanks for reminding me of that video, Christian.

[@cs-gj3yf]

smalller diesels can turn insane rpm cause the stroke is so short, i pull diesel garden tractors, my 3 cylinder kubota will turn right at 12k rpm coming off the line and about 80 psi of boost

[@kenwillis8487]

I agree with the first two comments completely!

[@kenwillis8487]

@@cs-gj3yf In theory you are correct, however you have a Kubota they have a Chinese clone special. The quality control is unknown but based off the looks of the flywheel I’d say not that great. If they tore it down had the the block machined and a custom flywheel, piston and rod along with fresh bearings and better valve springs and retainers then yes you could safely turn double the rpm’s. I also would send the injection pump out to be gone through and have the internals replaced with known good parts! I bet if they identify what engine it was cloned from they can access better off the shelf parts!

[@what9418]

​@@kenwillis8487is kabuta non chinese? And what does it matter anyways. This thing should rev.

[@toyowheelin]

Think you are gonna need a bigger turbo, all that black smoke is untapped potential. Also when people do methanol on diesel its sprayed into the intake air stream to cool the intake charge not mixed with the diesel.

[@quevicular]

Exactly

[@eljaibas16]

Needs a smaller turbo, so it can spool more. That turbo is the size of the turbo on my 1.6 HDI and makes around 15psi, and the engine on the cart is way smaller than that (at least that's what I think)

[@mitchcardosi92]

⁠@@eljaibas16you’re absolutely correct, this engine is about 400cc roughly 1/4 the size of the engine in your car, what would be the perfect turbo would be one off of a honda cx500 turbo

[@davidjernigan8161]

A supercharger would probably be a better option since the drive ratio can be adjusted. A single cylinder 4 stroke has way too few power events.

[@DoitWithAlana]

100%, Definitely need’s methanol injection. Key word injection. Basically like a nos system running methanol.

[@blindcarnival9020]

The methanol is supposed to be injected into the intake like you would NOS. It is not ment to be premixed

[@blindcarnival9020]

You can also spray propain like NOS

[@toyyoda3710]

@@blindcarnival9020 I think you meant Propane

[@jeffreylyons1531]

You can pre mix methanol with diesel, propane lowers intake air temps and adds fuel, nitrous lowers intake air temps and adds oxygen.

[@tylerwestman5258]

@@blindcarnival9020*propane*… maybe watch king of the hill

[@pancudowny]

@@toyyoda3710 That depends... are you Arlen High's star quarterback?😉

[@gilbertnowak5770]

Something you might want to look into, When I was in the Navy we ran ALL of our Diesel Trucks and equiptment on JP-5... Jet Propelent #5 Jet Fuel! Refined Kerosene. They had MORE POWER and ran Way Cleaner! You can buy it at Any Airport!

[@Jwebb612]

Thanks for letting me take the KT100 for a ripper boys! It was an absolute blast!

[@EJ-74]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MegaEmmanuel09]

You were blitzin it out there, dude! 🤘

[@stonevalleyozark475]

You do NOT mix the methanol with the fuel. You have to to inject the methanol into the intake just behind the air filter. The purpose of methanol injection is to cool the incoming air charge. I hope this helps!

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I've said it before I'll say it again that Ike is an anagram that stands for _Isaac Kills Everything_ 😂 We need a shirt made with the Cars and Cameras logo on the front and on the back, I. Issac K. Kills E. Everything

[@JoshD_999]

I just finished my first go kart. It’s a 8 hp Tecumseh on a Corvette body go kart. Your channel has been a huge inspiration. Much appreciated.

[@VintageCR]

it surprises me every time again and again how much performance you guys can still squeeze out of this thing👍🏻👍🏻 Lookin forward to the 'injection' or CVT upgrade vid! take care

[@ripurhrtout]

Might be worth a thought now that yall have access to a track taking the og cross cart out for some laps!

[@jamest.5001]

That thing is dying for more air! Get a supercharger and a larger turbo for it! Super turbocharged! 😳

[@reyalPRON]

36:17 i needed to clean my screen anyways, high five brother! that was nice to let us in on the fun like that.

