We understand that sometimes it can be difficult to confirm product compatibility. For a larger go kart and / or bigger budget, you can’t go wrong with a torque converter for the most range and capabilities for your go kart.The ROP Shop staff constantly strives to provide clear and concise product information. Thus the torque converter has a bigger power range, and can deliver power in a bigger range of circumstances.īottomline, if you are building a smaller cart and on a tight budget, pick the centrifugal clutch and don’t look back. A centrifugal clutch is a one “pulley” system, while the torque converter has two opposing pulleys. The essential design difference on the power transfer capabilities are that the torque converter is essentially a “double” version of a centrifugal clutch. Our bigger go karts like the arachnid or grandaddy go karts definitely demand a torque converter on the engine to provide you maximum power. Our smaller go karts with smaller engines (5 horse or so) will be fine with a centrifugal clutch. Centrifugal clutches are typically much less pricey, but also have less capabilities.
The main differences between the two basically boil down to price and power transfer capabilities. Differences between clutch and torque converter We also have other videos here on how to set up a centrifugal clutch and how to set up a torque converter on your go kart. In this episode of two minute tech, Robert gives us his thoughts on the pros and cons for your go kart clutch setup.Īll of our go kart plans use either a centrifugal clutch or torque converter. Your choice is essentially between a centrifugal clutch or a torque converter.
How to Decide On Your Go Kart Clutch Systemĭeciding on the clutch system for your go kart is one of the more important choices in your power train setup.
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