Raptor 2 ridability

[chromeframesears]

Does anyone have experience riding a mini with a stock raptor 2 motor, I'm considering buying one but I want to make sure it isn't going to be a bad mannered stallion, Any thoughts?:scared: By the way, It's going on a Manco Trailcat( not the big tire style) Also, Tav vs. centrifugul ?

 

[CarPlayLB]

No bad manners there! They are nice running little engines! Slap a header on, gas, and go! (some oil is good too!) The Tec guys will follow behind!

 

[creia]

What "mini" is it? A stock Raptor performance is about the same as a "regular" 5 HP Briggs.
Michael

 

[CarPlayLB]

What "mini" is it? A stock Raptor performance is about the same as a "regular" 5 HP Briggs.
Michael

Until 3700 rpm's!

 

[creia]

Until 3700 rpm's!

Sure, the Raptor will REV higher, resulting n a higher SPEED due to the absence of a governor, but that is easily controlable by the rider by judicious use of the throttle. Maximum HP on the stock Raptor is around 6 HP at 4,500 rpms. Maximum TORQUE on the other hand is about the same on the stock Raptor vs. the regular Briggs 5 HP, maxing out at about 8.0 ft. lbs at approx. 3,000 rpm. for both engines. I interpreted the OP's comment/description of "a bad mannered stallion" as being a concern that the Raptor will be hard to control or otherwise have "explosive" power, which it will not. My son has a Raptor 3 on his Bonanza 1300 with relatively "mild" mods that he did (cam, valve springs, slightly shaved head, porting/polishing, performance air filter and header) that is still easily controlable.
Michael

 

[chromeframesears]

Thanks guys, I'm making the deal as we speak!

 

[Sprocket86]

When was the last year of production for a flat head Raptor engine?