[@wdixon27]

in diesel performance you inject the methanol in a mist though the intake, it also cools the intake charge, the methanol will not be kind to the rubber parts of the fuel system

[@TickleFingers]

When that dude was driving the race cart first you could hear that he was letting off every time that thing got into that 2 stroke powerband. You could hear that 2 stroke winding up, and he would let off probably because it freaked him out. 😂

[@jonard7037]

Thats one hell of a money shot on that Wagon poster. Very nice. As for the mixing diesel and methanol, I think everybody learned a lot during that process. You guys rock!

[@markcargill1185]

The methanol gets mixed with water and injected into the intake, not mixed with fuel. Love the diesel guys, been watching since the early days keep up the great content!

[@delandbrooks3291]

The chain issue falls under "Murphy is your Shepard". Check "Murphy's Law" if you need a reference. Ike, just pour Methanol in it until your ancestors whisper in you ear," That's enough Child". "Ike Nye, the Fuel science guy."

[@mrbwa1]

Go Powersports has a heck of a kit on hand adding those tires, the big brake and a hitter engine to make a sweet Bolt Together Track kart

[@Dusky_The_Husky]

SNOW PERFORMANCE makes Water Methanol injection kits for cars. You could get a kit and put a regulator in the line to control how much Water / Meth enters the intake. 👍

[@metalman175]

Keep an eye on those sprockets if your just fusion welding them. Sometimes the welds are more prone to cracking that way, instead of using filler rod with it as well. Cool stuff as always though!

[@jberry1982]

Id really like to see what that engine setup would do on a bigger cart with a big tall tire to use that torque wished it had a little more on the bottom end maybe a bigger turbo and a cam would make it cook better maybe more fuel but its already pretty rich on fuel though

[@jberry1982]

I told you add 2 stroke synthetic to the mix

[@mitchcardosi92]

You need a smaller turbo, it’s basically not building boost pressure until it is nearly on the governor, something like a kp31 is the smallest i can think of, and it comes off of the smart cdi diesel, and its still meant for an engine with double the displacement, (880cc vs 415 or so)

[@dodgeme1986truck]

@@mitchcardosi92 they could make it work if they had it feeding into an amr300/500... And added boost tanks the turbo currently is only creating boost in an educated guesstimate of the 2500-3600rpm range (some of these engines are setup for 3600 rpm max from the factory)... The boost tanks are a major key factor in small diesel engine turbo/supercharger efficacy and should be sized between 80-150%actual engine displacement higher being better for single cylinder engines

[@elitecpudoc329]

Cars and Cameras finally feeling the vibs from RobotCantina! Love the build!

[@produKtNZ]

SO GODDAMN SICK OF RAY CON

[@m135i.]

Is it shit? Never used it

[@jeffheins6624]

The track guys must think "today is going to get interesting " anytime these guys show up😊

[@anasevi9456]

I love the Harlequin paint scheme on your diesel kart.

[@gowerski]

john has become the consummate professional, the ad read is 👌

[@zedlips]

I can double dam guarantee that's the fastest diesel cart on that track, ever!!😂🤣

[@Blackend16.61]

You guys inspired me to put this same engine on my go kart. I've got a BIZ frame that needed an engine so after some welding and fabricating, the sucker picks up and goes. Made the exhaust look like the old tractors with the rain cap on top. It's really stupid looking 😂

[@davidwalters4014]

Think you need to centrally mount that diesel for better weight distribution and lower center of gravity! Loving the whole build though!

[@MrFejjO]

Y'all should try getting some top speeds using your phone's GPS. Love what you guys do!

[@FoolishDreams2010]

Methanol when added to diesel is done like nitrous , its sprayed into the intake acting as a cooling agent but also as a combustion propulsion agent , it can be ratio mixed with ice water and used in conjunction with nitrous or just a stand alone agent to bring down intake temps and egt's.....

[@phao3093]

Is he a new addition to the cars and cameras team? Definitely a welcome addition if so.

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

I like the diesel engine. I was very impressed. Looking like a great time. Thanks for the video. See you later.

[@jasonbirch1182]

You dont want to add methanol to the diesel. Its far less energy dense and harder to ignite. You just spray it in the intake.

