ecotech driveline

sday27 · 12/28/11, 10:22 PM

im looking for info on the ecotech midgets main question is the driveline is there a clutch system i do know they are self starting cars but havent been around one to find out any info would help
thanks
foxracin64@yahoo.com

darnall · 12/29/11, 12:14 PM

NO clutch....it self starts if it's out of gear....has to be pushed when in gear...flexplate mounted to crank flange with U-joint mounted to flexplate...the starter is just for warm-up and tuning convenience, not for eliminating push vehicles. A small ATV will comfortably start an ecotec though...It's possible I imagine to lock the car in gear and hit the starter which will move the car forward as it turns the engine over but I don't know if the starter is strong enough to handle that very often

TQ29m · 12/29/11, 12:41 PM

I have a similar setup on my TQ, and have thought about adding a RAM clutch, to be able to drive off, but they start so easy, I have a 90cc, 2-smoke ATV, geared down 4 teeth, that starts it with ease, or, I can open the shop door, and fire it up on jackstands, which I do quite often, when I need a "fix", makes these long winter month go by faster! Bob!

sday27 · 12/29/11, 7:52 PM

i really appreciate the info

SETracing53 · 2/28/12, 5:24 PM

SET Racing does offer an optional clutch package on their motors, just to let you know

12/29/11, 12:41 PM	#3 Re: ecotech driveline
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,558	I have a similar setup on my TQ, and have thought about adding a RAM clutch, to be able to drive off, but they start so easy, I have a 90cc, 2-smoke ATV, geared down 4 teeth, that starts it with ease, or, I can open the shop door, and fire it up on jackstands, which I do quite often, when I need a "fix", makes these long winter month go by faster! Bob! __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

12/28/11, 10:22 PM	#1 ecotech driveline
sday27 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 118	im looking for info on the ecotech midgets main question is the driveline is there a clutch system i do know they are self starting cars but havent been around one to find out any info would help thanks foxracin64@yahoo.com

12/29/11, 12:14 PM	#2 Re: ecotech driveline
darnall Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 773	NO clutch....it self starts if it's out of gear....has to be pushed when in gear...flexplate mounted to crank flange with U-joint mounted to flexplate...the starter is just for warm-up and tuning convenience, not for eliminating push vehicles. A small ATV will comfortably start an ecotec though...It's possible I imagine to lock the car in gear and hit the starter which will move the car forward as it turns the engine over but I don't know if the starter is strong enough to handle that very often

12/29/11, 7:52 PM	#4 Re: ecotech driveline
sday27 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 118	i really appreciate the info

2/28/12, 5:24 PM	#5 Re: ecotech driveline
SETracing53 Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 49	SET Racing does offer an optional clutch package on their motors, just to let you know