Used big ultrasonic cleaning bath. Results superb!!
@joshoconnell2104 Жыл бұрын
My gokart has been running for years and not once have I thought to check to exhaust flow.. Mine will be getting a good clean tonight!
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
got on it, Free Horsies coming your way tomorrow !!!!!
@FioraniMotorsports Жыл бұрын
Excellent! I was just looking to find a video for this exact video, awesome to watch another banger from a great channel!
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, being all bangers here at the House of POWER in 2023 !!!
@ljc2051 Жыл бұрын
Been curious about this for a long time - thank you for shedding light on how it’s done!
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
simple and effective, that what i do
@ReubenBagriRacing9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊 this can help me a lot for my waterswift👌🏽
@PowerRepublic9 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@johngstuart9040 Жыл бұрын
There's an American product called Fluid Film that it based on lanolin and also works very well to resist the rust on the exhaust and the axle
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Hey John, thanks heaps for tuning in and. watching the video. The lanolin is good for short term, but is still to light for longer storage. try using oil or trans fluid on both for better protection
@thejackplayz1966 Жыл бұрын
I love you vidéos i have got a go kart and I love it
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Wicked , Thanks for watching the vid
@smfs1584 Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks Des
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Any time legend
@markbunney4191 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it bro
@Svendip Жыл бұрын
Never tried the fire idea. I may chuck the pipe on the BBQ. After a caustic soda bath for a few days I like to paint the outside of the pipe with rust converter (phosphoric acid), wash it off, and then buff it with a wire wheel. Comes up real pretty.
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips broski, yeah the fire pit Cook's em up hell good
@easyweaver9691 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea cheers
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
anytime legend, get on it and start dominating !!!!!
@Athletesperformance1 Жыл бұрын
Bought some older TAG Karts and cleaned my exhaust out via a bonfire last week. OMG it was loaded with stuff.
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Yeah boi, get em cleaned and get to the chopper !!
@summersofsummergod Жыл бұрын
Great Video. HOWEVER... I can confirm, DO NOT soak the 3mm aluminium spacer that comes with the latest X30 Iame Exhaust! The Spacer is alloy, the caustic soda disolves this. Everything else can be chucked in without a worry though, the caustic soda works very well loosening the carbon off.
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@marioalves7610 Жыл бұрын
Hey nice video do you guys have a vid on replacing king pin bearings
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Same as this one but m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5Z4iLBzuNPcenU.html
@m2raceteam159 Жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks! Do you soak the entire exhaust pipe in the caustic soda, too?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
I didn't for the video, but yeah you can do,
@etutwiler Жыл бұрын
That last pipe in the shot was a new one though. It had me fooled for a second
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
if you sand them back after you soak them, then lanolin them they come up brand new
@DexterCollinsRacing Жыл бұрын
Great Video Des - could you do one for Rotax exhausts? or is it just the matting the matting?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Change the matting broski, the Rotax doesn’t clog up that much
@spice3767 Жыл бұрын
What effect does new matting have against old..?? Thanks 👍
@jcadms Жыл бұрын
Super! Do you have any advice for the Rotax exhausts?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Send it
@Marcuscachia Жыл бұрын
I race go karts and I use a iame x30. I've been hearing a lot lately that before doing a rolling start in competition most drivers squeeze the fuel line. Can you please do a video on this explaining how to do it properly and whats the reasoning behind it. thank you
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Hey Marcus, sure can thanks heaps for the suggestion
@richardfix3937 Жыл бұрын
Pitching the fuel line restricts fuel flow causing a lean mixture and a HP boost
@jcbwracing Жыл бұрын
How often should you do it? Does it clean exterior as well?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
have t2o pipes and keep one in your kit that is clean and ready to dominate, then put it on when you have an important race to win. then clean the other one one so she's ready next time you need some extra ponies !!!
@dwanescammell5022 Жыл бұрын
Can you also clean the junior restricted can type muffler with this method in the costic soda?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@michaelnickle323 Жыл бұрын
does this work for 4 stroke exhausts such as briggs
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
yeah it will clean them, however if you are not burning any oil I wouldn't think it would have a lot of build up. if it does, soak them in caustic soda and they will be brand new
@asdasilva35 Жыл бұрын
Nice! 👍 Could you also write into the description or here in the comments which products you use? Maybe with a link?
Hey des, thanks for the idea! I got two questions tough: - i guess it applies for x30 new exhaust line? - doesn’t caustic attack the metall? Especially when you use it over such a long time? Thank you 🙏
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Hey Zax, thanks heaps for tuning in and watching our videos - sure does - nah all good, metal is tough
@zaxm9475 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, very much appreciate it! Greetings from Germany, keep on doin what you do 💪🏿
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
@@zaxm9475 Nochmals vielen Dank Legende
@jtecexpressracing189310 ай бұрын
Hey man I am having a lot of trouble getting the silencer off of the end of my exhaust, its a ROK GP. Any tips?
@PowerRepublic10 ай бұрын
yeah use a screwdriver. and hammer to lightly tap it off. also could use some heat to Make the end cap grow and come off easier.
@TheSteast1 Жыл бұрын
what was the spray in the blue can that preserves the cleaned steel?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Lanolin
@drebin144785 ай бұрын
Hey Des, Do the regs in Australia allow you to paint it? Can't find any specific info on it.
@PowerRepublic5 ай бұрын
No I think not as it is addding something to the engine package. Just sand them with emery paper or scotchbrit and then use some flax seed oil on it and heat it up.
