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Hello,
I have a ’91 Emmick Kart that I raced in the late 80’s. It’s got an old Yamaha KT100. My nephew wants to start Kart racing. I’m wondering if the kart can be fitted with a modern/relevant motor. I’ve been out of the karting scene for so long I don’t what’s going on.
Thanks for any advise.
Hey mah44,
The short answer to your question is likely yes if you would like to go out to the track to play and have fun on a practice day or just open lapping.
However, if you’re looking to partake in competitive kart races, a chassis that dated likely would take far more investment to update to modern specifications than to simply consider a used kart of a more modern date.
If you were looking for something within the realm of the speed of the KT100 (which is not an engine that is commonly used in competitive races currently within the region), I would recommend considering the Briggs & Stratton LO206. It is slightly slower, but is simple to maintain and provides great racing.
It’s great to see you reaching out on the forums after being out of kart racing for so long!
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