[@brettknighten1171]

Yes methanol is not as energy dense but far far more volatile boiling point of meth is 148F diesel is +320F

[@jasonbirch1182]

@@brettknighten1171 right. But when you add it through the injection pump it's taking away power potential. A diesel(really any engine) makes more power by injecting more fuel. As long as there is enough air to burn it completely it makes more power. the pump can only put xxxCC of fuel per cycle, so they are adding the same cc of fuel with less density of energy PLUS methanol has a massive detonation resistance advantage over diesel(not good for a diesel really). When it's added as a mist in the intake it lights off when the diesel is injected so it's more fuel energy not less. I've run water meth systems on my Mercedes. It works very well and it's extremely simple to make. Propane Injection is very easy also. Either one pre turbo. You just can't add too much or it will detonate prematurely. A gallon of blue windshield washer fluid(check to be sure it's actually methanol with the CAS# on the bottle) and two bottles of gas line antifreeze or octane boost from the dollar tree(98%+ methanol for 1.25$) is about 50/50 water meth which is good. An irrigation nozzle and windshield washer pump will do the trick. An adjustable diaphragm pump from Amazon is better though.

[@brettknighten1171]

@@jasonbirch1182 yes I agree it shouldn't have been mixed but done as a meth injection but meth is literally 4 times easier to ignite hints the detonation issues

[@jasonbirch1182]

@@brettknighten1171 no it isn't. methanol is very high octane. Diesel is very low octane. Methanol resists detonation better than almost any fuel and cools the chamber as well. It was popping from methanol lighting off in the exhaust after it didn't fire in the cylinder. Not from detonation.

[@brettknighten1171]

@@jasonbirch1182 diesel is not measured in octane it is measured in cetane a very different scale the difference you are looking for is auto Ignition temp which is twice as high as diesel yet still easily achieved inside a cylinder causing preignition or detonation

[@stonedpanda6903]

with the sounds that kart just made at 28:06 you would think they added 2 step or anti lag lol

[@joshmanis9860]

yea i dont think a diesel should make those noises

[@theodorgiosan2570]

Many people are saying that you need a bigger turbo. You do not. On a single cylinder engine the piping between the turbo and the engine should have around 10-20x the volume of the cylinder. This is to dampen the pulses so there is a more consistent flow of air into the cylinder. Adding an intercooler should add volume and cool down the intake air.

[@danw1955]

As was mentioned below, you need to rig up an extra tank and keep a mix of 50/50 methanol and water. Use a small electric pump and a spray bar at the inlet of the turbo to inject it into the intake stream. You could easily do this with a windshield washer pump and a micro-switch on the throttle control, so it only sprays when your under power. Mixing methanol and diesel at the levels you're doing now will destroy the injector pump, if it doesn't destroy the engine first.😲

[@lah19681]

the problem with injecting ahead of the turbo is that if your droplets are too large and the mix isn't atomized, it will eat up your turbo vanes and wreck the turbo. the correct way is to inject after turbo in a wide spray pattern.

[@danw1955]

@@lah19681 That's the first I've ever heard of that problem? If that was the case, how do they keep the turbines of commercial jet engines from being destroyed while running through pouring rain? Just a thought...

[@lah19681]

@@danw1955 big difference in spinning a turbo at 150k-200k rpm vs a turbine jet engine at 10k-15k rpm. The water needs to be vapor at that rpm. We ran superstock diesel pulling tractors which is how we learned this the hard way.......

[@WingmanJohnny]

I really like the deasle engine. Great video Yins guys

[@galeclay8907]

That thing was choocing pretty good 😂😂❤

[@michaelchristian8220]

That 2stroke is WILD! Think i need to start playing with those

[@the_lone_dabber710]

those front tires should be much skinnier 👌🏼 your gonna encounter front end lift at half lock and a few other issues with steering.

[@jberry1982]

Plus a big 3" exhaust tip would really deepen its throat a ton plus look so cool

[@rasmuslarsen9336]

Please put a intercooler on it! :D Could be fun to see if there is a difference on power 😎💪🏻

[@williampier3250]

This is my new favorite project with a cvt this thing is gonna snap necks

[@randallweaver7034]

The diesel kart - has considerable more power available. The governor could be modified to get approx 4800RPM and also increase fuel pump max fuel setting to roll more coal & get more power. After that is done, you could inject propane to get more power - it's similar concept to NOS in gasoline engine. Let me know if you need help.

