Robin (EZ GO) Billet rods, hardened crankshaft?? Cams?.

[tonyton]

Sorry I had dropped off the map for several years. I was building a cart with the assistance of Fast Fred before his passing. It was a workhorse with a 350 (1999) Robin Engine.
You may say I just dropped the ball, since he was the only person that really showed interest.
Fred built a custom head and we carberated it with a Walbro, changed to an MSD ignition to defeat the stock RPM limiter. It has a 28 degree Clutch and the torque spring in the drive clutch. I put a Zemco header on it and an UNI air filter. It is also equipped with an oil temp and rpm gage. Massive porting was done by a master machinist and boat engine builder, Fred Bolling. It has 22x10-10 all terrain tires and will go faster when we put on a light wheel or remove the bed.. At about 5500 rpm, I have experienced a couple knocks in the low end, but has caused no damage. It has the heavy SS valves, heavier springs and I was wondering if anyone had developed this engine any further in the last three years. Mine will push a workhorse up a grade and gain speed. I'm looking for BILLET or rods that will accept a bearing. I can have the crankshaft hardened locally. Are there better 350 rods available? It burns 112 octane race fuel as designed by the engineer.

Thanks in advance for any information. Tonyton

[TheGDFP]

Sounds like a cool project! I haven't seen an EZGO-specific billet rod, and low demand likely will keep it from happening. I'm almost certain that rods from another application could be adapted, though.

[tonyton]

I'll have to look in the go cart engines and start with the stroke., then pin sizes etc. If I find anything, I'll pass it on. Thanks.

[TheGDFP]

ARC Racing may be helpful.

[tonyton]

Thank YOu