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I seriously considered converting the trackster to these when I discovered the hydros had issues. Probably would have if I had a spare vertical engine in the high 20s laying around. 700 lbs/ft peak is a bunch of torque! I don't think 30 mph is a realistic goal, the expense would be prohibitive and it would be a heavy setup by the time you got enough engine, reservoir, pump, cooling system... but hey, if you manage to figure it out please let us know how, there are several on the site who have shown interest through the years. I have all ideas that the 5400s would be fantastic to use for a ground up build. good luck with whatever you decide, can't wait to see what you come up with!
If I were to do a start to finish build this is the drive it would be built around, no tires, tracks only. A hybrid you could say, something between a trackster and a marsh master but not quite either one.
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