[@FxckTheAFT]

Rolling coal = less power. Lmao. Not more. Super high performance diesels ONLY do it to keep EGTs in check during pulls. & no propane injection isn't a similar concept to nitrous, nitrous is cooling the intake air temp as well as adding more oxygen to burn more fuel to create more power, propane is only there as another additional fuel that burns much faster to increase horsepower, but will also cause you to lose some torque

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Deezuls r Kool! Lol. But from my extensive knowledge of them "watching gail banks haha" rolling coal actually costs power"

[@davidmaxwell4268]

Rolling coal on a straight diesel makes no difference to overall power that said I haven't a clue for turbo diesels

[@Triplespeed0]

Black smoke is excess fuel excess fuel create excess heat and excess heat is wasted energy that could otherwise be power

[@Grimm-Gaming]

@Triplespeed0 yupp but unlike gasoline u force more air in vs lean it out

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Diesels = boost is more efficient always!

[@Stevop79400]

That's how you ride boys. Using the tire to the max. When you get off you beat.

[@TeamShrimpGaming]

Look up water methanol injection. Would be neat to see how much of a difference it would make. Also kerosene wouldn't make it run any different.

[@backcountryme]

I raced a KT100 back in the late 80s. Those were great engines.

[@GeneralHerkimer]

I was wondering what other kinds of fuel you can run that engine with? I have herd lots of rumors on what diesel engines can use.

[@davelambert3340]

Great video guys loved the diesel💪😊

[@Goldtoysrock]

Looks like more fun than gold!! Great Channel!!

[@custommadeknives]

Only time ive enjoyed an advert, im ordering right now

[@jamest.5001]

If you want to mix diesel, klotz makes a fuel additive , Amazon sells it, it has nitropropenol, or something like that. It's the next thing to nitro, they recommend 2-4 per gallon for gasoline unless you re-jet for it. I went up 6 jet sizes on my scooter, and went with 6oz, then ran out. I wanted to add more, it was still rich. It made some difference. I'm fairly certain you can add to diesel.

[@cayminlast]

Cool Project. John, try 'walking the cup' especially on right angle welds something like a continious figure eight motion helps control the puddle, tig takes a bit to get used. BTW you're doing great.

[@davidwalters4014]

Think you need to centrally mount that diesel for better weight distribution and lower center of gravity! Loving the whole build though! Also heard of propane injection for a power adder to diesel!

[@willsullivan6195]

If that’s how methanol is introduced into a fuel system, water wouldn’t have had any negative effect. What you’re wanting is “Methanol injection” or even “water/methanol injection”. Get a fuel pump and spray through a carb jet into the turbo or something. Look up propane injection too

[@jermynpedretti4761]

A windshield washer pump/reservoir makes a slick little way to do water/meth injection (winterized washer fluid)

[@gohphaqurselfeeputhy622]

Y’all should look into some water injection for that turbo diesel

[@bowmadman]

Propane boost rocks for diesel engines

[@hodgykillerraw7575]

Professional tractor pullers inject water into the intake. It makes much bigger power and helps cool the turbo. Be interesting to try that out

[@cedhome7945]

That motor in a road bike might be fun 👍🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff guys thanks

[@ClintonOrnsby]

Try outfit through the intake so it vapourises

[@bansheeboyeddie350]

Love the content guys! I think you all should put a fuel tech on it! with an expansion chamber. I know it works for 4 stroke engines. Maybe it'll work well with a diesel too

[@theiransmalley6129]

I like to run and belt on my go cart. But sometimes I can't and I do break a chain. But what can you do. That's comes with having fun.

[@eddiepiecart6030]

You need a catalyst to stop the phase separation. Try 3% acetone.

[@anactualpilot]

smartest guys on youtube, folks

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

Excellent work guys!

