Rail Kart!!!!! I really need some help please!

[mctscott123]

I am planning on making a Go-Kart that runs on abandoned rail lines in northern United states, i want it to have a large enough engine to have around 4 people on it and run around 30 mph. the wheels would be 17 inches in diamater. What would you guys suggest for engine size and gear ratio?

[BlackScorpion]

I am planning on making a Go-Kart that runs on abandoned rail lines in northern United states, i want it to have a large enough engine to have around 4 people on it and run around 30 mph. the wheels would be 17 inches in diamater. What would you guys suggest for engine size and gear ratio?

Please don't post the same message in other forums categories. As far as recommendation, I have no experience in building a rail kart, but i would think you would need some type of 4 cylinder engine from a small car. Other than that, I really can't suggest anything. Sorry.

[mctscott123]

sorry about the repost, i had it in the wrong section and didnt know how to remove the old one...

[BlackScorpion]

sorry about the repost, i had it in the wrong section and didnt know how to remove the old one...

No problem i locked the other one. Keep me posted on how you make out, sounds like an interesting project.