TaG Restricted Dyno Test
This week the Power Republic dyno has been busy evaluating 125cc engines in TaG Restricted configuration, specifically the Vortex Rok GP against the IAME X30.
This week the Power Republic dyno has been busy evaluating 125cc engines in TaG Restricted configuration, specifically the Vortex Rok GP against the IAME X30.
DPE has released a handy new product: anti-slip axle keys that prevent the rear hubs from moving in.
Here’s part 1 of Power Republic’s new video series, restoring a “barn find” DAP kart!
Is this the first owner’s manual in karting? Back in 1988, Drew Price Engineering (DPE) released its most successful chassis to date, the iconic Demon X8.
Karting NSW has made changes to the technical regulations for the Vortex Mini ROK engine, including the rollback of the mandated spark plug rule and an increase of the maximum restrictor size.
VIDEO – Kart Republic recently revived the DAP name and now there’s a bunch of them racing in Australia. To see how fast they are, Leigh Cocker did a track test and review for his Vital Karting channel.
Here’s a big Q&A session with Derek at Power Republic. It covers a wide range of questions, from driving to maintenance to tuning!
Here’s the low-down and handy tips on fitting all the bits that go between the engine and the radiator on a water-cooled engine, in this case an IAME X30.
With the recent KA re-homologation of the Vortex Mini ROK engine stipulating the carburettor cannot have a fuel return line fitted (as per the international Mini ROK regulations), some parents will need to make some adjustments to their Cadet driver’s engine.
In this video, Dez is talking X30 radiator installation – what comes in the kit from IAME, tips on fitting it to the chassis plus what he uses from New Line to upgrade the support bracket.
A number of regulation changes have been applied to the Cadet classes using the Vortex Mini ROK engine, several of which will be enforced this weekend.
There have been occasions where the coils have burned out on KA100 and X30 engines. It seems an unsteady earth connection is the problem and this should be checked as part of regular kart maintenance.
What are the different types of engine mount and which is best for you and your karting situation?
Video – Power Republic’s Derek Jones shows three ways to clean the exhaust on your kart, a process that can regain lost horsepower!
Tyre blankets are not allowed, but several teams were spotted using engine blankets at the WSK Champions Cup event in Italy recently.