[@looneylonzo28]

you need to make a series of calendars with action thumbnails one different one on each month of your builds? That would sell

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

Woaaaah Nellly she's a Roller💪🏼💯💨💨💨💨great building Gents

[@dakotadennett6979]

Impact for starting 1/4 20 bolts for the wheel 😅 wild tactic but I respect it 😂

[@Doggo_Bork]

Cross threading happened x.x I was full cringe knowing the risk but its not my stuff so 🤷‍♀

[@WilliamWebb-eo9gw]

​@@Doggo_Borkthought the same here. Gotta be careful with these ¼ 20 bolts.... proceeds to crossthread with an impact..smh

[@joshmanis9860]

yall do realize he said 1/4 28 right?

[@Doggo_Bork]

@@joshmanis9860 Does that change the rules to using an impact to start it? Thought it would still be hand start to prevent cross threading then send home with an impact. 🤔 Guess I'm trying to say the cringe is less about the bolt and more about the install

[@joshmanis9860]

@@Doggo_Borkdude you have a gay owl for a pfp your opinion doesnt count

[@stevenc5227]

Some fine tuning needed on the diesel kart, its not burning all the fuel, will get more power by adjusting fuel delivery.

[@meanman6992]

Propane injection, Gale Banks swears by it.

[@johnmorgan1629]

When it started on the kart track it looked like, The Little Kart That Could.

[@jberry1982]

I think a big tire with a mode mid range gear would keep them rpms up and still build boost

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

Hmm I seen that on Google where people say it's safe to put Menthol Fuel in small go cart engines or diesel powered motors for gocarts. Trust me I have seen motors go kaboom.

[@jberry1982]

I bet a cvt would really fix the bottom end and let it loose on the top end

[@nos1000100]

a bleed valve for the turbo would be cool too so you can adjust the boost

[@Justgonnasendit88]

You guys need a bigger rear sprocket on that kt100 kart to get out of the corners faster

[@thebug4046]

You never to spray it into the intake. Methanol wont mix with petroleum fuels. Propane also works as a power adder on a diesel. 😎

Deam at the end the guy on the 2 stroke is fasttt

[@adypeace6180]

Mixing diesel and methanol can help power but also decrease power if the methanol content is higher than diesel content as it has a higher burning temperature

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video guys 👍👍

[@clintosborne4926]

To help the off throttle acceleration, what if you tried using a amr500 supercharger

[@AsswipeGarage]

Way too big for THAT engine.

[@clintosborne4926]

@@AsswipeGarage probably but I mean it’s quicker off the line spooling instead of that turbo

[@AsswipeGarage]

@@clintosborne4926 True dat.

[@jamestwigg69]

I've watched and enjoyed your videos for 10 years. I just wish you would reach out to your fans more often, especially after they have told you on a couple different platforms and sent you pics of a possible new project.

[@justpauls]

I was hoping for some lap times.

[@Albertgermanaro-fs7yf]

Love it, who' would have thought about a diesel cart. Only diesels I've dealt with are D 11 and other big stuff. A little smoke is ok for a diesel, don't know what you have there, is there a "rack' or governor on that engine, you could turn it up if you did. Lots of black smoke is too much fuel, you can trick the engine by turning up the fuel pressure, won't live long but the power will go way up.

[@AbbStar1989]

I need one of those "It'll be fine" T-shirts. Been saying that way too much lately.

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Water meth injection is put in the intake for cooler charges not in the fuel as far as i know.

[@brokentobuilt]

Good at both meth is used as a fuel additive and is its own fuel and you mix it with water in meth kits like you describe

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Another great video guys 👍. This Old Man from Washington NC always enjoying them. Hope to see y'all at the airport Saturday. 🛵🧔💝💝

[@mykeymato]

Is he rocking the KT after the run to not melt a flat spot into the tires? Man that thing was flyin.... lol

[@deaf_as_hell_wilson]

Need a exhaust collecting chamber of sorts between the exhaust outlet on motor and the exhaust side of the turbo, single cylinder means pulsed exhaust and the chamber will let it build consistent pressure to spool the turbo

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

Love the KT-100. Sounds like it is revving around 10k RPM's? And that diesel low end torque is very impressive too.

[@rosebooth7367]

New T-shirt? "Isaac...he must be stopped!"

[@dailyyard474]

If you want to add methanol to diesel, you need to do a spray injection into the intake just like nitrous

[@jamesjohnson9557]

Consider adding propane as nos to the diesel cart? It will surprise you.