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Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160?
Posted by 'Rhauri' on 10 Sep 2010 @ 10:56

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I'm also sorry to go on...

Just remembered to mentioned shape of the curve...

Yes, that makes a huge differnce, largely to pull out of corners which in turn will then mean more top speed.

I thought that RPM worked out a 'mean' or average bhp where as uFo gives you a peak. I think a mean bhp can be as useful as a peak figure, as you have to bear in mind that these karts are not geared and therefore you cant work each engine to its strengths by simply changing gears to suit the engines revs/power band.

If Richards engine has a substancial amount more power low down around the 3250 to 4250 mark then this is where a bit of time can be gained, where your son would be able to get out of a corner opposed to being bogged down by a slightly under powered engine at these revs. This in turn will give him quicker speed down a straight as the revs are gained a touch quicker by that extra power.

Also, just as important, is that the revs stay high after 4750 / 5250 where they normally peak (correct me if I am wrong but I'm 90% sure its in this region). After the 4500 / 5000 mark, GX160s tend to 'peter-off'... the less an engine peters-off and maintains its power, the more top speed your son could maintain down a long straight.

I don't want to be talking you into spending Ł2000 by the way, I hope I am just helping you identify what you are looking for.

Rhauri

Message Thread:

How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Jerrycan' (09 Sep 2010 @ 23:32)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Trev' (10 Sep 2010 @ 6:21)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Rhauri' (10 Sep 2010 @ 10:44)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'ADZ' (10 Sep 2010 @ 10:57)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'itpro' (10 Sep 2010 @ 11:43)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Rhauri' << You are here!

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Trev' (10 Sep 2010 @ 14:22)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Gregor' (10 Sep 2010 @ 14:48)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Jerrycan' (11 Sep 2010 @ 15:50)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'lard ass bob' (11 Sep 2010 @ 18:09)

Re: How much is it worth paying for a GX160? by 'Minisueg' (13 Sep 2010 @ 20:51)

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