@joeyjr4006 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what you use as cleaner you use to clean axel exhaust pipe with??? please Thanks
@CliveSwabs2 ай бұрын
Hi .ive got one of those exhausts for a 100cc 2t kart and would like to try fitting it to my Suzuki 80cc classic RG ..do u think it mite work ? Or would i have to modify it in some way to suit 80cc?
@user-np9sl8de8t Жыл бұрын
Where you cleaned the end of the pipe with the drill if i dont have rules will it run better if i take that screen out of that tip of the stinger ?
@user-np9sl8de8t Жыл бұрын
Well you made me feel good about my pipe its like new compaired to your 😂
@jesuscastro9815 Жыл бұрын
What is the spray you use at the end because y bearly undestand the name
@davidjeal26266 ай бұрын
Lanox
@elGa_tUrRo Жыл бұрын
Does it work for the rotax exhaust? I have a rotax senior
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
great question, the Rotax doesn't carbon up as much cause we use synthetic oils and only 20ml's of oil per litre of fuel. but on the EVO exhaust you can detect the stinger and soak the body of the pipe. then just change the exhaust wrap matting and you are good to go
@elGa_tUrRo Жыл бұрын
@@PowerRepublic thanks for replying!!
@chrisgreen1135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks u 😎
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Anytime legend, thanks heaps for wathcing and sharing the vid!!!
@avinashtiwari9385 Жыл бұрын
Hey I've been looking to buy myself a go kart just for open track days and that type of stuff and I was wondering if its important to have alot of technical knowledge to maintain a go kart like knowing how to fix engines and stuff. I saw you video about how to clean go karts and it was quite helpful. I'm just curious about the most important things you need to know to maintain a go kart.
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Nah it’s all pretty basic, plus we have videos on how to do it yourself if you need then
@onairgallow1957 Жыл бұрын
What about Rotax Evo max 125 exhaust?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
nah, doesn't need it, just the matting change is enough
@JamesHughes65 Жыл бұрын
@@PowerRepublic I use a small wire drill brush on a long rod to clean the inside of the max exhaust of any remaining cack after removing the matting. Also makes it easier to get the new matting back in. Surprising how much stuff comes out.
@guernses1839 Жыл бұрын
What ratio did you mix the Caustic soda? thanks
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
The box says 2 table spoons, but I just poured it in by eye 👍
@noway9991 Жыл бұрын
@@PowerRepublic Love you channel, BUT that is not a ration. Do you mean 2 tablespoons per liter? We still use the kings gallons over here in the USA so it I just want to be clear.
@myrx2 Жыл бұрын
What about a little comer sw80 exhaust?
@alracing2023 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate! So should I get a 16.5 or 17mm drill bit? Just wanna double check. Thx!
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
I'll have to double check.....
@alracing2023 Жыл бұрын
@@PowerRepublic Anything?
@alracing2023 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@josh_motorsports8521 Жыл бұрын
Does it work on rotax ?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
can do, if its blocked, but rotax is normally okay
@jtecexpressracing189311 ай бұрын
Can you help explain the caustic soda and where to buy? Most results i find come back to like drain cleaner. I don’t see pure caustic soda over the counter here in the US
@camhollo11395 ай бұрын
anything with high content of sodium hydroxide will do
@aralsea1 Жыл бұрын
Would this build up of carbon be over hundreds of hours of driving? I just purchased a used kart.
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
yeah it takes a while, but check it out !
@FynniX Жыл бұрын
Does this also apply to Rotax Exhausts?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
not really
@kart-raceralex8859 Жыл бұрын
@@PowerRepublic what should I do if my exhaust looks bleeched aut and has a bit of rust on it (it is a dd2 exhaust)
@benofficial5307 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips for how to clean rust that formed on the exhaust?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Emery paper or scotch brite with WD40
@BLITZKRIEG1 Жыл бұрын
does this apply to Rotax?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Not really
@KKarczmarczyk Жыл бұрын
@@PowerRepublic yeah, in rotax exhaust... there's a matt inside that should be replaced every X hours, but to be honest, haven't idea what's the difference on dyno between brand new matt and old, used one - maybe older = better (more power)? Do you know @powerrepublic?
@michael897 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to do this much for the rotax evo exhausts too? I clean the inside of mine when l change the matting after every 5 races. But don't great it up or soak it?
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
No need, casue the synthetic oil burns clean and there is less carbon build up in Rotax
@KHeidendal Жыл бұрын
i put fuel in the exhaust and let it sit for a few hours
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Yeah right, never tried that. Does it eat all the carbon out ?
@JonathanWestcott7 ай бұрын
Roughly how much lap time is this process worth with a ka100?
@PowerRepublic7 ай бұрын
Hard to say. But wouldn’t race against someone who has cleaned there’s and mine is blocked up
@TRAKsportsTV Жыл бұрын
id like to see a dyno of just how much the pipe affects horsepower. 😉
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
Coming right up !!!
@TRAKsportsTV Жыл бұрын
awesome! Cant wait. What engine will you use?
@bigh3053 Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea Paul. Was just wondering that before skusa so I burned our pipes out.
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
@@TRAKsportsTV min roK, X30 or KA 100. which one you want ??
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
@@bigh3053 yeah fresh is best when it comes to exhaust pipes IMO
@roryrichards6975 Жыл бұрын
'PromoSM' ☺️
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@nilsonfilho5281 Жыл бұрын
X 30 sei
@PowerRepublic Жыл бұрын
si
@yveslegrand98266 ай бұрын
Poor advice imo. Using hot air gun works much better. Hammering a screwdriver is just revolting...but using the rounded end looks even bad. Wearing a wrist watch when working on an engine exhaust is not the best idea. No spray can keep exhaust clean as new...