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08/20/2006

A Look Back: Jet-Powered Go Kart

This amazing jet-powered go kart sports a MK101 Solent Gas Turbine Starter that produces 70bhp and 140.1bft torque. Other specs include a custom-built high pressure fuel system, lightweight alloy wheels, and a "ZIP Bandid Long Circuit" chassis. Video after the jump.
The engine was originally used on the Phantom Fighter aircraft as a self-contained starter unit for the main engines when ground support was not available. It is not designed to operate for more than 40 seconds at any one time, so we had to design elements such as the lubrication, fuel and cooling systems to allow for constant running
(Thanks, Zipped)

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There are 6 comments about this post (1 pages).

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Posted at 08/20/2006 9:17pm by kayne001
this is a good job.
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Posted at 08/21/2006 03:33am by » Jet Powered Go-Kart | OhGizmo!
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Posted at 08/21/2006 06:13am by karveira
It throws flames, that's all... I was waiting for a super-acceleration, but it just cruises around.
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Posted at 08/22/2006 09:15am by Jamez
Good job Maverick
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Posted at 08/31/2006 1:35pm by Driver And Car Blog » Blog Archive » Go Cart Camps - MySummerCamps.com
[...] TechEBlog A Look Back: Jet-Powered Go Kart This amazing jet-powered go kart sports a MK101 Solent Gas Turbine Starter that produces 70bhp and 140.1bft torque. Other specs include a custom-built high … [...]
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Posted at 12/13/2006 3:07pm by Nicole Ritchie
celebrity cruises I Googled for something completely different, but found your page...and have to say thanks. nice read.
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