What would you do ? gx340 or world formula

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slap

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Ok i have a decision to make I can get a new honda gx340 from someone for $400 with electric start or I can get a used briggs world formula for $500 not sure on the hours on it but it runs great been rebuilt before which would you recommend ?
 
cheezy1

cheezy1

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Honda 6.5hp.....very good foundation to build off. Cheaper cost than the other two...and better availability. And way better performance results and durability.
 
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bpoirier

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I would go for the Briggs World Formula. It puts out 12hp bone stock on pump gas. It has a billet rod, dual valve springs, 308 lift cam, forged crank, and a nice 26mm walbro carb. They are super reliable. For $500 it would be a great choice. You'd that much into a honda after the initial purchase.
 
cheezy1

cheezy1

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bpoirier said:
I would go for the Briggs World Formula. It puts out 12hp bone stock on pump gas. It has a billet rod, dual valve springs, 308 lift cam, forged crank, and a nice 26mm walbro carb. They are super reliable. For $500 it would be a great choice. You'd that much into a honda after the initial purchase.
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Ummm..that is not bone stock. It is based off the 6.5 Briggs platform. That is what we call an aftermarket build. And being a used motor with unknown done to it...better to start fresh. But I see your point.
 
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bpoirier

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cheezy1 said:
Ummm..that is not bone stock. It is based off the 6.5 Briggs platform. That is what we call an aftermarket build. And being a used motor with unknown done to it...better to start fresh. But I see your point.
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The parts I listed are how the world formula comes from briggs.
Formula Racing Engine | Briggs & Stratton Go Kart Engines
I have a couple of them we race on our go karts. They do have a 7100rpm rev limiting coil too.
 
Street Smart

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bpoirier said:
I would go for the Briggs World Formula. It puts out 12hp bone stock on pump gas. It has a billet rod, dual valve springs, 308 lift cam, forged crank, and a nice 26mm walbro carb. They are super reliable. For $500 it would be a great choice. You'd that much into a honda after the initial purchase.
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Pretty sure they make a little more then 12hp, a great engine, very reliable.
 
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