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    Guys that have done or have machines that are swapped to 4 stroke, how bad will my performance be with 18hp chonda and letting the driven clutch alone (2stroke) for the time being? I don't want to be frying my belt or breaking stuff. What should I expect? I'm planning to tune it or change it but it's not on top of the priority list at the moment.
    DanW

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    Let it be for now provided you get the matching drive clutch.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by ARGOJIM View Post
      Let it be for now provided you get the matching drive clutch.
      Yes I'm getting the 4 stroke drive clutch, hoping to find a good used but if not I'll buy new. They are on eBay for I think $226ish, I'm hoping to find one for less than that.
      DanW

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      • #4
        I'll post my 2 cents worth. I removed the 2 stroke from my max and installed a honda clone engine. I believe I ordered a new driver and driven that was a series 40D that was good up to 18hp. The set was around $85 and I had to buy a belt for $25 as well. The only catch was the driven did not have an internal keyway cut. I borrowed a broach and cut one myself in maybe 20 minutes. Could be done with a file or dremel as well I imagine. I haven't had any issues with mine so far. The belt is of course smaller than the original so I imagine it can handle the abuse a larger setup can, but for getting the thing running and having fun it was a cheap setup at just over $100

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        • #5
          Originally posted by odskaggs2 View Post
          I'll post my 2 cents worth. I removed the 2 stroke from my max and installed a honda clone engine. I believe I ordered a new driver and driven that was a series 40D that was good up to 18hp. The set was around $85 and I had to buy a belt for $25 as well. The only catch was the driven did not have an internal keyway cut. I borrowed a broach and cut one myself in maybe 20 minutes. Could be done with a file or dremel as well I imagine. I haven't had any issues with mine so far. The belt is of course smaller than the original so I imagine it can handle the abuse a larger setup can, but for getting the thing running and having fun it was a cheap setup at just over $100
          I will keep that in mind for my next one, member toys4me helped me out with a 94c clutch and green spring for my secondary. I also have the 18hp clone, I'm hoping it's enough power for me I passed on some Briggs and Kohler's because the clone was cheap and has a one year warranty, if I can't break it in a year it should last a little while.
          DanW

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